Monthly costs & profit
A month of growing.
The numbers behind it.
Start with an illustrative basil-growing month for an SB-40, based on our operating Surrey farm. Compare the revenue, running costs and work involved when you operate the farm yourself or hire help.
One illustrative month.
Approximate figures · CAD per month
- Estimated revenue
- $14,000–$15,000
Sales for the illustrated month.
- Estimated running costs
You do the operating work.
- Estimated operating surplus
Before paying yourself.
Included All ten running-cost items below, plus the labour allowance when selected.
Separate Site costs, financing and taxes.
Assumptions behind this monthCrop, sales estimate and labour
- Crop & farm
- Basil grown in an SB-40, informed by the work at our operating Surrey farm.
- Monthly sales
- The $14,000-$15,000 revenue range is a rounded estimate based on the operating farm. Your crop, sales volume and selling prices shape the revenue plan for your own project.
- Running costs & labour
- Costs combine rounded operating-farm estimates and planning allowances. Owner operation means doing the work yourself; hired operation adds a $3,200 monthly labour allowance.
| Monthly item | Approx. CAD |
|---|---|
| Packaging & labels | $1,730 |
| Nutrients & growing supplies | $670 |
| Electricity | $1,400 |
| Internet & business services | $240 |
| Delivery fuel & vehicle upkeep | $580 |
| Water & waste | $140 |
| Farm insurance | $250 |
| Equipment maintenance reserve | $250 |
| Accounting, licences & bank fees | $250 |
| Miscellaneous allowance | $350 |
| Hired labour allowance | |
| Total running costs |
Internet and business services is a combined estimate. The farm’s operating software is included with the system.
From an example to your project
How could this work
for your farm?
Tell us where you plan to grow, your crop and the customers you want to supply. We can discuss the system, operating plan and project-specific quote that fit your goals.
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