Applegarth Farm, UK – Imagine a world where the food on your plate travels mere feet, not hundreds of miles. Seedleaves, a trailblazing vertical farming company, is turning that vision into reality with the launch of its state-of-the-art 5,000 sq ft hyper-local vertical barn at Applegarth Farm.
Growing Freshness Where It’s Eaten
Nestled in the heart of the community, Seedleaves is cultivating a diverse range of fresh produce under one roof. From Lion’s Mane and other culinary and medicinal mushrooms to micro herbs, edible flowers, whole-head leafy greens, and fruiting crops like cucumbers and tomatoes, the vertical barn is a hub of year-round, sustainable food production.
Redefining the Food Supply Chain
By growing food on-site and selling directly to consumers through their restaurant, delicatessen, and cookery school, Seedleaves eliminates the need for long-distance food imports or reliance on wholesalers. This direct-to-consumer model not only reduces carbon emissions but also ensures peak freshness and reconnects consumers with the origins of their food through gourmet dishes.
A Vision for the Future
“Vertical farming has often been about building the biggest monocrop farms, but we believe there’s a better way,” said William Benson, Founder of Seedleaves. “We’re creating a network of smaller, sustainable, direct-to-consumer farms that bring maximum freshness with a minimal footprint. From farm to plate in just 39 steps—that’s the future of food.”
With the launch of Urban Growing Club, William hopes to empower schools to cultivate fresh produce year-round through aeroponic Tower Gardens, fostering sustainability, hands-on learning, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Cutting-Edge Technology for Sustainable Growth
Seedleaves’ facility showcases how technology like Tower Garden and InvertiGro systems can support diverse, year-round production of high-quality, nutrient-rich crops with reduced water and land use. The hyper-local model fosters community engagement, education, and resilience in urban and peri-urban environments, challenging traditional supply chains and supporting healthier, more sustainable diets.
Join the Movement
With its commitment to producing food where it is consumed, Seedleaves is championing a shift in the food system, making sustainability, freshness, and local empowerment the cornerstones of modern agriculture.
For media enquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, please contact:
William Benson – william@seedleaves.com
Every Saturday at 10:30 am, or by appointment, William and the team provide tours around the facility, so go along to see the revolution in action.
All images used throughout this blog are credited to Seedleaves and Urban Growing Club.
