10/17/2026
Here are my tried and tested best practices that actually work... 🫶
1. Focus on salad greens 🥗
High-end salad mix and arugula are the backbone of my farm, and here’s why. They’re fast: arugula goes from seed to harvest in 20–30 days. That means you can harvest the same bed over and over in one season. Chefs and customers buy greens every single week, so it’s steady, repeat income, not a one-time sale. And when your mix is clean, crisp and lasts in the cooler, you can sell it for $14/lb.
2. Focus on baby root vegetables 🥕
Radishes, salad turnips and baby carrots are quick to grow and easy to sell. Unlike greens, they store a lot longer in the cooler. That means less waste and more flexibility, so you can harvest when it’s convenient and sell over a couple of weeks instead of rushing every crop out the door.
3. Invest in efficient tools that build efficient systems 🛠️
The right tools save you hours every week. Permanent no-till beds, a good seeder, a greens harvester and simple drip irrigation turn your farm into a system that runs smoothly instead of a never-ending to-do list. Less time on your knees means more time harvesting, selling and actually making money.
👉 Ready to start your own market garden business? Comment “GEAR LIST” and I’ll send you my free gear list, with every tool I use on my farm and all my discount codes in one place.
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