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Hydroponic Farming Explained: How It’s Changing Agriculture

Hydroponic Farming Explained: How It’s Changing Agriculture

Hydroponic farming is transforming agriculture by growing crops without soil, using nutrient-rich water and controlled environments. From crisp greens to...

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Microgreens: Why Is It an Essential Part of Your Diet?

Microgreens: Why Is It an Essential Part of Your Diet?

Microgreens may be small, but they pack a big nutritional punch—offering up to 40x more vitamins and antioxidants than mature...

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Where to Find the Best Picnic Spots in Detroit

Where to Find the Best Picnic Spots in Detroit

Detroit summers are perfect for picnics, from Belle Isle to Riverside Park. With Planted Detroit’s fresh, ready-to-eat salad bundles, enjoying...

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Easy Summer Recipes: Microgreen Pesto, 3 Ways for Pasta and Flatbreads

Easy Summer Recipes: Microgreen Pesto, 3 Ways for Pasta and Flatbreads

This summer, skip the basil and try pesto with microgreens. Using arugula, broccoli, and pea shoots from Planted Detroit, these...

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Hydroponic Lettuce vs. Field Lettuce: Detroit Summer Taste Test

Hydroponic Lettuce vs. Field Lettuce: Detroit Summer Taste Test

Hydroponic vs. field-grown lettuce what’s the difference? We compared taste, texture, nutrition, and sustainability in a Detroit summer taste test....

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Back-to-School Meal Prep: Kid-Approved Microgreen Lunchbox Ideas

Back-to-School Meal Prep: Kid-Approved Microgreen Lunchbox Ideas

Back-to-school mornings are busy, but healthy lunches don’t have to be hard. Microgreens add nutrition, color, and fun to kid-approved...

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Celebrating Detroit Women in Farming and Food Justice

Celebrating Detroit Women in Farming and Food Justice

Detroit women are leading the charge in food justice, transforming the city’s food landscape with sustainable farming and community-driven initiatives....

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Weekly vs. Bi-Weekly Salad Bundles: Which Subscription Fits Your Routine (and Budget)?

Weekly vs. Bi-Weekly Salad Bundles: Which Subscription Fits Your Routine (and Budget)?

Planted Detroit offers flexible salad subscription bundles with weekly and bi-weekly options, providing fresh, hydroponic greens delivered directly to your...

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Broccoli Microgreens 101: Taste, Nutrition, and How to Grow

Broccoli Microgreens 101: Taste, Nutrition, and How to Grow

Broccoli microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and sulforaphane, making them a perfect addition to any meal....

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