Lush green tomato plants growing in a greenhouse

Chicago, Illinois

Fresh greens,
grown with intention.

Hydroponic leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens grown year-round in the heart of Chicago. No pesticides, 90% less water, harvested and delivered the same day.

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90%

Less water than soil farming

365

Days a year of growing

3x

Faster growth cycles

0

Pesticides, ever

Rows of hydroponic lettuce in a controlled environment

Our Story

Growing food for the city, inside the city.

Ojas Farms was born from a simple idea: fresh, healthy greens shouldn't travel thousands of miles to reach your plate. By growing hydroponically in Chicago, we harvest and deliver the same day — meaning produce that's alive when it leaves us and crisp when it reaches you.

No soil, no pesticides, no seasonal gaps. Just nutrient-rich water, controlled light, and the kind of care that comes from knowing every plant by name.

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What We Grow

Greens that stay crisp for days.

From tender butter lettuce to peppery microgreens, everything we grow is harvested at peak nutrition and delivered within hours.

Butter lettuce

Butter Lettuce

Available

Tender, sweet leaves with a buttery texture. Perfect for base salads and wraps.

Kale

Lacinato Kale

Available

Dark, crinkled leaves packed with nutrients. Holds its texture in salads and sautés.

Arugula

Arugula

Available

Peppery, nutty bite that elevates any salad or pizza. Harvested young for maximum flavor.

Basil

Genovese Basil

Available

Classic Italian basil with aromatic, sweet leaves. Ideal for pesto, caprese, and garnishes.

Microgreens

Microgreens

Available

Concentrated flavor and nutrition in tiny form. Radish, broccoli, pea shoots, and more.

Swiss chard

Swiss Chard

Coming Soon

Vibrant stems and glossy leaves. Mild, earthy flavor that shines when sautéed or braised.

Why Hydroponics

Better for the planet, better for your plate.

Water Wise

Hydroponics recirculates water, using up to 90% less than conventional farming. No runoff, no waste, just roots drinking what they need.

Harvest to Door

Most grocery store greens travel 1,500+ miles over a week. Ours travel across Chicago in hours — alive, crisp, and nutrient-dense.

Year-Round

Chicago winters don't slow us down. Controlled environment agriculture means consistent quality and supply 365 days a year.

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For Restaurants & Chefs

Consistent quality your menu can count on.

We supply Chicago restaurants with chef-grade greens harvested to order. Reliable year-round supply, custom varieties on request, and delivery within hours of harvest.

Fresh greens salad plated in a restaurant bowl

Ready to taste the difference?

Order online for home delivery, or reach out about wholesale and restaurant supply.