Its very economical safe and easy to grow inhouse compared to purchase from market .
Average Cost of production of selected microgreens
Average cost of common seeds per gram = $ 0.06 – (A)
Average quantity of seeds per 10 X 20 inch tray = 15 grams – (B)
Total cost of seeds per tray of 10 X 20 inch (A X B) = 15 X 0.06 = $ 0.90
Cost of 10 X 20 Grow Mat = $ 1.00
Average Cost of Production per tray = $ 1.90 – (C)
Average Quantity of Microgreens per Tray (7 to 10 days) = 150 grams
Average Market Price of 150gm = $ 7.90 – (D)
Cost Saving per Tray (D – C) ($7.90 – $1.90) = $ 6.00 – (E)
Model Wise Average No. of Trays Per Month & Cost Saving
SGT 011 – 6 Trays Per Month = 6 X 6 = $ 36.00
SGT 341 – 28 Trays Per Month = 28 X 6 = $ 168.00
SGT 342 – 56 Trays Per Month = 56 X 6 = $ 336.00
Hence the cost of grow station is recovered in few months in terms of savings in cost of production of microgreens compared to purchase from market.
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