Get to Know 10 Metre Greens

For those on the hunt for the freshest, locally grown organic produce, 10 Metre Greens delivers more than just sustainable salad ingredients, it’s our transformative urban agriculture initiative making a real impact in Toronto’s west end. Operating out of The Stop’s Green Barn, 10 Metre Greens is a social enterprise redefining farming in Toronto. The program trains a new cohort of participants each winter, providing them with professional agriculture skills and supporting them to cultivate, grow, and harvest organic microgreens. You can find this vibrant organic produce at The Stop’s Farmers’ Market every Saturday from January through March, alongside fresh organic herbs grown in the greenhouse. Can’t make the market? Find 10 Metre Greens on the shelves of Karma-Co-op!

Justine, Program Lead. 

Beloved by chefs and home cooks alike for their bold flavors and high nutritional value, 10 Metre Greens offers Spicy and Hearty microgreen mixes, along with this season’s exciting addition: broccoli shoots! When you choose microgreens from 10 Metre Greens, you’re accessing the freshness and quality you’d expect from the best organic stores in Toronto, while supporting a program that brings people together and creates real opportunities for those who may not have access to urban agriculture spaces.

Table Talk: Tips from Chef Yvonne

Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add a punch of flavor and nutrition to any meal, and should be an essential part of your organic produce haul. Whether you’re tossing them into a salad, adding them to a sandwich, or using them as a garnish, they really bring something extra to the table. They’re way more nutrient-dense than a traditional salad green, and the flavour is intense, even in small servings! A salad topped with spicy microgreens really gives your plate a punch of flavour.

For an easy microgreens salad, try this fool proof vinaigrette trick: mix 3 parts oil with 1 part vinegar and add your favourite seasonings. Following this ratio is a straightforward way to make endless combinations of your most loved homemade dressings, so you don’t have to rely on store-bought options. It keeps things simple, without compromising flavour.