Rootically makes self-sustaining microgreens capsules that let city dwellers grow organic greens on a countertop or windowsill. Based in New York, the company designs its capsules for a 10-14-day harvest and packages them in biodegradable, compostable materials made in the USA. Its mission is to make fresh, hyper-local food more accessible through low-space urban gardening.
Gotham GreensFounded in Brooklyn in 2009, Gotham Greens grows leafy greens and herbs year-round in climate-controlled hydroponic greenhouses, then turns them into fresh salad kits, dressings, sauces and dips. Its rooftop and urban farms bring production close to major population centers, with the company’s network now spanning 1.8 million square feet across the country. Gotham Greens is also a Certified B Corporation and emphasizes reduced water use, shorter transportation distances and daily harvest-to-pack operations.BROOKLYN, NY
2445 OrganicsFounded around inventor Andy Maslin’s patented growing technology, 2445 Organics makes soil-based indoor SuperGrow systems that can take lettuce, basil and other vegetables from seed to harvest in as little as 18 days. Based in Potsdam, the company designs racks for homes, businesses and educational settings, and its systems are now used in more than 100 schools along with facilities serving veterans, seniors and other communities. Its year-round approach brings hands-on food growing into small indoor spaces rather than relying on traditional outdoor seasons.MASSENA, NY
FLEUR DU BIENFleur Du Bien is a women-owned small business in New York that creates handmade indoor gardening and natural home-lifestyle products, including its signature herb-growing kits. Founded around making window-sill gardening approachable, the company pairs organic, non-GMO seeds from small-scale farmers with bamboo planters and biodegradable growing materials. Its broader collection includes dried floral décor and gardening accessories, all shaped by a sustainability initiative that uses recyclable packaging and supports tree planting.
Veggie GraffitiVeggie Graffiti grows and delivers living microgreens from a hydroponic, soil-free operation, serving both home customers and commercial kitchens. Its PURE growing method uses pH-balanced filtered water, coco fiber pads and LED lights, while live plants arrive in the same food-safe trays used for cultivation to preserve freshness and reduce waste. For wholesale customers, the company also hand-delivers first orders and trains staff in storage and use.PHILADELPHIA, PA