For chefs & restaurants

Premium microgreens for professional kitchens in Oshawa & Durham Region

Local, consistent, cut-to-order. We supply restaurants, cafes, caterers, and culinary professionals across Durham Region with fresh microgreens harvested weekly.

Why chefs choose The Leaf Origin

Harvested to order

Unlike commercial suppliers who ship from central warehouses, we cut your order the same Saturday morning it's delivered. You receive greens at peak freshness, not greens that have been refrigerated for 5 days in transit.

Genuinely local sourcing

Our farm is in Oshawa โ€” the same region we serve. When you feature The Leaf Origin on your menu, you can truthfully tell guests where their food comes from. Farm name, city, and story included.

Consistent weekly supply

Our indoor climate-controlled farm produces consistent, predictable yields every week โ€” regardless of Ontario weather or seasons. No supply disruptions. No quality variance. Same beautiful product every Saturday.

Zero pesticides, guaranteed

Coco Coir, Perlite and Vermiculite mix, organic nutrients, zero pesticides or herbicides. We can provide full transparency on our growing inputs โ€” important for restaurants with farm-to-table commitments or health-focused positioning.

Competitive wholesale pricing

Volume-based pricing available for weekly recurring orders. Longer shelf life means less waste. We work with your needs โ€” custom quantities, mix-and-match varieties, and flexible delivery windows within our service area.

Direct relationship

You deal directly with the growers โ€” no distributors or middlemen. Need a specific variety? Unusual quantity? Special schedule? We can discuss it directly and often accommodate custom requests for established accounts.

Varieties available for wholesale

Broccoli

Mild ยท Fresh ยท Slightly earthy

Salads, smoothie bowls, garnish, sandwiches. Most versatile variety. Popular health claims for menu copy.

Arugula

Peppery ยท Nutty ยท Bold

Pizza finish, pasta garnish, charcuterie, oysters, upscale plating. Signature chef favourite.

Radish

Spicy ยท Vibrant ยท Dramatic colour

Visual impact plating, tacos, ramen, poke bowls. Crimson stems with green leaves โ€” stunning on white plates.

Amaranth

Mild ยท Earthy ยท Deep crimson

Most visually dramatic microgreen available. Dessert plating, fine dining garnish, tasting menus. Stops tables in their tracks.

Sunflower

Nutty ยท Sweet ยท Satisfying crunch

Salad base, sandwich stacks, grain bowls. Thick, substantial texture that holds up in composed dishes.

Sweet Pea Shoots

Sweet ยท Delicate ยท Tendril texture

Spring menus, stir-fries, soups, Asian-inspired dishes. Wilts beautifully into warm dishes.

How wholesale ordering works

  1. Contact us

    Email us at wholesale@theleaforigin.ca or use the contact form. Tell us your restaurant name, weekly volume estimate, and preferred varieties.

  2. Get a quote

    We'll send you wholesale pricing based on your weekly quantities and variety mix. Pricing scales with volume โ€” the more you order, the better your rate.

  3. Set your standing order

    Once we agree on quantities and pricing, we set up your standing weekly order. Place orders by Thursday for that weekend's harvest and delivery.

  4. Weekly delivery

    Harvested Saturday morning, delivered to your kitchen Saturday or Sunday. Consistent quality, every week โ€” so you can plan your menus with confidence.

Delivery area

We currently deliver to commercial kitchens across Durham Region, Ontario including:

  • Oshawa
  • Whitby
  • Ajax
  • Pickering
  • Courtice
  • Bowmanville
  • Clarington

Outside our delivery area? Contact us โ€” we may be able to accommodate depending on volume and location.

Ready to elevate your menu with local microgreens?

Join the growing community of Durham Region chefs who trust The Leaf Origin for fresh, consistent, locally-grown microgreens every week.

Request a wholesale quote

Or email us directly: wholesale@theleaforigin.ca