Hi mikey, idk if u remember me, I’m the fifteen year old and now my garden is massive, my dad got $3000 worth of dirt and mulch and I’ve planted everything and u are my biggest inspiration. Thanks
That’s awesome keep on growing I been following Mikey for about a year since he finally came to exsposure with all this great info and videos and knowledge witch helps him with marketing an us as well now my harder had backed 10x bigger with 97% grow rate in my soil and seed an learned for bout crop rotationing an concession growing and marketing an everything
Oh my goodness Chef You are truly an inspiration. You are super organized and you make it look so easy. Loved the way you have your production area laid out…..Next Level AWESOME👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks for sharing all Your “Pro Tips”. Praying GOD will continue to Bless you Abundantly my friend. Take care and please stay Safe. Ms J and Sophie 🙏🏾😊🐶🙏🏾
Hell yeah, chef. Awesome set up. I love the efficiency and thought you've put into everything that you seem to work on. Work smarter, not harder. Keep at it!
This is one of the best market gardner videos I have seen, thanks for posting this! Working my way toward being a commercial grower in SW Florida, not the easiest place to grow because of the heat, but this video answered a lot of questions thank you!
I love the way you think about your personal energy expended, efficiency of materials and time and the overall human/plant/farm/processing/delivery interface and design. Very integrated. Keep On!
"They said "What do you want to pay" I said, I'll give you 300 bucks for it, She said "Bring cash tomorrow" I said, no problem" lmao. Chef Mikey always gets a laugh out of me.
Oh dude, that’s a genius idea to keep the pipes from floating up to the surface. I’m going to do that too! I made a bubbler the same way but I always have to hold the pipes down, so annoying! I have a small market garden not quite as big as yours but I’m going to be selling to my first grocery store later this month and I’ve found your videos super valuable. Keep up the great content!
Heck yeah! I found it on the University of Vermont UA-cam channel. This video and channel is a diamond in the rough ua-cam.com/video/GI2tWR5amZs/v-deo.htmlsi=awGrQNPS5q-Tenqh Happy to share! Thanks for following along 🙏
@@chefsharvestfarm thanks I subscribed to that channel too great stuff. Also would love to hear your thoughts on not being at the farmers market lately. I’ve been burnt out from farmers markets personally and I’m considering not doing them next year bc the costs just don’t seem worth it.
@@chefsharvestfarm I have been watching the news reports and it just breaks my heart. I have a few UA-cam friends in North Carolina. Thank God they are both Safe. I am so glad you were not in the path of Helene. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Nice job mate! Makes me think twice about doing this prep work to such detail to sell!!!! It gave me a massive insight of the set up you actually need to sell quality, clean & top notch produce! I applaud you, sir! No salmonella at your market gaden,to be sure!!! I just hope all you're customers see this video & realise what dedication & love it takes to sell top quality produce, that you do. Gaz, from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks pal 🙏 fortunately I am fine. But about 45 minutes east of here was devastated! I heard today that there are 12,000 people missing. We sent some food donations yesterday 👊
This video may be helpful for you PLANT FALL CARROTS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT WITH THIS SIMPLE TRICK! ua-cam.com/video/4D0gpFaVArg/v-deo.html but I wouldn’t recommend direct seeding salad greens without irrigation… I guess it also depends where you are and what your climate is like
@@kileymcnamee4979 I’ve never used it 🤷🏻♂️ but I know some people do. I worked in the restaurant business for 20 years. The sanitizer solution I use is the same as every single restaurant I’ve ever worked at uses. I would imagine if hydrogen peroxide was more sufficient then restaurants would be using it and they do not. I wouldn’t risk someone getting sick over it 🤷🏻♂️ I would just play it safe and use food surface sanitizer.
Hey Jake! Thanks for checking in! I just got my next video uploaded. Hopefully hitting the post button today! I’ve just been busy trying to wrap up my season. And this next video took a lot of editing time. But I’m hoping to start pumping out content during the off season. Thanks Jake 👊
Farmers Friend now has a handle extension for their quick cut greens harvester for better ergonomics. In case that kind of thing is important to you, I thought I'd mention it
@@chefsharvestfarm thanks I enjoy your videos and you mentioned comparing restaurants to farmers markets. I’d like to see a video of your take on both. We just do markets and a little wholesale
I would suggest some food prep gloves for the post spinner part of the process. I don't know about you, but I am not fond of someone's bare hands tossing salad greens as they dry. Most other vegetables are fine bare hand imo because they are easier to wash before consumption.
That’s what soap is for! We keep gloves on hand. But I don’t like them because I can’t feel when it’s dry! But you could just buy grocery store lettuce instead 🤷🏻♂️ ya know the stuff that comes from California and they irrigate it with contaminated water from the cow farms with manure run off. Then they wash it in bleach to try and kill all of the ecoli . I’m sure they wear gloves 🤣
I love how you are all in on the food safe salad spinner, but then you have exposed and untreated wood on the drying rack and a non food grade tank for the bubbler. I have been toying with how to make a drying rack very similarly, but out of PVC.
Hi mikey, idk if u remember me, I’m the fifteen year old and now my garden is massive, my dad got $3000 worth of dirt and mulch and I’ve planted everything and u are my biggest inspiration. Thanks
That’s awesome! Keep me updated! Proud of you 👊
That’s awesome keep on growing
I been following Mikey for about a year since he finally came to exsposure with all this great info and videos and knowledge witch helps him with marketing an us as well now my harder had backed 10x bigger with 97% grow rate in my soil and seed an learned for bout crop rotationing an concession growing and marketing an everything
I love this man very hardworking,I see a lot of his method of planting very inspiring,gardening is not a easy job,but wow your phenomenal
Oh my goodness
Chef You are truly an inspiration. You are super organized and you make it look so easy. Loved the way you have your production area laid out…..Next Level AWESOME👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks for sharing all
Your “Pro Tips”. Praying GOD will continue to Bless you Abundantly my friend. Take care and please stay Safe. Ms J and Sophie 🙏🏾😊🐶🙏🏾
Thanks Ms. J 🙏
Probably the most efficient professional setup I have ever seen on YT. I have never seen a drying rack that tilts.. what a great idea!
Thanks Steve 👊
Efficient and humor...luv it
Thank you 🙏
You my friend got it dialed in! Love to the these behind the scenes, "nuts and bolts" videos. Well done!
Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!
Your doing so good keep up the hard work 🇦🇺🙏
@@dnawormcastings thanks pal 👊
Thanks you for always sharing what you do! Myself and many more others in the future greatly appreciate it
Heck yeah 👍 thanks for following along 🙏
I always say it’s not how hard you work but how smart you work . ✌️
Exactly 👊
All I can say is WOW. Smart man. Lots of work and expense calculating and creative ways to get the veggies clean to be sellable. WOW.
Thank you 🙏
Man the one liners are the best chef! Keep being you and thanks for sharing as always.
@@cliffpalermo thanks Cliff 👊I appreciate you 🙏
Hell yeah, chef. Awesome set up. I love the efficiency and thought you've put into everything that you seem to work on. Work smarter, not harder. Keep at it!
Thanks brother 👊
Your sanitation practices remind me of my days in the Navy as a food service specialist. We cleaned and cleaned and then cleaned some more.
It’s the most important part! Don’t wanna make anyone sick 👊
This is one of the best market gardner videos I have seen, thanks for posting this! Working my way toward being a commercial grower in SW Florida, not the easiest place to grow because of the heat, but this video answered a lot of questions thank you!
@@TheWheelTurns awesome! Thank you 🙏
I love the way you think about your personal energy expended, efficiency of materials and time and the overall human/plant/farm/processing/delivery interface and design. Very integrated. Keep On!
Thanks pal! I appreciate you 👊
"They said "What do you want to pay" I said, I'll give you 300 bucks for it, She said "Bring cash tomorrow" I said, no problem" lmao. Chef Mikey always gets a laugh out of me.
Ha! Thanks pal 👊
Oh dude, that’s a genius idea to keep the pipes from floating up to the surface. I’m going to do that too! I made a bubbler the same way but I always have to hold the pipes down, so annoying! I have a small market garden not quite as big as yours but I’m going to be selling to my first grocery store later this month and I’ve found your videos super valuable. Keep up the great content!
Heck yeah! I found it on the University of Vermont UA-cam channel. This video and channel is a diamond in the rough ua-cam.com/video/GI2tWR5amZs/v-deo.htmlsi=awGrQNPS5q-Tenqh Happy to share! Thanks for following along 🙏
@@chefsharvestfarm thanks I subscribed to that channel too great stuff. Also would love to hear your thoughts on not being at the farmers market lately. I’ve been burnt out from farmers markets personally and I’m considering not doing them next year bc the costs just don’t seem worth it.
This is a fine example of competency. It's not easy to do this at all. You could probably do anything you put your mind to. Mikey for President!
Thanks pal 🙏
Great video. I love the detailed explanations. That’s WHAT makes the difference in quality.
@@devinsullivan7233 thank you 🙏
your setup is so good
would love to see some of the recipies you cook for yourself
Thank you 🙏
so many delicious vegetables ❤️
Thanks 🙏
Clean, simple, efficient!! Very smart!
Thank you 🙏
Wow smart and savvy. Just what I need to learn!!
Awesome! Glad it’s helpful! Thanks for watching 🙏
Hi Chef just checking on you. So glad to see that
You are safe and still gardening. Ok I’m here for this video…..Let’s Go.
Thanks MsJ 🙏 we are safe. Just got wet. But about 45 minutes east of here was devastated 🥲
@@chefsharvestfarm I have been watching the news reports and it just breaks my heart. I have a few UA-cam friends in North Carolina. Thank God they are both Safe. I am so glad you were not in the path of Helene. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@TRTGCbyjroed yeah it’s so bad! I heard 12,000 people missing. We sent some food donations a couple days ago.
@@TRTGCbyjroed yes it’s tough to comprehend the magnitude of the damage 🥲
@@chefsharvestfarm oh my GOD 12,000 still missing. They are not reporting that on the news and they SHOULD. So sorry to hear that.
What’s up Mikey I hope you weren’t effected by the storm bro much love homie grow on
Not too bad! Just got wet and wind blown!
Love it! Love watching the whole process!
Thank you 🙏
Nice job mate! Makes me think twice about doing this prep work to such detail to sell!!!!
It gave me a massive insight of the set up you actually need to sell quality, clean & top notch produce! I applaud you, sir! No salmonella at your market gaden,to be sure!!! I just hope all you're customers see this video & realise what dedication & love it takes to sell top quality produce, that you do.
Gaz, from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Gaz! Glad it was helpful!
Keep up the good work brother. Love how you explain your clever problem solving.
Thanks, will do! 👊
Great video, nice setup
Thanks so much 🙏
👍👍
Thanks Mike 👊
Nooice! 😎 STOC
Thanks pal 👊
Thanks for the video !
Thanks for dropping comments 🙏
Hope the hurricane didn’t hit you guys too hard. We got smoked in western NC
We just got wet and wind blown. But many of our neighbors not so lucky. I sent some food donations to western NC yesterday.
Are you hiring for any helpers ~ seasonally? 😂
Your system is extremely well thought out 🙌🏽
Amazing video man!!
@@ohokayofficial thank you 🙏 I will make an announcement on UA-cam if I decide to open up a position for anyone outside of my circle.
Dude you got it going on and you are doing it right, I personally am attracted to efficiency. 👍🏽
Me too! I don’t wanna work any harder than it already is 👊 thanks for following along 🙏
@@chefsharvestfarm no. Thank you. 🙏🏽
@@duncand5148 👊
@@chefsharvestfarm 👊
Hey Chef. You haven’t done any content in a while. Hope you are well. Miss you bro. 👍🏽
Hey Chef Mikey, how hard did your garden and area get hit with that storm Helene? Hope you're good, praying for you and your operation to be Blessed!
Thanks pal 🙏 fortunately I am fine. But about 45 minutes east of here was devastated! I heard today that there are 12,000 people missing. We sent some food donations yesterday 👊
sweet
Thanks 🙏
Do you direct sow? Any advice for direct sowing greens in summer without irrigation?
This video may be helpful for you PLANT FALL CARROTS IN 100 DEGREE HEAT WITH THIS SIMPLE TRICK!
ua-cam.com/video/4D0gpFaVArg/v-deo.html but I wouldn’t recommend direct seeding salad greens without irrigation… I guess it also depends where you are and what your climate is like
Hi, I'm lock on with popcorn.
Thanks 🤣
Could you tell me what brand tape you have on your bag taper.
I've had trouble with the tape falling off in the cooler or not sticking properly
Hmmm… strange! I just bought a generic $20 one off Amazon. It’s a little finicky at times. But never had trouble with the tape not sticking…
What are your thoughts on using food grade hydrogen peroxide instead of the Lysol no rinse?
@@kileymcnamee4979 I’ve never used it 🤷🏻♂️ but I know some people do. I worked in the restaurant business for 20 years. The sanitizer solution I use is the same as every single restaurant I’ve ever worked at uses. I would imagine if hydrogen peroxide was more sufficient then restaurants would be using it and they do not. I wouldn’t risk someone getting sick over it 🤷🏻♂️ I would just play it safe and use food surface sanitizer.
Hey Mikey you been good haven’t seen a vid or post at all
Hey Jake! Thanks for checking in! I just got my next video uploaded. Hopefully hitting the post button today! I’ve just been busy trying to wrap up my season. And this next video took a lot of editing time. But I’m hoping to start pumping out content during the off season. Thanks Jake 👊
Farmers Friend now has a handle extension for their quick cut greens harvester for better ergonomics. In case that kind of thing is important to you, I thought I'd mention it
I’ve seen it. But I don’t think I need it personally. I use that tool for about 10-20 minutes a week. And I don’t have trouble with it.
I wish I knew what this guy has forgot!
Me too 🤣 there must be something 🤔
Badger flame beets? shout out from wisconsin
Thanks pal 👊 grown on request for a high end restaurant.
I would have liked to of seen your washing procedures for arugula. I’m assuming same as lettuce except a gentle bubble and less time spinning?
It’s exactly the same process for both.
@@chefsharvestfarm thanks I enjoy your videos and you mentioned comparing restaurants to farmers markets. I’d like to see a video of your take on both. We just do markets and a little wholesale
@@browntownorganics2172 yeah, for sure! I make more money selling to restaurants for sure.
@@chefsharvestfarm man I’d like to do restaurants and have my Saturday mornings back if I could.
@@browntownorganics2172 exactly!
9:50 just bookmarking
Awesome 👊
I would suggest some food prep gloves for the post spinner part of the process. I don't know about you, but I am not fond of someone's bare hands tossing salad greens as they dry. Most other vegetables are fine bare hand imo because they are easier to wash before consumption.
That’s what soap is for! We keep gloves on hand. But I don’t like them because I can’t feel when it’s dry! But you could just buy grocery store lettuce instead 🤷🏻♂️ ya know the stuff that comes from California and they irrigate it with contaminated water from the cow farms with manure run off. Then they wash it in bleach to try and kill all of the ecoli . I’m sure they wear gloves 🤣
I love how you are all in on the food safe salad spinner, but then you have exposed and untreated wood on the drying rack and a non food grade tank for the bubbler. I have been toying with how to make a drying rack very similarly, but out of PVC.
Thanks 🙏