Beneath the streets of Kyiv, a farm is growing up to 50,000 trays of microgreens each month, combining innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Its founders, Roman and Oleksandr, lost their jobs due to the full-scale invasion but turned crisis into opportunity by investing in agriculture, reports Humanitarian Media Hub.
The farm’s underground location allows it to benefit from geothermal conditions, stabilizing temperature and humidity. This not only reduces energy costs but also creates ideal conditions for plant growth. The entrepreneurs have already achieved near energy independence using solar panels and batteries, with plans to add wind turbines and electric delivery vehicles.
“Pea tastes like fresh young peas, radish like radish, sunflower is crunchy and juicy. From a consumer’s perspective, it creates a wow effect,” the article states.
The farm’s concept is fully green. All microgreen waste is recycled into compost and biohumus, helping avoid greenhouse gas emissions. The founders emphasize that their business doesn’t just minimize environmental impact — it actively offsets urban pollution, especially in cities where transport is the main source of harmful emissions.
Their products are already available in major retail chains in Kyiv and the region, and are distributed to other areas via logistics centers. Expansion was made possible through grants, which helped fund essential equipment. The team plans to scale production to full capacity and enter new markets.
The underground microgreens farm in Kyiv shows how business, innovation, and environmental care can go hand in hand. The founders believe similar projects could be launched in other Ukrainian cities.
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