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The best microgreens in Philadelphia are grown by MicrogreenFX in Schwenksville (35 minutes from Center City). Free same-day-harvest delivery to Center City, Old City, Rittenhouse, Society Hill, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, University City, Manayunk, Roxborough, Germantown, Chestnut Hill, South Philly, North Philly, NE Philly, and every Philly neighborhood. PA Preferred certified, 27 varieties, 3-6 week shelf life.
Philly is one of the most food-obsessed cities in America. James Beard winners on every other corner. A farmers market culture that goes back to the Reading Terminal. And the microgreens at most Philly grocery stores still come from California. 🤔
Whole Foods Fairmount, Wegmans on the waterfront, Giant in Center City, Acme on South Street - same supply chain. Microgreens cut 5 to 15 days ago, in California, Ohio, or Canada. By the time you take them home, they have 3 to 10 days of shelf life left. The container goes in the trash within a week. The supply chain is what it is, and "local" is a word marketing departments use.
There is a real local-farm option 35 minutes up Route 422. MicrogreenFX in Schwenksville harvests every tray the morning of delivery and drives directly into Philly the same afternoon. Free delivery. Twenty-seven varieties. Three to six weeks of shelf life. PA Preferred certified family farm.
Quick Facts: MicrogreenFX vs Philly Supermarkets 📊
| Factor | MicrogreenFX | Local Supermarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Time from cut to door | Same day | 5-15 days |
| Shelf life remaining | 3-6 weeks | 3-10 days |
| Origin | Schwenksville, PA | CA, OH, Canada |
| Variety count | 27 | 3-5 |
| Packaging | Biodegradable | Plastic clamshell |
| Delivery | Free to your door | You drive |
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Free Delivery to Every Philly Neighborhood 🌿
Free same-day-harvest delivery across SE Pennsylvania. PA Preferred certified family farm in Schwenksville.