Make Money Growing Microgreens: Tools, Spaces & Equipment Guide | Part 2 of 5

Stop guessing what equipment you need - here's the exact infrastructure for profitable microgreens. Get microgreen seeds and trays at https://shop.moderngrower.co In Part 2 of this comprehensive microgreens workshop, Chris Thoreau reveals the complete infrastructure setup that took his operation from apartment growing to $160,000 annual revenue. This isn't theory - it's the exact equipment, spaces, and systems he uses daily in his 320 square foot shipping container greenhouse. You'll discover: ✅ DIY growing benches you can build for $150 in 2 hours ✅ Why indoor vs greenhouse production matters for quality and profit ✅ Essential harvest area setup (think "dentist office" clean) ✅ The $300 washing machine that changed everything ✅ Smart site layout to minimize movement and contamination ✅ Temperature and lighting controls for consistent 8-day cycles ✅ Storage solutions for soil, compost, and supplies ✅ Common infrastructure mistakes that kill profitability Chris shares exact dimensions, equipment lists, and layout diagrams from his Vancouver operation. Whether you're starting in a basement or scaling to commercial production, this workshop provides the blueprint for efficient infrastructure that actually works. Perfect for: Market farmers adding microgreens, urban growers with limited space, anyone planning commercial microgreens production. 🎥 Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! 🌿 Follow Modern Grower: ➡️ Instagram:   / moderngrowerpro   ➡️ Instagram:   / moderngrowerco   Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: 🔊 Carrot Cashflow: https://bit.ly/carrotcashflow 🔊 Farm Small Farm Smart: https://bit.ly/farmsmallfarmsmart 🔊 Farm Small Farm Smart Daily: https://bit.ly/farmsmallfarmsmartdaily 🔊The Growing Microgreens Podcast: https://bit.ly/thegrowingmicrogreensp... 📖 Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everythin... 00:00 - Infrastructure Overview 01:00 - Growing Space Options 02:00 - DIY Growing Benches ($150 Design) 04:00 - Double-Insulated Winter Production 06:00 - Bench Airflow & Mesh Designs 08:00 - Indoor Production Pros & Cons 09:00 - Fluorescent Lighting Setup 11:00 - Light Distance & Heat Benefits 14:00 - Common Indoor Growing Mistakes 17:00 - Greenhouse vs Hoop House Systems 20:00 - Climate Control Importance 23:00 - Essential Growing Space Equipment 26:00 - Energy Consumption & Costs 28:00 - Overhead vs Shelf Lighting 31:00 - Germination Area Design 35:00 - Harvest Space Requirements 39:00 - The $300 Washing Machine Solution 42:00 - Spinning & Drying Equipment 47:00 - Which Crops to Wash 50:00 - Tray & Seed Prep Areas 54:00 - Contamination Prevention 56:00 - Wash Station Setup 59:00 - Soil & Compost Storage 01:03:00 - Site Layout & Flow Design #microgreens, #microgreenssetup, #growinginfrastructure, #urbanfarming, #indoorgrowing, #greenhousesetup, #microgreensfarming, #growingbenches, #harvestarea, #commercialfarming, #farminfrastructure, #controlledenvironment, #farmequipment, #microgreensworkshop, #profitablefarming **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.