Brick Street Farms

Brick Street Farms is proud to bring this indoor city hydroponic farm.
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Onsite Farmers Market and hydroponic, indoor city farm that grows leafy greens and herbs year-round in highly technology based, climate controlled environments. Rather than use acres of land, our compact farms are built in a climate controlled freight container, wherein each container represents 1-2 acres of traditional, soil farmland. The Brick Street Farms’ shipping containers are outfitted in t

he latest technology, allowing the climate, humidity, LED-simulated sunlight, and water filtration and nutrient supply system to be monitored and controlled remotely.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween everyone! 👻🎃🥗 We’re currently packing up these beautiful Microgreen living trays that will be headed to some of the finest restaurants in Tampa Bay! Nothing spooky about supporting local 📍

10/30/2024

A bread salad isn't just a salad with bread thrown in - it's a bread salad that's enhanced by vegetables. While many folks think of Tuscan panzanella when they hear "bread salad," these hearty dishes pop up all over the Mediterranean, each region making it their own. Our St. Pete version celebrates two local favorites: Our beautifully tender Rainbow Swiss Chard and Sunshine Sourdough's Asiago loaf.
🍞🌈🥬 Let's make this colorful, savory, sweet, chewy & crunchy "bread salad"

Ingredients:
- 2-3 slices of Sunshine Sourdough Asiago bread, torn into rustic chunks (don't be shy - bread's the star here!)
- 1 bunch Brick Street Farms rainbow Swiss chard, stems separated and chopped, and leaves torn
- 1/3 cup olive oil (plus extra for toasting bread)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Sliced pear or apple
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Toss those torn sourdough bread chunks with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toast at 375°F until golden-edged but still chewy inside, about 8-12 minutes.

While the bread's doing its thing, chop those colorful chard stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar to make a fall vinaigrette.

In a large bowl, combine the warm bread (yes, warm!), chard, shallots, and pecans. Pour that vinaigrette all over and toss gently.

Finish with crumbled goat cheese and serve while the bread's still got some warmth to it.

This salad is our local spin on a Mediterranean classic - where bread isn't just a garnish, but the heart of the dish. It's rustic, comforting, and just what these early fall evenings call for!

10/24/2024

The beautiful switches up their sandwich special every week, but you can get this Turkey Apple Brie sando featuring our Micro Shiso until Sunday!
🥪🍗🍏🍷🌿 We are currently experiencing perfect porch weather, and they have one of the prettiest porches in the 'Burg, so soak it up while you can! They also have a great wine selection and some tasty alcohol free options, grab your friends and go go go!

10/23/2024

Don't let their size fool you - micro broccoli packs a serious nutritional punch 🌱These miniature greens can contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their full-grown counterparts. Here's what makes them special:

🌱Sulforaphane Superstar: This compound, found in high concentrations in micro broccoli, has been linked to cancer prevention, reduced inflammation, and improved heart health!
🌱Vitamin Bonanza: They're loaded with vitamins A, B, C, E, and K.
🌱Mineral Rich: Excellent source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc.
🌱And the best part? All this goodness comes in a crisp, delicate package that's a delight to eat.

🐶Good news for our furry friends - micro broccoli is generally safe for dogs when given in moderation. It's a great way to boost your pet's nutrient intake, but as always, check with your vet before making any major changes to their diet.

Here are some simple ideas to incorporate these magical micros into your meals:
🍳Top your morning eggs or avocado toast
🥪Add to sandwiches and wraps for a nutrient boost
🧋Blend into smoothies (pro tip: freeze for later use!)
🍕Garnish soups and pizzas for a fresh touch
🍝Mix into pesto for a nutrient-packed pasta sauce
🥗Add them to your salads!
🍲Trow a big hand full on your leftovers and drizzle with salt and olive oil!

Remember, our micro broccoli is:
💧Grown hydroponically in upcycled shipping containers
📍Hyper-local and sustainable
❌Pesticide-free
🍴No need to wash - it's ready to eat straight from the package!

By choosing Brick Street Farm's micro broccoli, you're not just making a healthy choice - you're supporting local, sustainable agriculture. It's a win-win!

10/15/2024

We have a lot to tell you...
1. We still have too many Baby Greens after the massive harvest and a huge drop in sales. You can currently get 3 for the price of 1 on our website. Make sure you add 3 to your cart.
2. TODAY IS DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAY, Members get 20% off until Midnight!
3. You need to try this super simple dressing. Mix brine from pickled veggies with some greek yogurt, add some of those chopped veggies from the jar and BAM, a tangy and creamy dressing that you'll make again and again. Banana peppers is our current fave, but we also love using pickles, kimchi, or pickled red onions! Throw it on those Baby Greens you're about to buy...

PS: We're so happy to hear that a lot of you have power again after some uncomfortable days. We truly appreciate every single order since we've been hit so hard by the aftermath of these storms, just as we all have. Please think of us if you have a running fridge again and are looking for some locally grown greens. It feels so bizarre trying to sell our products at a time like this, but we are just trying to stay afloat. Thank you for everything you do, St Pete, we are slowly recovering from this together 🌀🥬💕

10/14/2024

Hey St. Pete! After some clean-up and intense harvesting sessions, we are back to business as usual. Our team is safe and the farm is back to normal, for all intents and purposes. Our community still has a long way to go, and we realize that our collective recovery is just beginning, but we’re in this together. We love you, Tampa Bay! 🌺

10/07/2024

We understand that many of you are in hurricane preparation mode, and our hearts go out to those already affected by Helene who now face the daunting task of preparing for another potentially dangerous storm.

Please know that our thoughts are with you during this challenging time. We urge everyone to prioritize safety and take all necessary precautions. As fellow members of this community, we too are securing our farm against potential impact. We'll provide updates to our followers once the hurricane has passed. Our fantastic St. Pete community is in our thoughts. Please stay safe, and take care of yourselves and each other.

Please note, Brick Street Farms will be closed starting at 3pm on Tuesday as well as Wednesday. As of now, we plan to open again on Thursday, but we will finalize our decision after the storm 💕

10/06/2024

Fattoush is a popular Levantine salad with roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly Lebanon and Syria. Its name comes from the Arabic word “fatt,” meaning “crush” or “crumble,” referring to the broken pita bread that gives the salad its signature crunch.

This dish was born from resourcefulness, using stale bread that might otherwise go to waste. It’s traditionally enjoyed in summer when fresh vegetables are plentiful.

Our Brick Street Farms version puts a local spin on this time-honored dish, blending Middle Eastern tradition with our farm-fresh St. Pete greens 🥗🥬

Ingredients:
- Brick Street Farms Romaine
- Brick Street Farms chopped Micro Dill
- Parsley
- Radicchio
- Red Onion
- Cucumber
- Chickpeas
- Tomatoes
- Pita chips or toasted pita bread
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic
- Fresh lemon
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper

Chop all of the ingredients and toss in a big bowl! Enjoy.

10/02/2024

We have some beautiful full grown basil trays available at the moment! They are perfect for a batch of pesto, or you can transplant them into a pot or in your garden. They are a “cut and come again” crop, a green that keeps on giving 🍃

09/25/2024

No pick up or deliveries from us on Thursday. Happy fall y’all 😂🍂🍁🌀⛈️ Please stay safe, we’ll see you soon!

09/24/2024

Hey y’all 👋🏻 we wanted to post a correction to yesterday’s post about the city water. The info shared in the second photo turned out to be false, and was not in fact from Pinellas.gov, we apologize for any confusion and will make sure to double check our sources before posting! The water in Pinellas still meets safety regulations and is safe to drink. Thank you to our followers for pointing this out! We DO NOT want to spread false information on our page and will be more diligent moving forward 🫡💕

Either way, we wanted to share the details behind OUR water filtration system, and encourage our members to stock up ahead of the hurricane. Read all about our water system below! 💦🌀

Our water fill station provides high-quality, remineralized water through a multi-step filtration process:

1. Sterilization: Source water is treated with chlorine and UV light to eliminate microorganisms.
2. Carbon filtration: Removes chlorine and chloramine.
3. Water softening: Removes calcium and magnesium for better mineral control.
4. Reverse Osmosis (RO): Eliminates remaining impurities like sodium, metals, and other contaminants.
5. Remineralization: RO water passes through a calcite filter to add essential minerals and stabilize pH.

This process ensures clean, balanced, and slightly alkaline water that’s ideal for drinking. The final product has a stable pH and beneficial mineral content, unlike pure RO water which can be slightly acidic and mineral-deficient.

09/24/2024

Microgreens aren't just a pretty garnish - they're a nutritional powerhouse packed into tiny leaves. Here's why our locally grown micros deserve a place on your plate:

Nutrient Density: Microgreens can contain up to 40 times more vitamins and minerals than their mature counterparts. They're especially rich in vitamins C, E, and K, along with beta-carotene. This means better immune function, healthier skin, and sharper vision.

Brain Health: The high concentration of antioxidants in microgreens helps combat oxidative stress, supporting cognitive function and potentially slowing age-related mental decline. Studies show they may even improve memory and focus!

Fitness Friend: Packed with essential amino acids and phytonutrients, microgreens can aid in muscle recovery and heart health.

Natural Detoxifier: Thanks to their high chlorophyll content, microgreens support your body's natural detoxification processes, helping to flush out toxins and heavy metals.

Blood Sugar Support: Certain microgreens like broccoli are rich in chromium, a mineral that can help regulate blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. This makes them a great choice for those managing diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Why our micros stand out:

We're not just any microgreen grower. As an urban vertical hydroponic farm located near downtown St. Pete, Brick Street Farms has reimagined local agriculture.

Truly Local: Our greens are grown just miles away, inside repurposed shipping containers. This isn't just sustainable - it means unbeatable freshness for you. We also have the largest microgreen selection in all of Tampa Bay.

Ultra-Fresh Guarantee: From our farm to your fork in hours, not days. We harvest, package, and deliver our greens at peak freshness, locking in maximum flavor and nutrition.

Pure and Clean: Grown in a controlled environment without pesticides or soil, our microgreens are as clean as they come. Just pure, vibrant nutrition.

We bring the farm to you:

Order online at BrickStreetFarms.com for same-day pickup or next-business-day delivery (Monday-Friday). Nourish your body with the freshest and cleanest locally grown greens St. Pete has to offer

09/19/2024

Our Baby Greens aka Mixed Farm Heads are a blend of Crunch Love, Red Gem, Green Gem, Red Oak, and Frisée 🥬🥗❤️ Our Baby Green blend is currently on sale, along with our Red Leaf Lettuce and Bok Choy!

09/16/2024

Our "Farmer's Blend" is arguably a favorite among our home chefs. The mixture varies slightly week to week, but it's usually loaded with both micro greens and lettuce, making it the perfect salad mix 🥬🥗🌱🌿 Farmer's blend also helps us cut down on food waste. If we have an unusually large micro broccoli harvest, you bet we're throwing it in the Farmer's Blend! We just restocked on bags of this blend, you can find it on our website!

09/13/2024

Our mouths are watering at the sight of this Red Gem Green Goddess salad from 🥗🏆

We love restaurants that honor fresh ingredients above all else. You bet we’re driving to Safetu Harvor this weekend to sink our teeth into this beautiful dish!

08/30/2024

We only have one ready to harvest Shiso Tray Left! Shiso is an herb in the mint family, commonly used in a wide variety of Asian dishes and teas. 🍃🍵

The herb's anti-inflammatory characteristics are used to treat asthma, arthritis, and eczema. It has also been used as an herbal treatment in Japan for generations! Shiso leaves are a fantastic, nutrient dense addition to salads, soups, and stews since they are rich in calcium and iron 🌱

08/26/2024

Last month's micro living tray pre-orders were a smashing success, so we're going for another round while we embrace the summer off season! These harvest-at-home trays are a great activity for the fam and a fantastic way to incorporate lots of this nutrient dense food into your diet! Micro Broccoli and Wheatgrass are also super healthy for pets, so everybody wins 😺🐶 Pre-orders close next week and will be available for pick-up on September 18th. Read more or place your pre-order at brickstreetfarms.com ✂🌿🌱🍃

08/20/2024

HEY MEMBERS! Today is Double Discount Day! On the third Tuesday of every month, all of our Members get 20% off of our online shop!

Our online store is open to all shoppers, not just Members, but if you’d like to save big on locally grown hydroponic greens and locally sourced goods while supporting our non-profit, Desert Farms Foundation, you can sign up via our Membership page at brickstreetfarms.com ❤🤝🥬

08/13/2024

Safe to say our Rainbow Swiss Chard harvest will be top notch. 🌈🥬💕

07/29/2024

Go CHARD or go home! 🌈🥗😉 This health powerhouse is currently on sale on our website. Rainbow Swiss Chard is more than just a pretty leafy green, it's packed with an insane amount uf nutrients and provides so many health benefits.

A single cup of lightly cooked chard provides:

🍃Vitamin K: Over 700% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Vital for blood clotting and bone health.
🍃Vitamin A: About 44% of the RDA, crucial for eye health and immune function.
🍃Vitamin C: Around 18% of the RDA, supporting immune function and skin health.
🍃Magnesium: Approximately 36% of the RDA, important for muscle and nerve function.
🍃Potassium: Roughly 27% of the RDA, essential for maintaining proper heart and muscle function.

An Antioxidant Powerhouse 💊
Contains antioxidants like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and polyphenols. These help neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, and protecting eye health.

Supports Heart Health 💕
High in potassium, magnesium, and fiber, Rainbow Swiss chard helps regulate blood pressure, maintain a steady heartbeat, and lower cholesterol levels.

Blood Sugar Regulation 📉
Rich in fiber with a low glycemic index, it helps regulate blood sugar levels. Antioxidants in chard also reduce insulin resistance.

Bone Health 🏋
High vitamin K content aids in bone mineralization and works with calcium to improve bone density. Magnesium supports bone formation and density.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties 💦
Betalains, responsible for its vibrant colors, have potent anti-inflammatory effects, reducing the risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Detoxification Support 🧽
Phytonutrients in chard enhance the liver’s detoxification processes, helping eliminate toxins from the body.

07/23/2024

We just launched a limited run of full basil trays, both regular and purple! 🌿 These hydroponic basil plants can be harvested and made into pesto or replanted into pots or in the ground. When you harvest basil for cooking or garnish, make sure to leave a few leaves on the stem so that it can continue to grow. Each tray has approximately 128 plant sites! These trays are available at www.brickstreetfarms.com🍃

07/22/2024

Our community yoga class is in one week! This amazing monthly class is lead by Molly Rose aka 🧘‍♀️ This session is typically held in the morning, but this time we're doing it around sunset to beat the summer heat! 🌙🌝

It is a first come, first served event. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
This event takes place at our hydroponic farm (Brick Street Farms)

Usually, our greens are only available online, but yoga attendees will be able to buy fresh greens and local goodies after class at a discounted price. We'll also have microgreen samples and mocktails available for our attendees. We look forward to having you! 🥗🍹

*No registration needed. This is first come, first served*

07/18/2024

Did you know that we use two distinct hydroponic systems to grow our greens? One is called NFT(Nutrient Film Technique) and the other is called Flood and Drain. Flood and drain ensures that the plants get nutrient water 1-2 times and day. NFT, however, has water constantly flowing over the roots, providing the leafy greens with a consistent source of nutrients during the growing process.

We use Flood and Drain for our micro greens and to germinate the plugs for leafy greens, while we use the NFT technique to grow our leafy greens until they're ready to harvest! 🌱🥬💦

Pic 1: Baby Romaine in our NFT channels
Pic 2: Pea Tendrils in our Flood and Drain System

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199 20th Street S
Saint Petersburg, FL
33712

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http://www.brickstreetfarms.com/

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Y’all, don’t sleep on the dinner menu at @coppershakerstpete 🥗🥩 We are so proud to partner with such a fantastic establishment in the heart of Downtown St Pete, and we truly admire what the chefs are whipping up in the kitchen. Bold flavors, thoughtful ingredients, and a fantastic crew! It’s was an honor seeing our locally grown greens on these dishes, we truly can’t spread the word fast enough. It’s so important to support all of the amazing local restaurants in our area, now more than ever. The fact they they source locally themselves is a double win! 🥬💚 #eatstpete #coppershaker #dtsp #ilovetheburg #stpetefoodies #tampabay #supportlocal #eatlocal #brickstreetfarms #tampabayrestaurants

Ok y’all, we’ve gone over seeding and germinating, the next step in the hydroponic growing process is transplanting! Follow along as Andy dishes some knowledge and talks you through the process of moving well established plant plugs into their new home where they will grow until they’re ready for harvest! 🌱➡️🥬 @mushloveplants #urbanfarm #hydroponicfarm #verticalfarm #indoorfarm #shippingcontainerfarm #hydroponics #verticalfarmingrevolution #stpete #brickstreetfarms

Our freshly germinated plants have special requirements and thrive on a diluted concentration of nutrients, which is why they have their very own growing space. Let’s get into it with Andy! 🥬🧫🧪 #indoorfarming #hydroponicfarming #hydroponicfarm #urbanfarm #verticalfarm #brickstreetfarms #dtsp

Please lettuce stay dry in these summer florida storm ☔️🥬

Follow Andy as he shows you around one of our Flood and Drain farms aka our Microgreen farms! Unlike the NFT farms (Nutrient Film Technique aka Lettuce Farms) this system fills up and drains itself rather than having constant water flow 🌊🌱🌿 @mushloveplants #verticalfarm #urbanfarm #hydroponicfarm #stpeteflorida #brickstreetfarms #microgreens

Explore one of our NFT farms with Andrew O’Malley, our General Manager and official plant guru! @mushloveplants 🍃🥬🧪👨‍🌾👨‍🔬 (Part 2 coming soon!) #urbanfarm #hydroponics #hydroponicfarm #shippingcontainerfarm #indoorfarm #verticalfarm #stpetefl

Behold these teeny tiny aerial roots on our microgreens! 🌱🍃🌿#plantsaremagic #indoorfarming #urbanfarm #microgreens

Meet Payton Palsha, Fertigation Assistant here at Brick Street Farms! Follow along as she manually doses our hydroponic farms with some corrective nutrients. A lot goes into growing healthy greens, take a peek of what goes on behind the scenes! 🧬🧪⚗️👩‍🔬🥬 #brickstreetfarms #verticalfarming #hydroponicfarm #urbanfarm #saintpetersburgflorida

Microgreens are always the answer! 🌱🌿🍃 #brickstreetfarms

You might have noticed that we’ve been slowly transitioning to using more bags vs. tubs for our lettuces. While some greens, like our micros, are too delicate for bags, we’re opting for bags over tubs for most of our bigger leafy greens. Here are some reasons why! 1. Waaay less plastic. The bags use 87% less plastic. 8 bags equal one large plastic tub. 2. Reusability. These bags are easier to store and reuse. Reusing is often a more effective choice than recycling since it conserves more resources by extending the life of the product without additional processing. 3. Cost effective: This switch helps us offset the increase in raw material prices involved in farming. We’re doing all things possible to manage our costs and keep prices consistent for our customers, rather than raising the prices of our greens. We continue to learn and grow as we operate, and we thank you for your support as we figure it all out!

We’re revisiting this fantastic episode of the @stpetesoulpodcast where our Co-founder and CEO, Shannon O’Malley, takes a deep dive into how Brick Street Farms got started and what makes hydroponic farming so sustainable. In this clip, Shannon explains the power of our Memberships and the impact they have on our non-profit, Desert Farms Foundation. Becoming a Member means so much more than discounts, our Membership fee is a charitable contribution which allows us to donate greens to amazing community partners like @reachstpete @feedingtampabay @go360eats @bgctampa and more! In appreciation of these contributions, our Members get some sweet perks. For example, today is Double Discount Day! All Members get 20% off of our online store 💕 Thank you to our Members for your continued support, we couldn’t be here without you! . . . #feedingtampabay #hydroponicfarming #stpetersburg #entrepreneurship #brickstreetfarms #stpetesmallbusiness

From harvest to home in less than 48 hours 🙌🥬 Our hydroponic greens are grown in up-cycled shipping container farms, right here in St. Pete. No pesticides, no dirt, no need to wash them! Less travel time also means more nutrients and less impact on the environment. Say no to factory farmed greens and visit brickstreetfarms.com to learn more (and shop!)

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Our Micro Cilantro will germinate in our blackout tower, which helps simulate the darkness of being underground 🌿 . . . #HydroponicGreens #FreshFood #CleanEating #HealthyChoices #GreenEats #HydroponicHarvest #OrganicGreens #CleanFood #NutrientRich #FarmFresh #LeafyGreens #HealthyLiving #EatingClean #FreshProduce #HydroponicGarden #CleanEats #NutritionFirst #EatGreen #HydroponicProduce #CleanDiet