Growers - Revenue Potential

Extra Revenue Stream, Sustainable & Convenient

The Community Grocery Store (CGS) app offers local growers an incredible opportunity to generate consistent income, support their community, and contribute to a sustainable, community-driven food ecosystem.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Growers

Whether you're a large-scale, experienced grower or a beginner with a small backyard greenhouse, CGS provides a platform to:

Generate Income:

Sell your fresh produce directly to consumers, at a fair price.

Support Your Community:

Provide your local community with fresh, healthy food, free from excessive preservatives and chemicals.

Enhance Convenience:

Seamlessly manage your growing schedule and customer orders through the CGS app, and stay connected with other growers to share insights and support.

Offset Grocery Expenses:

Reduce your own grocery costs by utilizing the produce you grow, a unique benefit enabled by the CGS platform, which bridges the gap between personal use and local sales.

Home Grower Profit Potential

Growing commonly consumed produce at home offers a valuable opportunity to generate income, support sustainability, and lower household expenses. The profitability of home growing depends on various factors, including crop selection, market demand, and cultivation techniques.

A wide range of growers can participate, from traditional soil-based growers to those utilizing advanced greenhouse setups. Each approach offers unique advantages in terms of efficiency, yield, and scalability.

By optimizing growing space and employing effective techniques, individuals can make the most of their available resources. The CGS platform further enhances this potential by providing tools, insights, and a direct marketplace to connect growers with consumers. This enables home growers to maximize their efforts, contribute to a sustainable food ecosystem, and establish a steady source of income while strengthening their local community.

7ft x 7ft or 2.1m x 2.1m
Estimated Greenhouse Revenue

Produce

Each

Qty

Time

Estimated

Comments

Romaine Lettuce

~$1.99 each

~50 lettuce

~35 - 50 days

~$70 p/ month

A 1.8m hydroponic grow tower yields ~35 romaine heads per month, generating ~$69.65 @ $1.99/head based on a 43-day growth cycle.

Cherry Tomatoes

~$2.07 per lb

~900 tomato

~50 - 70 days

~$72 p/ month

3 plants with yoyo-supported tomato plants can yield ~35 lbs per month, generating ~$71.62 @ $2.07/lb.

Herb Variety

~$6 per lb

~50 plants

28 - 56 days

$32 p/ month

Herb gutter & bags in a greenhouse can yield ~1.56 lbs per month, ~$31 @ $20/lb, with harvests 28-56 days, depending on herb type.

Cucumbers

~$2.17 each

~995 cucumber

~8-10 days

~$80 p/ month

A cucumber plant can yield ~37 lbs per month, generating ~$80 @ $2.17/lb, with harvests every 8–10 days for flower to maturity.

Spinach

~$1 per lb

~268 spinach

~38 - 50 days

$118 p/ month

Using Intensive spinach planting, you can yield ~268 plants / 118 lb per month, ~$118 @ $1.00/lb, with harvests every ~6 weeks.

Hanging Mushrooms

~$8 per lb

~10lb mushroom

~14-28 days

$80p/ month

Hanging mushrooms ~10-15 lbs per month, generating ~$80-$120 @ $8/lb. Harvest 7-14 days, depending on the species.

Total

$452 p/month

Growers can earn an estimated ~$450 per month while also enjoying fresh, homegrown produce and reducing their grocery expenses.

In this example we have used a hydroponic greenhouse, which is essential for the growth numbers we have reported. Additionally, a greenhouse reduces maintenance and ensures optimal hygiene and safety. By automating watering and nutrient delivery, it eliminates manual watering and weeding, significantly lowering daily upkeep. Harvesting requires only quick checks every few days, while pH and nutrient monitoring take just minutes per session. Occasional pruning and trellising are needed for crops like tomatoes and cucumbers, but overall labor is minimal. Additionally, the controlled environment of a greenhouse prevents contamination, improves food safety, and protects crops from pests and harsh weather. If you also include nutrient dosing, auto pH balancing, and misting, maintenance per month drops to ~1 hour per week, making hydroponics a cost effective, efficient, hygienic, and safe growing method.

Growing Equipment

Investing in additional growing equipment can significantly enhance productivity and profitability for growers using the CGS platform. Items such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and misters optimize environmental conditions, enabling faster growth and higher yields for sensitive crops like herbs and leafy greens.

Nutrient systems and filters ensure plants receive the essential elements needed for robust health, reducing waste and improving overall quality. Advanced tools like automated irrigation systems and LED grow lights extend growing seasons, increasing the number of harvests per year.

By incorporating these upgrades, growers can achieve up to 30-50% additional yield, translating to higher monthly profits while maintaining exceptional quality for consumers. These enhancements create a scalable, sustainable model for growers aiming to maximize their potential and meet rising demand.

The CGS Advantage

By combining these greenhouse upgrades with the power of the CGS platform, growers can:

Scale Their Operations:

Use forecasting tools to plan for peak demand and optimize supply.

Enhance Customer Relationships:

Build trust by showcasing produce quality and operational transparency through grower profiles and photos.

Streamline Processes:

Manage deliveries, pickups, and financial transactions directly within the app.

CGS empowers you to turn your passion for growing into a profitable, sustainable venture that benefits both your family and your community.

References

Yield & Revenue Data: USDA Crop Data The United States Department of Agriculture provides comprehensive statistics on crop yields and production.

• For detailed crop yield and production statistics, the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) offers comprehensive data. You can access their reports here:

‍ National Agricultural Statistics Service

• Additionally, the USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System (ESMIS) provides annual summaries of crop production, which can be found at:

‍ USDA Economic Research Service

Price Data: Local market reports & average supermarket pricing Statista offers detailed statistics on food price inflation and average costs in various regions. For example, they provide insights into food price inflation in the UK:

• Statista

Greenhouse Costs: Reports from sustainable agricultural organizations and greenhouse supplier data
While specific reports may vary, organizations like the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) offer data on agricultural practices, which can include cost analyses. Explore their resources here:

• https://www.nass.usda.gov/Data_and_Statistics/