How To Pack Greens For Christmas Markets And Make A Jolly Good Profit!
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Packing greens for the holiday season is a flourishing art that brings joy to both creators and customers alike. In this video, you’ll learn how to captivate customers with your exceptional packing skills. Get ready to make a lasting impression and spread the seasonal magic with your beautifully packed greens!
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About Curtis Stone:
Curtis is one of the world’s most highly sought-after small farming educators. His book, The Urban Farmer, offers a new way to think about farming𑁋 one where quality of life and profitability coexist. Today, Curtis spends most of his time building his 40-acre off-grid homestead in British Columbia. He leverages his relationships with other experts to bring diverse content into the homes of gardeners and aspiring small farmers from around the world. Learn more at FromTheField.TV.
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Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. You've taught me so much!
Feeling so inspired right now! Farming would be such a great job. Thanks for all your hard working putting these videos together, you are a joy to watch.
Thanks for everything. A merry christmas from Sweden.
Short & sweet. perfect. Uline company has nearly everything a business needs. Also Love the twist tie machine.
We've been watching a lot of your videos and they are fantastic! Thank you for sharing your processes and especially your wisdom.
What types of plastic
Thank U for ALL U Do !!!
You could do one on winter maintenance of tools, machines and what prep work is coming up in the beds and greenhouses. Spring has decided to come a couple months early here and we are already behind.
thank you for uploading best information about sustainable development services
Great vid!!!!! Thank you Curtis.
Totally motivating thanks for your spirit
some more farm tours would be good content this winter, farmer interviews, etc. Another idea that'd be cool would be a video about crops you are proficient in growing but not necessarily stuff that you focus on growing now within the profitable mainframe, I'm thinking about back when you used to grow a whole bunch of things for your CSA, it may help farmers who are looking for areas to grow their product line or a niche product to create an advantage. Also, if you get tired of farming content and if it's interesting to you, you can do some killer gardening content, basically opinion pieces on what you like to grow and why. Its always nice seeing rare varieties and stuff too. take care curtis catch ya soon
I would love to see how you clean your trays any steps to reducing my time spent on that task would greatly be appreciated! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
You are my hero!
still 🔥after all these years!
Hey Curtis, if your label maker can print a single strand of labels you can save even more time applying labels by folding down the paper side just enough to expose your first label. Apply the label by dragging it across your bag, and with a little practice you can have the next label slightly exposed and ready to go, all in one quick motion. This method is much faster/easier than pealing each individual label.
grilledxcheeze what kind of label maker is that?
Amazing video
Thank U very much
Looks great Curtis. What size are those bags? I used to use "square" bags, but find the rectangle ones will work better for packing greens. Thanks.
hey Curtis ! when the time is appropriate how about a video on how to sale to a grocery store. I know there is selling the product in with management,checking product in at the back door and location of your product. is there a person that orders from you or do you inventory your product in their store and order for them? just a video on your process, if possible, would be cool. I'm sure there is others like myself wondering how it all works,can I do this,can I make a sale, can I even get into selling to grocery stores,how difficult is it? ok I'm sure you get it,thanks for all your videos,very inspiring!
thanks from Houston TX
Uline bag taper, model H-167 for about $20 shipped on eBay , Powerseal makes a powder coated model for about the same $$, and a stainless steel model that I ordered for less than $40 shipped, also eBay.
Can you tell us more about the labels ?
● Software
● Type of labels that stick on plastic
● Do stores have you put scan lines specifically for them ?
● Do the stores ask you to put their logo on the labels ?
● Do you put a "best by" date on the labels ?
Thanks !
Hey Curtis, what are the percentages of greens you have in our tub? Would be grt on how u decided what greens to grow. Is it just about the cost u get or the best nutritional value of a micro green?
Curtis, as a student of operation management and quality control. You can test this, but I know by running equivalent tests that you will save double the time and save on space by going from step 1 thru to step 10 in one cell station. Pack ur product like u do, before putting it down label your bag, and go straight to your distribution box, close your box and label your box with your final content. This will save you from touching your product multiple times and from having extra space, which both lead to waste; aka MUDA. At least half of your packaging time will be saved by applying this concept. Cellurizing your workspace will also allow for more efficiency. When I finish my bachelor's degree in two years I will be reaching out to you to come and help consult your business. I am happy with your work and thank you for the education you provide for me. Keep up the stellar work! Thanks.
you are a legend
The twist tie thing here in the UK is called a Bag Neck Sealer ... took ages to get one because didn't know what it was called lol
OMG thank you, looking up twist tie machine/ applicator brings up some REALLY expensive alternatives $4000+
Also known as bag tapers here in Canada
Curtis can you or do you have a video on your labels? I am getting ready to do mine and was hoping for some ideas of what is necessary.
How do you keep your bags or clamshells from getting condensation on the inside after putting in cold storage? The ones I wash go on a drying table with a fan above and are packed very dry... and still get condensation. I worry about that affecting shelf life. Do I need to cool the micros in the fridge before packing? They are grown in a temperature controlled area that is average 78*F. Thanks for any advice.
Nice video
Thank you for vdo🥰🙏👍👍👍🌿🌿🌿
The bag sealer is most likely a Tach-It E3 Bag Sealer
Hi Curtis, can you tell me how long your customer can expect to keep this product in the fridge before the need to discard?
Thank you
Where do you buy your clear plastic boxes I've been looking everywhere and i cant find any
I'd like to know more about how to sell to restaurants. Best way to contact them and other details about how to make that successful. Maybe an interview with a chef.
Uline and LAcon are good companies to look for packaging supplies.
Have you ever tried using vented bags for Lettuce. A lot of bag manufactures advertise vented bags for long shelf life. Do you have a recommendation for where to buy bugs?
Would have loved to see a closeup of that label.
How long can they stay in those bags? Do you put them in a cooler after you bag them?
Great vid! Helps with packaging. One very important question. Notice that the bag is like a ballon in a sense. Is not oxygen a bad thing in packaging? The store bought greens fill the bag or hard container leaving very little room for the atmospheric air. It's understood that potential customers do not want flattened greens. Yet the greens in commercial packing are not flat either. Just an observation. Not hating/trolling.
1st, I really appreciate your videos. They are very well put together. Thank you! 2nd, why do you not sell your heads of lettuce instead of bagging it like you do? Lastly, bagging like that, is it more time consuming? I’m trying to help my community have fresh vegetables and herbs as well as help the hungry here since we are in a food desert (Vegas). Thank you in advance
I’m wondering how do you feel about perforated clamshells? Whether it’s for home delivery or farmers market says examples. I’ve seen lots of videos from other folks just randomly who only use perforated packaging and I’m just not sure which way to go. I also noticed that your bags are quite full of air. Can you explain a little bit about why you do that as well?.Thanks in advance. I know this video is older because this is 2020 but I’m just now asking the question😁
hey Curtis can you make a video were u are packing shoots, like micro greens. thanks 👍
That would be over kill. Stuffing greens into a bag is the same for shoots as it is with greens.
I was also wondering about this. More about how many ounces you would sell at the market or to grocery stores and if you use the same kind of bags or packaging like clam shells. Never mind. It's all on page 181 in your book! I just got it today and haven't been able to get my nose out of it :)
what is that pump spray thing in the background called and where can I find one?
Hello. Great video. Where can one get that twist sealing machine?
The American Amazon version of that wrapper.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ORP3TM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works great for me but the trick is to pull it through fast.
Batch processing right there Mr. Efficient. You should try 1 Piece Flow; I’d bet you’d be surprised 😉👍🏻
when packaging microgreens is there a set weight you do? ie 850g bags etc
would it be a good idea to bag cilantro the same way
Omg yes. This gives me satisfaction for soem reason. I could totally pack bags like that. WeirdSatisfaction lol
Haha, me too! totally made me jealous and with I could pack the bags and use the machines 🤓
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If you know how to pack the cut microgreens to send to another country, please tell me. It is necessary to protect the freshness for at least two weeks.
What is the black thing your using to cut and seal your bags
do you bags have air in them, they looked puffy. im asking how to protect the lettuce from getting beaten up. maby it's the kind of bak you have is kind of stiff
Do you wash them dry? Or no washing at all
How long can we store this without refrigeration
Anyone with sealing tape issues here? I've used this bag sealer and if my greens stay in the fridge for a night, the tape detaches from the bag. It's quite frustrating. Bags look pretty clean, but since I have problems with the tape, I've started to tie simple knots. I like how it looks like with tape on, so please share if you overcame this issue.
It's called Bag Neck Sealer
Where I can find that machine for packing? Price? :)
Swhere do you get the labels from plz
what about bar codes for checking out at the grocery store?
I'd like to see a video on the flow of soils. Another video said the microgreens medium is peat and vermiculite. So it comes in as bags, gets mixed, used, then probably composted. Then what happens to the compost? I can guess but I'd like to see the whole trip.
I did a video on micrgreen soil.
Hello 👋 I am a budding Agribusiness owner from Nigerian. Please what type of nylons do you use to prevent precipitation in your vegetables. Thank you
Has anyone found similar bags online anywhere?
Hi there would you please tell me where to find 5hat machine or the name of if
How much is a microgreen bag you selling?
Super
Hello. Thank you for making these videos. I enjoy them. In another video you were requesting questions from people. I have a couple:
1. More of a business question: How do you go about registering as a business (legally)? What office/government agency do you go to? Did you need a lawyer? What's the process?
2. I know you don't grow fruit, but do you know anyone who has done this on a small/urban scale? How do they do it and what do they grow?
3. You've mentioned the importance of knowing your market in the past. How did you do your market research? Surveys? Just talking to folks? (Sorry if you've answered this in the past and I missed it.)
4. How many man-hours per day does it take to run each acre you're on?
Thanks again for your videos and for all that you do! Merry Christmas & happy New Year.
Hey Andrea, question #1, just put that into Google but with your state or country, and you'll get a better answer than I could give. Fruit isn't my thing. I don't know too many people that make money at it on a small scale. Your last 2 questions are in my book. Save me typing them out again.
You mentioned that you print your labels. Have you ever priced the printing of your labels? At what point does it become economical to source that process to another company?
did you find any answer?
How do you keep your greens fresh when setting out like that? Mine wilt so fast they would never make it to market (even though we only grow for ourselves).
Is it to hot ? mybe a fan would help . ps love your vids.
When it's hot we have to be more careful. In the summer, the greens have to be refridgerated after being processed for at least 8 hours before packing.
Urban Farmer Curtis Stone Oh wow! good to know!! So the refrigerating process crisps them up again? And you harvest in the morning at peak moisture content right?
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How thickness this bags are ?
How much does on bag of that cost there?!
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Friend good evening
Plz tell me that packing machine name and details
Good for you for supporting local!!!! I am sick of "links to Amazon in the description". Everyone should support local!! And that does NOT mean the local Walmart.
I looked at the diy label video and then this one. what I am looking for is what exactly do you print on your labels. Where can i find that?
NatureLoverBooks did you find it because I've been asking for the longest?
hi Curtis! Which advice do you give when you have to package within a 5% range? In Europe you have to package this exactly.. only way you don't have to care about is, if you weigh directly everything before selling or you sell things like a bunch...
I guess you have to raise your prices to justify the extra time that it would take to do that.
How much doyou sell greens to the store for
Hi Curtis on your label do you have a packing date or eat before date... and advice how to handle refrigerate or wash before use written? Thank you
We have a Harvest Date.
Frank Muller how long will it last, a week?
Where do you get the bags used in this video? I have been searching and there are so many sources. Is there a company you recommend for packaging?
+Kathleen Leon I get them locally at Lisjen.
I was wondering if anyone has tried eating the roots with the microgreens? I have seen fodder growing vids that says the nutrition is in the roots. They also grow without soil so there would be less cost there.
You're talking about sprouts.
I was wondering what you do with produce you have left over - not sold or excess. Do you turn it into a higher priced product, dried food, chutneys or do you compost it?
Put it in the compost for the most part. I'm not interested in making value add stuff with leftover product. Not to say that it isn't a worth while thing to do, i've just got other things I'd rather spend my time on, like making videos ;)
nice! you must have read my comment! thank you!
Curtis, do you take product back from shops that hasn't sold? or can you explain what kind of arrangement you have with them please?
+dobe762 no. It's there's once we drop it off. Of course if there was something wrong on our end, we always take responsibility.
Thanks
I picked my bag taper on ebay...got lucky and picked a barely used one for $1.40 with $6.00 shipping. Search "Supermarket Metal Trimming Blade Plastic Bag Neck Sealer" You will find some good deals, also you can find the 3/8" tape on there for the sealer also.
TechEdFireman what about label maker?
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Flood your storage container with a more purified gas than dirty air... it will settle into your storage container forcing oxygen out, it's almost free. It will double or triple your food life. Making it keep and taste as fresh as it is now. When foods such as crisps are packaged, the bag's empty space is filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen to prevent the food spoiling too quickly.
Many of these inert gases are heavier than air, keeps it simple.
I take it you leave some air in the bag for cushion, or is this just a side effect from bagging ? What weight/ size do you sell your micro green at ?
Yes, exactly. I sell microgreens in 125g bags.
Tom Wiseman what's the type of plastic bag?
Hi sir I am need for your 3 product packing Matril mashin
Cabelas has the tapers
Been watching your videos for so long, and kind of fell out of growing microgreens. Just started wondering if its even possible to ship them, without paying way too much for overnight shipping. Is there a possible way to use regular shipping with them still being fresh 3 days later?
No. Lots of companies ship microgreens, but you need cold storage transport.
Being and organic farmer is there any regulatory concern with handling the greens with your bare hands when there is not a hand washing sink near by? When we do all of our organic processing there is major focus by our auditors to reduce human contact with any product, and we are required to have dedicated hand washing stations in each room where we are processing? We require our people to wear GMP gloves at all times because trying to enforce hand washing practices gets to be tough to manage. On a side note, we do not work with raw produce, but I would think the regulations on that would be even tougher because our product goes through a kill step (Cooking).
Curtis is not certified organic but rather uses mostly organic processes. Based on the things he's said in his videos he isn't organic because of crazy constraints like how many sinks you have to have.
I've given up commenting on this subject because every place is different. Generally though, being organic has nothing to do with health codes.
Oh trust me, I know exactly what you guys are talking about! The regulations are ridiculous and in my opinion have very little impact on Food Safety! Unfortunately we are in a situation where our biggest customers require the certification.
Uline H-167 Bag Taper 3/8" $20.00
how about some eco-friendly biodegradable packaging options rather than single-use plastic?
Please share a link to the best options you have found.
Do you print your own labels or outsource?
and boom, I see the vid ;)
How do you go about getting your logo/sticker set up. Is that entirely done by the printer or do you buy blank sticker and have a printer do it? or is a laser printer thing you own?
He made a whole video on it already. He uses a Brother thermal label printer.
Thanks for quick info, I plan to break ground just after the first of next year.
me too, good luck!
Hey you too Nathan. Thank you
I am shooting for my first crop too :) good luck all. And thanks to all these videos for the free knowledge.
I like your video
Curtis: where can I buy those Ronco bags here in Kelowna? Growers Supply! Staples?
Lisjen.
Dude bro, you are awesome. Thank you.
Just a question, is your produced organic or do you use genetically modified seeds or products? Love the vids btw
organic
He uses organic processes but is not certified organic. Based on the book and recommended varieties he uses a mix of heirloom and hybrid seeds but no genetically modified seeds.
You should totally fill in that dead air time with more of your philosophy/social equity viewpoints!
Will do.
I didn't notice any 'dead air time'. I was too busy watching what you were doing
How do the labels stick to the bag?
+Roger Savain Jr. they're sticky.
yes I saw that, but how. In the roll sticky? Peel off? Or you add sticky glue? your video is not clear
Hey is your label a sticker?
Forgot this was filmed 3 yrs ago-Watching in 2020 like 😱where ARE YOUR GLOVES AND MASK playa...
We're all raw dawg here bro!
If you over bag by .1 or .2 or more your losing 20 bags to sell per .1, so whatever the margin for profit is. I understand the whole over under thing, and getting them over. Much like when Lunch Meat or Cheeses are gotten it tends to be over then under, or exact. But if your doing 1000's of bags your also giving away 100's of bags of greens if you have done at least 3500 bags in season. Your losing far more then if your doing less so to speak as the bits add up. If you just priced it to the weight in the bag rather then sell a bag size, you would make up for the issue if you simply wrote what it was on the bag as well treat it like you would steak, some bags a bit less well others a bit more.