Online fertilizer supplier for small farms

Market gardeners, small farms, greenhouse and high-tunnel growers, community gardens and serious home growers.

A markup on products bought wholesale in bulk and repacked or resold, plus shipping or local delivery fees. Bundles and seasonal starter packs raise order sizes.

• Knowing soil nutrients and amendments
• Online selling and customer service
• Organizing stock and shipments
• Clear product descriptions

• Check your state's fertilizer registration and labeling rules, which often apply if you repack or sell under your own name
• Some states restrict certain products or shipping across state lines, so check where you can sell
• Heavy bags are costly to ship, so work out freight costs before setting prices
• General and product liability insurance
• Home storage rules: check your lease, HOA and local zoning, and keep product dry and safely stored
• Sales tax registration with your state, where it applies

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on stock levels, packaging and storage. Heavy bags are costly to ship, so work out freight costs before setting your prices.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, number of customers and shipping costs. That is revenue, not profit, and estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week.

Check your state's fertilizer registration and labeling rules, which often apply if you repack or sell under your own name. Also check shipping restrictions across state lines, home storage rules in your lease, HOA or zoning, and sales tax registration.