Locally grown.
always fresh.
Our products are grown in water (hydroponics) without dirt, weeds, rocks, fertilizers and pesticides that typically accompany traditional farming methods. This means that the safest, healthiest, and most beautiful produce can be locally delivered — fresh and ready eat!
Contact us at grnsforyou@gmail.com
Thank-you for supporting your local growers! We look forward to working with you.
A little about us...
Greens for You, LLC is owned and operated by Elton and Celia Koehn. We started our business in the spring of 2013. With 9,500 square feet of growing area using greenhouses and grow lights, we are able to provide fresh produce to our customers year-round. Our once a week delivery route brings our products to local grocery stores and restaurants. We also supply and deliver to surrounding areas; Champaign/Urbana, Bloomington/Normal, Springfield, and Peoria. Illinois State University is a loyal customer, using our lettuces in their cafeterias.
Our Products
Boston Butter Bibb
Boston or butter head lettuce is leafy with a distinctive buttery flavor and crunchy texture. Best eaten fresh. This lettuce grows very well in hydroponic gardens.
Green Leaf Lettuce
Green leaf lettuce has broad, curly leaf varieties with a delicate flavor and a mildly crispy texture. The shape of this looseleaf lettuce’s leaves are similar to that of the oak tree.
Red Leaf Lettuce
Similar to green leaf, red leaf lettuce has large, loose heads and thick leaves that appear to be crumpled. The color of its leaves is usually medium to dark-red. In addition to making a great choice for fine salads, it offers many health benefits.
romaine Lettuce
Romaine is a variety of lettuce that grows in a tall head of sturdy dark green leaves with firm ribs down their centers. It is crisp, succulent, and crunchy with a mild, slightly bitter taste.
Living Herbs
Basil – Sweet/savory; hints of mint, anise, and pepper
Cilantro – Fresh and citrusy; mild spicy flavor
Sage – Earthy taste; hints of mint, eucalyptus and lemon
Oregano – Slightly bitter taste; sharp and peppery
Parsley – Touch of earthiness; clean and peppery
Dill – Buttery herb; notes of anise and lemon
Chives – Delicate onion flavor; hints of garlic
Mint – Fresh and sweet; adds coolness to savory dishes
Sweet Thai Basil – Slightly spicy; anise/licorice-like taste
Purple Basil – Clove-like; slightly spicy flavor
Thyme – Earthy with floral hints; a little sweet and peppery
Watercress – Peppery when raw; vegetable-like when cooked
Rosemary- Highly aromatic and pungent; lemon-pine flavor
