About The 5n2 Hydroponic Farms
Mission
We grow sustainable, high-quality produce to create a healthier community, and reinvest all profits into feeding Toronto’s most vulnerable residents.
Brand purpose
To nourish people with healthy, locally grown greens, while using every sale to feed those in need.
Vision
To become Toronto’s leading mission-driven produce brand, where every bite supports a better future.
About 5N2 Hydroponic Farms
5N2 is doing what no other Canadian food support small charity has done before — growing produce using a hydroponic farm system to be self-sustainable.
Founded in 2013 by Seema David, 5N2 has been actively fighting food insecurity in Scarborough over the past decade. Today, 5N2 is on the path of revolutionizing the future of the small charity sector, having added an innovative hyper-local agriculture cultivation system. With two hydroponic farms currently stationed on-site, the farms are now up and running!
Unlike traditional farming, crops are soil-less and rely on nutrient-rich water and lights in a controlled environment agriculture (CEA). This closed system allows optimal conditions to be maintained year-round, unaffected by the vagaries of the external environment.
Seema envisions that this farming system will not only create a stable means of fresh greens for their free meal programs but also create a revenue stream propelling 5N2 onto a path of self-sustainability.
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Our Products in Hydroponic Farms: Grown with Purpose
Become A Pick-Up Partner
Help us bring fresh, local food closer to our community through our hydroponic farm in Scarborough! Whether you’re a local store, community center, or small business, you can make a real impact by becoming a pick-up partner. Partner with us to help fight against hunger!
What are the benefits of hydroponic farms?
- Controlled environment
- Minimal footprint
- Low water usage
- 100% pesticide-free
- Year-round availability
- Promotes healthy eating
“With these farms, we are able to grow fresh, leafy vegetables year round. We hope to contribute to a carbon neutral future by revolutionizing local access food for a more sustainable future; not just in terms of the environment, but by making indigent communities more resilient and secure.”
– Seema David, Founder
How to Get Your Greens
We Deliver
Enjoy farm-fresh greens delivered right to your door.
Fast, local and fresh. We offer Free deliveries for orders above $15.
All Year Round Fresh Greens
Rain or shine, we grow indoors!
Get delicious greens every season of the year. Clean and Pestcide Free!
Subscribe For Monthly Delivery
Never run out of greens again!
Set it and forget it with our hassle-free monthly subscription.
Our Pick-Up Point
Save on delivery by picking up your greens from one of our trusted local partners.
Fresh food, closer to home.
Hydroponic Farm Scarborough FAQ
Project Green is 5N2’s flagship vertical farming initiative. It was created to fight food insecurity through sustainable urban agriculture. By using advanced indoor growing methods, the farm produces fresh, nutrient-dense food year-round for 5N2’s community programs and local families.
Project Green supports hunger relief by growing fresh produce locally and consistently. As a hydroponic farm in Scarborough, it supplies nutrient-dense greens directly to 5N2’s food programs and community kitchen initiatives.
Because the farm operates indoors, production is steady throughout the year. That means fewer gaps in supply and more reliable access to healthy food for individuals and families who need it most.
Yes. One of the major advantages of indoor vertical farming is year-round growing. Weather does not interrupt production.
This hydroponic farm in Scarborough continues to grow fresh greens even during cold Canadian winters, helping ensure a consistent supply of local produce when outdoor farms cannot operate.
Yes. Hydroponic farming uses significantly less water than traditional soil farming and avoids many of the environmental pressures tied to large-scale agriculture.
Because crops are grown indoors in a controlled environment, there is no need for large fields, heavy soil disruption, or long transportation routes. Growing food close to the community reduces food miles and helps lower overall environmental impact.
Locally grown produce is fresher and often reaches your plate faster. When food travels long distances, it loses time, nutrients, and freshness along the way.
A hydroponic farm in Scarborough grows food close to the community it serves. That means shorter supply chains, more transparency, and a stronger connection between local food production and local food security.
Many hydroponic farms focus strictly on commercial production. 5N2’s farm operates with a social purpose.
Project Green is directly tied to hunger relief efforts. The produce grown supports food programs and community kitchens, making it part of a larger mission: rescue food, feed people, fight hunger. It’s not just about growing greens — it’s about strengthening food access in Scarborough.
Volunteer opportunities may be available depending on current programs and capacity. Community involvement plays an important role in keeping operations running.
The best way to learn about volunteering or visiting is to contact 5N2 directly through their website for up-to-date information about opportunities.
The farm focuses on growing fresh, nutrient-dense greens suitable for year-round production. These typically include leafy vegetables and herbs that thrive in vertical hydroponic systems.
The goal is to produce food that is both nutritious and practical for community meal programs, ensuring steady access to healthy options in Scarborough.
Our Community Impact
More than 100,000 meals —are served annually
95% less water —is used than traditional farming
Zero pesticides—Better than organic produce
