Whole Foods Market to build greenhouse atop Brooklyn store

New York -- Whole Foods Market announced that Gotham Greens will be its operating partner in the nation’s first commercial- scale greenhouse farm integrated within a supermarket. The 20,000-sq.-ft. greenhouse, which is currently under construction on the roof of the forthcoming Whole Foods Market store in Gowanus, Brooklyn, is scheduled to open in late 2013.



The new greenhouse will be designed, built and operated by Gotham Greens in partnership with Whole Foods Market. The specially designed rooftop farm will include advanced irrigation systems that use up to 20 times less water than conventional farming as well as enhanced glazing materials and electrical equipment to reduce overall energy demand. Gotham Greens will grow premium quality, pesticide-free produce year round in the greenhouse for the Gowanus store along with other Whole Foods locations throughout New York City, the retailer said.



The rooftop greenhouse will be fully operational at the time of the new store opening.



To watch a video about Gotham Greens and this greenhouse initiative, visit Darkrye.com.