Greenhouse Gold How Kinghaven Farms’ Lettuce is Set to Change the Salad Game

httpshavengreens.ca@newsletter.paragraph.com (Haven Greens) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:46:04 GMT

We have a lettuce problem in Ontario. We love our salads, but how we get our greens leaves a lot to be desired. Most of the lettuce Ontarians buy is grown in the western United States, which means that by the time it gets to you it’s both old (and often slimy) and incredibly bad for the environment — yes, even the organic kind.

Here at Kinghaven Farms, we knew there had to be a better way. That’s why we’re on a mission to get Ontarians amazing tasting, pesticide and herbicide-free, sustainably grown, leafy greens at a price that won’t blow their budget. Here’s how we’re changing what you put on your plate, one salad at a time.

Why is lettuce so darn expensive?

If you’re a lettuce lover you likely already know that the price of lettuce has skyrocketed recently. Statistics Canada reports that lettuce prices jumped by more than 30% between December 2021 and December 2022. The most recent data from June 2023 shows another 6% increase. While it’s true that inflation has driven up grocery prices significantly, it’s not the only factor behind the sharp increase in lettuce prices.......

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