Market Stall Checklist

Microgreens

Use this checklist to plan your market stall. Tick off items as you acquire them, and use the notes space to record your own questions, suppliers, and costs.

Itinerant Traders

itineranttraders.com.au

Prepared by:

Date:

13 June 2026

🛒What you will sellTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Microgreens

Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.

Sunflower microgreens

One of the most popular and profitable microgreens.

Pea shoots

Radish microgreens

Fast growing — 6-8 days.

Broccoli microgreens

High in sulforaphane — strong health credentials.

Basil microgreens

Coriander microgreens

Amaranth microgreens

Striking deep red colour.

Mustard microgreens

Spicy — popular with chefs.

Beetroot microgreens

Mixed microgreens tray (living)

Sold as a living tray — customer harvests at home.

Cut microgreens (punnet — ready to eat)

Microgreens gift box

Curated selection of punnets.

Edible flowers

Remove if not applicable.

Wheatgrass shots

Remove if not applicable.

My notes:

🧺What you will need to buyTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Seeds (sunflower, pea, radish, broccoli, basil, coriander, amaranth, mustard, beetroot)

Source certified disease-free seed where possible — food-grade seed required.

Growing medium (coconut coir, peat moss, or soil)

Coconut coir is popular — lightweight and consistent.

Growing trays (plastic — shallow)

Perlite / vermiculite

For drainage and aeration.

Spray bottles

For misting seedlings.

Hydrogen peroxide

For sterilising trays between crops — prevents mould.

Water

My notes:

⚙️Equipment you will needTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Growing racks / shelving (tiered)

Maximises growing space — essential for commercial production.

LED grow lights

If indoor growing — significant ongoing power draw. Run 16 hours per day.

Heat mats

For germination — speeds up and evens out germination.

Spray bottles and watering equipment

Harvesting scissors / microgreens harvesting knife

Clean cut at soil level.

Scales (trade-approved)

If selling by weight — NMI certified.

Refrigerator

For storing cut microgreens before market — must keep below 4°C.

Display stands

Trestle tables

Gazebo/marquee

Cash float/till

My notes:

🚚Your trading setupTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall setup / microgreens stall

My notes:

📦Packaging and servingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Punnets (clear)

For cut microgreens — clear so customer can see the product.

Punnet lids

Living tray wrapping (cellophane or sleeve)

Labels (variety name, harvest date, how to store)

Harvest date is important — microgreens have a short shelf life.

Branded stickers / labels

My notes:

📋Compliance requirementsTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Food Business Registration

Food Supervisor Certificate

At least one person — the nominated contact for food safety inspections.

Food Handler Certificate

Every person handling food.

Public Liability Insurance

Biosecurity compliance

Use certified disease-free seed where possible. Some seeds require treatment before sprouting for human consumption — check with your state agriculture department.

Accurate labelling compliance

Variety name, harvest date, best before, and storage instructions — buyers want to know how fresh the product is.

Trade measurement compliance

If selling by weight — NMI trade-approved scales mandatory.

My notes:

💳Costs of tradingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

Electricity

LED grow lights run 16 hours per day — significant ongoing cost. Factor into every punnet price.

My notes:

Free business guides for Australian market traders — itineranttraders.com.au

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Market Stall Checklist

Microgreens

Use this checklist to plan your market stall. Tick off items as you acquire them, and use the notes space to record your own questions, suppliers, and costs.

Itinerant Traders

itineranttraders.com.au

Prepared by:

Date:

13 June 2026

🛒What you will sellTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Microgreens

Header product — groups varieties. Log sales here for quick entry, or against a specific variety for finer tracking.

Sunflower microgreens

One of the most popular and profitable microgreens.

Pea shoots

Radish microgreens

Fast growing — 6-8 days.

Broccoli microgreens

High in sulforaphane — strong health credentials.

Basil microgreens

Coriander microgreens

Amaranth microgreens

Striking deep red colour.

Mustard microgreens

Spicy — popular with chefs.

Beetroot microgreens

Mixed microgreens tray (living)

Sold as a living tray — customer harvests at home.

Cut microgreens (punnet — ready to eat)

Microgreens gift box

Curated selection of punnets.

Edible flowers

Remove if not applicable.

Wheatgrass shots

Remove if not applicable.

My notes:

🧺What you will need to buyTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Seeds (sunflower, pea, radish, broccoli, basil, coriander, amaranth, mustard, beetroot)

Source certified disease-free seed where possible — food-grade seed required.

Growing medium (coconut coir, peat moss, or soil)

Coconut coir is popular — lightweight and consistent.

Growing trays (plastic — shallow)

Perlite / vermiculite

For drainage and aeration.

Spray bottles

For misting seedlings.

Hydrogen peroxide

For sterilising trays between crops — prevents mould.

Water

My notes:

⚙️Equipment you will needTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Growing racks / shelving (tiered)

Maximises growing space — essential for commercial production.

LED grow lights

If indoor growing — significant ongoing power draw. Run 16 hours per day.

Heat mats

For germination — speeds up and evens out germination.

Spray bottles and watering equipment

Harvesting scissors / microgreens harvesting knife

Clean cut at soil level.

Scales (trade-approved)

If selling by weight — NMI certified.

Refrigerator

For storing cut microgreens before market — must keep below 4°C.

Display stands

Trestle tables

Gazebo/marquee

Cash float/till

My notes:

🚚Your trading setupTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall setup / microgreens stall

My notes:

📦Packaging and servingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Punnets (clear)

For cut microgreens — clear so customer can see the product.

Punnet lids

Living tray wrapping (cellophane or sleeve)

Labels (variety name, harvest date, how to store)

Harvest date is important — microgreens have a short shelf life.

Branded stickers / labels

My notes:

📋Compliance requirementsTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Food Business Registration

Food Supervisor Certificate

At least one person — the nominated contact for food safety inspections.

Food Handler Certificate

Every person handling food.

Public Liability Insurance

Biosecurity compliance

Use certified disease-free seed where possible. Some seeds require treatment before sprouting for human consumption — check with your state agriculture department.

Accurate labelling compliance

Variety name, harvest date, best before, and storage instructions — buyers want to know how fresh the product is.

Trade measurement compliance

If selling by weight — NMI trade-approved scales mandatory.

My notes:

💳Costs of tradingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

Electricity

LED grow lights run 16 hours per day — significant ongoing cost. Factor into every punnet price.

My notes:

Free business guides for Australian market traders — itineranttraders.com.au