New Growers: Should I Start?

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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Where are you located?* This field is required.
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Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
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Q1: What best describes where you are right now?* This field is required.
I've never grown microgreens before
I've been growing at home as a hobby
I've sold a little but nothing consistent
I'm ready to start a commercial operation
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Q2: What is your main goal with microgreens?* This field is required.
Supplement my income on the side
Build a full-time business
Supply my own restaurant or food service
Personal use or family food production
Research, education, or pilot program
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Q3: How much dedicated indoor space do you have available?* This field is required.
Less than 50 sq ft (4.5 m²)
50–100 sq ft (4.5–9 m²)
100–200 sq ft (9–18 m²)
More than 200 sq ft (18+ m²)
I don't have a dedicated space yet
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Q4: What best describes the space you plan to grow in?* This field is required.
Spare room, basement, or closet
Garage or outbuilding
Commercial kitchen or prep area
Dedicated grow room
I haven't sorted this out yet
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Q5: How many hours per week can you realistically dedicate to your grow operation?* This field is required.
Fewer than 5 hours
5–10 hours
10–20 hours
More than 20 hours
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Q6: Do you have any growing experience?* This field is required.
No experience at all
Some home gardening or soil growing
I've grown microgreens in soil trays before
I have hydroponic growing experience
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Q7: Where do you plan to sell your product?* This field is required.
Farmers markets
Restaurants and chefs
Grocery or retail stores
Online or direct to consumer
I'm not planning to sell, personal use only
I'm not sure yet
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Q8: Do you have any buyers or customers lined up?* This field is required.
No, I'm starting from scratch
I've had a few informal conversations
I have committed buyers ready to purchase
I'm growing for personal use, not selling
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Q9: How much do you want to produce per week once you're up and running?* This field is required.
Under 5 lbs (2 kg). Just getting started
5–15 lbs (2–7 kg). Farmers market scale
15–30 lbs (7–14 kg). Small restaurant accounts
30+ lbs (14+ kg). Serious commercial volume
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Q10: What is your budget for growing equipment?* This field is required.
Under $1,000
$1,000–$2,000
$2,000–$3,500
$3,500 or more
I'm flexible, I want to invest in the right system
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Q11: When are you looking to get started?* This field is required.
Right now — I'm ready to move
Within the next 3 months
Within 6 months
I'm just exploring my options for now
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Q12: What matters most to you in a growing system?* This field is required.
Learning the process without a big financial risk
Automating as much as possible to save time
Maximum output from the space I have
Keeping operating costs as low as possible
Building something I can scale over time
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