Selling Seedlings for Profit: What You Need to Know

• Selling extra seedlings for a profit is easier than ever, and can be done on various scales.
• Benefits include providing access to naturally grown seedlings and offsetting growing costs.
• Consider growing what you already are, varieties that do well in your climate, and plants deemed difficult to grow from seed.
• Pre-selling is a great way to control cash flow and get customers invested.
• Include fast-growing plants for quick turnover time and consistent availability.
• Consider growing fast-growing plants during periods of the year when other places are not stocking them.
• Think about the space you have under your grow lights and how much money you want to spend up front when deciding how many extra plants to sell.
• Set prices that are high enough to ensure profitability and sustainability, while still remaining accessible to the community.
• Plan plant sales windows around last frost date in the spring and first frost date in fall.
• Gather necessary supplies (grow lights, trays, soil, fertilizer) for a successful sale.
• Market through existing farmers markets, local popups/festivals, roadside stands, and Facebook Marketplace.