Journal

Farmers markets sometimes ask for a growers permit, but the document, cost and office issuing it change by state. Find out what your own state requires.

Is AeroGarden still in business? Yes, Scotts Miracle-Gro owns it. Learn the ownership facts, how to spot an impostor site, and which model fits your crop.

Wondering how much an AeroGarden costs? See the real first-year total for the garden, electricity, plant food, and seed pods, added up on one basis.

The AeroGarden MicroGreens Kit is hard to find. Learn how owners still grow microgreens in an AeroGarden with a simple tray beside the light.

Sizing a shelf or rack? Compare microgreens yield per square foot by crop, then weigh your own trays and divide by their real floor area, not a guess.

How long do microgreen seeds last on the shelf? Compare sourced storage ranges by crop, learn why tables disagree, and test old seed before wasting a tray.

Before you start a microgreen powder business, run the numbers. See the dry weight yield, a tray revenue comparison, and the rules for a processed food.

See how to store microgreens in soil so a ready tray keeps growing: what changes to expect, how watering should shift, and what is not yet established.

Searching for local microgreens? Learn where to look, including farmers market directories and local food listings, and what to ask a grower before you buy.