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green all year · grown in chișinău

Living greens, harvested an hour from you.

Lettuce, herbs, microgreens - harvested today across our 5 vertical farms in Chișinău. At your door tomorrow, alive.

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Already in 28 stores across Moldova.

9 chains · 5 vertical farms · living greens, every day.

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Our philosophy

Living lettuce has roots.

  1. 0 km vs. 2,000 km imported Grown in Chișinău, delivered straight to your home.
  2. 1 hour vs. 7 days on the shelf From harvest to your fridge, the same day.
  3. No pesticides vs. chemical sprays Grown under LEDs, in clean water - no treatments.
  4. Green all year vs. in season only Winter, summer, rain or frost - same taste, always.

what we grow

What we grow for you.

20+ varieties, grown every day in vertical farms right in the city.

  • Romaine lettuce, Rafael variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Romaine

    crisp, sweet-bitter

  • Batavia lettuce, Aleppo variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Batavia

    tender leaves, lightly crisp

  • Red Butterhead lettuce, Warhol variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Red Butterhead

    red leaves, buttery taste

  • Oakleaf lettuce, Kireve variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Oakleaf

    oak-shaped leaves, a hint of nut

  • Red Batavia lettuce, Carmesi variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Red Batavia

    red, curly, tender leaves

  • Red Oakleaf lettuce, Belesai variety, harvested at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Red Oakleaf

    oak-shaped leaves, red-green

  • Basil grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Basil

    sweet, classic Italian

  • Mint grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Mint

    cooling, made for tea

  • Parsley grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Parsley

    flat-leaf, intense

  • Coriander grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Coriander

    citrusy, lifts any salad.

  • Dill grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Dill

    delicate, a whisper of anise

  • Rosemary grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Rosemary

    woody, Mediterranean

  • Radish microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Radish

    peppery, deep red

  • Pea microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Pea

    sweet, crunchy

  • Sunflower microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Sunflower

    nutty-tasting

  • Broccoli microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Broccoli

    mild, gently bitter

  • Basil microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Basil

    young, intensely aromatic

  • Coriander microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Coriander

    young, vibrant citrus

  • Sorrel microgreens grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Sorrel

    tangy, citrusy

  • Chili peppers grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Chili

    hot, aromatic, intense

  • Kale grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Kale

    crisp, dense, a superfood

  • Pak Choi grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Pak Choi

    Asian, gently sweet

  • Petunias grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Petunia

    sweet, decorative blooms

  • Wild strawberries grown under LEDs at the CityFarm vertical farm in Chișinău

    Wild strawberry

    sweet, fragrant

subscriptions

Fresh, at your pace.

Every plan draws on all 5 farms. You pick what goes in the box each week.

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The CityFarm Try box with living lettuce harvested today in Chișinău

Try

One box. No promises.

195 MDLper box

  • 1 small box
  • 4 greens in the box
  • one-time delivery
  • you pick the greens
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The CityFarm Fresh box with living lettuce, herbs and microgreens

Fresh

Weekly. The best value.

295 MDLper week

  • medium box
  • weekly delivery
  • 6 + 1 greens, your pick
  • pause or cancel anytime
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The big CityFarm Family box with living greens for 4+ people

Family

For the home that eats green every day.

395 MDLper week

  • big box
  • weekly delivery
  • 8 + 2 greens
  • portions for 4+ people
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how it works

Green, zero effort.

You pick the box. We harvest, deliver and do the worrying. You enjoy.

A child in a paper crown next to a CityFarm box full of fresh lettuce and greens

Zero Hassle

Subscribe in 2 minutes. Friday morning we harvest, Friday evening the box is at your door. No hauling bags from the store.

A child inspecting the roots of a fresh lettuce with a magnifying glass - no pests, no pesticides

No Pesticides. Ever.

Grown across 5 vertical farms in Chișinău. No chemicals, no mud on your shoes, no surprises.

A child biting into a living lettuce, roots and all, at the family table

Alive, Roots and All.

From root to your table in under an hour. Keep it in the fridge roots-down - it stays alive for 5 days.

common questions

Everything you want to know before your first box.

Short answers, no vague promises. Question missing? Write to us.

How long do the greens stay fresh in the fridge?

Roots down, our lettuce stays alive for 5 days on the counter or in the fridge. It's living, not cut. Herbs and microgreens: 4–7 days, depending on the variety.

Can I pause my subscription?

Yes, anytime. Message us and we skip that week's delivery. Off on holiday? Pause on Saturday evening, switch it back on when you're home.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, anytime. Just message us. No phone calls, no forms, no penalties. Cancel today and nothing arrives next week.

Do you deliver to my part of Chișinău?

We cover every sector of Chișinău: Centru, Botanica, Ciocana, Râșcani, Buiucani, Telecentru. In the suburbs? Write to us and we'll check together.

What if I'm not home for the delivery?

We text you a one-hour window before the delivery. Leave the box with a neighbor or the concierge, or we'll reschedule for the next day - free.

How can I pay?

The Try box: card or cash on delivery. The Fresh and Family plans: card only, charged weekly after each confirmed delivery.

testimonials

What people say once they've quit supermarket salad.

Neighbors from Chișinău, parents, chefs. Same conclusion: living lettuce, every week.

"I forgot what bagged salad even looks like. Mine lives on the counter for 5 days now - roots and all, like in a garden."

AAndreiBotanica · customer for 6 months

"My first box came Friday morning. Saturday night it was still crunchy. I'm not going back to the shelf."

MMihaiCentru · Fresh plan

"'Harvested today, delivered today.' That's what my friend told me. I thought it was marketing. Then I tasted it."

CCristinaTelecentru · Fresh plan

"I forgot what bagged salad even looks like. Mine lives on the counter for 5 days now - roots and all, like in a garden."

AAndreiBotanica · customer for 6 months

"The kids eat their greens without me begging. That alone is worth the subscription."

EElenaTelecentru · mom of 2

"The box lands on Tuesday. Tuesday night we make a salad together. It's become a family ritual."

DDianaRâșcani · Family plan

"I pause it when we go on holiday, switch it back on when we're home. One click. Zero fuss."

SSergiuBuiucani · Fresh plan

"The kids eat their greens without me begging. That alone is worth the subscription."

EElenaTelecentru · mom of 2

"In a kitchen, freshness is everything. CityFarm brings me greens picked that same morning. It changes the plate."

VChef VladRestaurant Noroc

"I work with them for microgreens. Consistent quality, delivery on the dot, no surprises."

MMariaBistro Verde · sous chef

"We used to import lettuce from Italy. It cost a lot and arrived limp. Now I get it from an hour away. Easy decision."

AChef AndreiLa Casa · head chef

"In a kitchen, freshness is everything. CityFarm brings me greens picked that same morning. It changes the plate."

VChef VladRestaurant Noroc
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