Microgreens Farm
Tiny plants, premium pricing, and a 7-14 day harvest cycle that compounds fast
Bottom line
Strong cash-flow candidate with manageable operations.
Microgreens are vegetable seedlings harvested 7–14 days after germination, prized by chefs for their intense flavor and visual appeal. A commercial microgreens operation — typically a climate-controlled indoor warehouse or greenhouse — sells direct to restaurants, grocery stores, meal-prep companies, and farmers markets at $20–$50 per pound. The short harvest cycle allows operators to turn inventory 26–52 times per year. A 1,500 sq ft growing space generating $15K–$25K/month is achievable for a well-run operation. Unlike most farming, there's no soil, no seasons, and no waiting 6 months to see if your crop lived.
How It Works
Seeds are germinated in shallow trays under grow lights in a humidity-controlled environment. At 7–14 days, the crop is harvested with scissors, packaged in clamshell containers or bulk trays, and delivered to restaurant and retail accounts. The operator maintains 5–10 species in rotation (sunflower, pea shoots, radish, broccoli, arugula, etc.) to offer variety and hedge against crop failures. Most revenue comes from weekly standing orders with 3–10 anchor restaurant clients. The business scales by adding trays, lighting racks, and delivery routes.
BizBite verdict
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Microgreens Farm has enough high-level data for a first look, but BizBite has not assigned a category-specific operating model yet. Treat the score as preliminary.
Why it may work
- +Attractive 55% estimated margin profile
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Deal Calculator
Priced off $88K SDE — can this deal service its own debt?
SDE = revenue × margin estimate for this niche; it includes owner compensation, so budget your salary out of cash flow. Excludes working-capital injection, capex reserves, and taxes. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower.
Pros
- +Industry-leading margins: seeds cost $0.10–$0.50/tray; finished product sells for $15–$30/tray
- +7–14 day harvest cycle = extremely fast inventory turns
- +No soil or outdoor exposure — fully controlled, repeatable production
- +Low startup cost allows bootstrapped entry with minimal risk
Cons
- -Revenue concentration risk — losing one anchor restaurant account hurts
- -Delivery logistics add labor and cost at scale
- -High-touch sales cycle: chefs need to taste and trust before ordering
Best For
Hands-on operators who enjoy production systems and want a local B2B business with very high margins and quick feedback loops
Operating Costs
Primary costs are seeds, growing medium (coconut coir or peat), electricity for lighting and HVAC, packaging, and delivery fuel. Labor is the largest variable cost at scale. A solo operator can manage a $10K/month operation; $20K+/month typically requires one part-time assistant.
Where to Buy
Microgreens operations occasionally list under agriculture or food production
Active community of commercial growers — good for operations research and acquisition leads
Major seed supplier — useful for understanding input costs and crop selection
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SBA loans and business acquisition financing — get funded fast
ROBS financing — use retirement funds to buy a business tax-free
Bookkeeping for small business owners — hands-off financials
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