Growing 32 varieties of microgreens sustainabily in Detroit

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Sunflowers

Sunflowers

Sunflower microgreens are small, tender sprouts of sunflower plants that are harvested when they are just a few inches tall. These tiny greens are packed with nutrients and have a mild, nutty flavor. They are becoming increasingly popular in the culinary world due to their…

Motor City Micro Farm

Motor City Micro Farm

We’re a small family-owned urban farm in the city of Detroit. We welcome and value your support through your purchase of any of our microgreen products at Papa Joes – Birmingham, Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Zerbos or online at Market Wagon. Support a small business!

Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli microgreens are not only delicious but also packed with nutritional benefits. These tiny greens are harvested when they are just a few inches tall, making them a convenient and nutrient-rich addition to any diet. Research has shown that broccoli microgreens may contain up to…

No More Farmers’ Market :-(

No More Farmers’ Market :-(

The Birmingham Farmers’ Market is finished for the season and now you’re looking for our microgreens. Don’t worry, we’ll be back at the market next season, but in the meantime have you tried Papa Joes in Birmingham, Plum Markets, Westborn Markets or Zerbos Markets? Each…

Attn: Chefs, Caterers, Produce Managers and Restaurant Managers

Attn: Chefs, Caterers, Produce Managers and Restaurant Managers

We grow the highest quality microgreens in the Detroit area. We grow on soil indoors year-round without the use of any chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides. We use only non-GMO seeds and in some cases organic seeds. Our microgreens are hand-cut, packaged and delivered within…

We Grow In Soil

We Grow In Soil

…and you can taste the difference! There are some microgreens growers that grow their greens hydroponically in water using liquid fertilizers, water stabilizers and other chemicals. We grow in soil without the use of any fertilizers, chemicals, insecticides or pesticides. We use the same water…

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Microgreens can Boost your immune system Lower inflammation Support weight loss Lower the risk of various chronic diseases Improve gut health Be up to 40x more nutrient-dense than the mature version of the vegetable You can get our microgreens at Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Zerbos…

Something About Us

Something About Us

When we’ve been at the farmers’ market in the past, we’ve occasionally been asked if we grow our microgreens in our basement, a spare bedroom or our garage. Nope! We have a 17,000 sq ft building along with 2 city lots on W. Chicago in…

Just for Fun!

Just for Fun!

At Motor City Micro Farm our primary focus is growing microgreens indoors, but we also have two city lots that we grow flowers and vegetables in. For fun, we decided to seed a couple of pumpkin plants this year in our back lot. Well, they…