Growing 32 varieties of microgreens sustainabily in Detroit

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Tried Our Pea Microgreens?

Tried Our Pea Microgreens?

Our pea microgreens are sweet and delicious and fairly straight and leafy. They make a great garnish or addition to any salad. You can find them at Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Papa Joes and Zerbos. Check them out!

How About A Smoothie?

How About A Smoothie?

You can use microgreens in so many different ways. Here’s one for a delicious, nutritious smoothie: INGREDIENTS   INSTRUCTIONS 

The Benefits of Incorporating Microgreens Into Your Diet

The Benefits of Incorporating Microgreens Into Your Diet

Microgreens are small, nutrient-packed greens that pack a punch of flavor and nutrition. Whether you’re a home cook looking to add some variety to your dishes, or you’re a health-conscious eater looking for an inexpensive way to boost your diet, microgreens are definitely worth considering.…

How About A Microgreens Salad?

How About A Microgreens Salad?

Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Via Everyday Dish Ingredients1 pkg microgreens6 radishes, halved or sliced2 Tbsp lime juice1/8 tsp dry mustard powder1/4 tsp salt4 Tbsp olive oilcoarse sea salt, to tasteground pepper, to tasteMethodPlace the microgreens and radishes into a serving bowl and reserve in…

Some Microgreen Benefits

Some Microgreen Benefits

Microgreens are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can add to your diet. Not only are they packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also contain high amounts of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Eating a variety of microgreens on a regular basis gives your body…

What We Grow

What We Grow

We’ve been asked many times about what kinds of microgreens we grow. In total, we currently have 31 different microgreen varieties under cultivation, but not all are readily available to the general public. Our grocery store partners offer a limited combination of the many different…

Plum Markets

Plum Markets

We’ve partnered with Plum Markets – West Bloomfield, Bloomfield, Plymouth and Ann Arbor for a while now. They carry a wide assortment of our microgreens and we’ve even done tastings in their stores. We deliver freshly harvested microgreens every Tuesday morning to each of their…

Broccoli and Sulforaphane

Broccoli and Sulforaphane

Have you tried our broccoli microgreens yet? They have a deliciously mild, fresh broccoli or cabbage flavor and make a great garnish and addition to any microgreens salad. They are also favored for their health benefits, being a great source of sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a…

About Our Microgreens

About Our Microgreens

Motor City Micro Farm is located in Detroit in a 17,000 sq ft facility. We grow our microgreens in soil under LED lights using non-GMO and some organic seeds without utilizing any pesticides, insecticides, chemicals or fertilizers. Our microgreens are grown inside protected from birds…

Way Back – Starting Out

Way Back – Starting Out

Here’s a throwback! Nate, Chris and Mark (Kelly’s taking the pic) in December 2017. We bought this 17,000 sq ft building on W. Chicago in Detroit the previous month that had been vacant for 10 years. It had been hit hard by scrappers and was…