Revol Greens begins planting at new California facility

Revol Greens’ national growth strategy continues to germinate with the inaugural planting at its recently completed Tehachapi, California greenhouse.

In mid-September, the first harvest of a wide variety of organic baby leaf and head lettuce will follow inside the first phase of Revol Greens’ 64-acre greenhouse. The brand’s new West Coast presence will service retailers and restaurants throughout the region. Amid a historical drought in California where 80 percent of the state’s water is used for agriculture, Revol Greens will leverage a sustainable and controlled growing environment that requires just one pint of water per container of greens, compared to 12 gallons per container in the field-–the annual equivalent of over 300 million gallons of water saved.

“We are hyper-focused on the challenging dynamic to deliver a high volume of fresh, quality leafy greens at a time when water and other resources are extremely limited,” said Tom Thompson, chief revenue officer of Revol Greens. “The inspiration to start Revol Greens was to introduce a new option led by bright minds in sustainability and farming to address concerns that threaten the accessibility – and safety – of our fresh food supply. With this model, we knew California would become the next expansion region for us, helping to reach over 50 million consumers within one day of harvest. We are eager to demonstrate these advances and join fellow environmental stewards in the region.”

Revol Greens uses a proprietary Grown Clean and Green process within all operations that offers an animal and pest-free environment with no pesticides or herbicides, creating a clean, ready-to-eat product free of any chemical residue. The process does not require a chlorine-based rinse to wash away trace elements of chemicals. In addition, Tehachapi offers a unique climate with over 278 average sunny days per year with milder temperatures. This natural sunlight provides more than 85 percent of the plant’s light needs, as opposed to indoor factory farms that rely 100 percent on artificial light and energy use.

Out of the Tehachapi greenhouse, Revol Greens also will offer its USDA Certified Organic lettuce grown with the company’s Plant-Fed Organic nutrient source, as opposed to using fertilizer that contains animal byproducts.