Indoor Microgreen Farm
Have you ever been to an indoor farm?
Urban Produce has developed a new way of growing food.
Their patented High Density Vertical Growing System allows them to grow the equivalent of 16 acres of produce using just 1/8 of an acre of indoor space.
Urban Produce grows USDA Certified Organic Microgreens that are nutritionally dense and full of flavor.
Those of you who like wheatgrass can use them in juice.
The other microgreens are delicious right out of the package and can be used in just about anything – soups, smoothies, stir fry, salads, pizza, tacos …
They add flavor, texture and nutrition.
Urban Produce Microgreen Varieties
Here are some of the varieties that are available:
- Kale-ifornia – Kale, Amaranth, Cress and Collards
- Broccoli
- Wasabi-Bok Choy
- Basil – 5 Different Varieties
- Hot Mama – Blend of 4 types of radish
Sustainable Indoor Farming
Urban Produce has added in eco-friendly sustainable practices every step of the way.
Resources are used much more efficiently than in traditional outdoor farming.
It only takes about 7-10 days for the microgreens to be ready.
They can plant just what they need based on the orders that have been placed.
This cuts down on waste and the crop isn’t dependent on external forces like the weather or drought conditions.
They have done testing on the different varieties and know how much light and water they need for the best results.
When the vertical growers are running, the greens move around the system to get light and water and the right time.
The microgreens are grown in the same containers that are shipped to grocery stores to minimize waste and maximize productivity.
Food service professionals can order larger trays, but the smaller size you’ll find at the supermarket are great for home use.
Using Urban Produce Microgreens
I love keeping Urban Produce Microgreens on hand at home.
Once you get in the habit, it’s easy to add them to just about every dish.
If you’ve got family members who don’t like veggies, it’s easy to sneak hidden veggies into their food.
If your family is like mine, they’ll get excited about the taste, flavor and extra nutrition of microgreens.
Click HERE to see my recipe for Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad with Urban Produce Microgreens.
This sustainable way to grow food is great now and will be even more important in the future as the population increases and resources become more scarce.
Urban Produce
1 Marconi
Irvine, California 92618
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California Farm Tours
- Sweet Potato Joe Farm Tour – Livingston, CA
- Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese and Dairy Farm Tour – Modesto, CA
- Walnut Farm – Modesto, California
- Charles Ahelm Dairy Ranch – Hilmar, CA
- Avocado Orchard – Irvine, CA
- Urban Produce Indoor Organic Microgreens – Irvine, CA
- Brokaw Avocado Nursery Tour – Ventura, CA
- Rancho Rodoro Avocado Grove – Santa Paula, CA
- Shield’s Date Garden – Indio, CA
- SeaView Ranch – Calipatria, CA
- Lawrence Cox Ranches – Brawley, CA
- Lester Farms Tour – Winters, CA
- Lucero Olive Oil Tour – Corning, CA
- Wil-Ker-Son Kiwi Farm Tour – Gridley, CA
- Lundberg Family Farms Tour – Richvale, CA
Breweries in California
- Dust Bowl Brewing in Turlock
- Peter B’s in Monterey
- Refuge Brewery in Temecula
- Kinetic Brewing in Lancaster
- Coachella Valley Brewing Company in Thousand Palms
- Karl Strauss in Anaheim
- Sierra Nevada in Chico
Wineries in California
- Guglielmo Winery – Santa Clara Wine Trail
- Fortino Winery – Santa Clara Wine Trail
- Longoria Winery – Lompoc, CA
- Acquiesce Winery and Vineyards – Acampo, CA
- Bokisch Vineyards – Lodi, CA
- Bernardus Vineyards and Winery – Carmel Valley, CA
- Holman Ranch Vineyards – Carmel Valley, CA
- Jarman – Carmel Valley, CA
- Herzog Winery – Oxnard, CA
- Akash Winery – Temecula
- Wilson Creek – Temecula
- Cambria Winery and Vineyards – Santa Maria
- Foxen Vineyard and Winery – Santa Maria
- Nagy Wines – Orcutt, CA
- Grevino – Orcutt, CA
- Ojai Vineyard – Ojai, CA
- Keller Estate Winery – Petaluma, CA
- Adobe Road – Petaluma, CA
Shopping Tips
For a beautiful assortment of kitchen necessities and food gifts for the whole family, check out the deals at these online stores.
- Great Jones pots, pans and baking dishes
- The California Wine Club
- Wine of The Month Club
- JoyJolt Glassware
- Seven Sisters Scones
- Southside Market
- Wildgrain
Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?