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10 best local vegetable farms & fruit farms to buy fresh crops
10 best local vegetable farms & fruit farms to buy fresh crops

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10 best local vegetable farms & fruit farms to buy fresh crops

A fruit farm is where fruits such as strawberries are grown for food. These farms often cultivate plants such as trees or vines and can range from larger commercial orchards to smaller family-run operations. Some farms also sell vegetables such as spinach and lettuce. Check out our list of the 10 best fruit farms in Singapore to buy fresh vegetables from. At The Local Farm, they go by this simple mantra: no farmers, no food. This is why the farm believes in the importance of bringing vegetable farms in Singapore closer to people. Enjoy an authentic farm-to-fork experience at Bistro by GA, nestled in the countryside of the bustling city. With many of their raw ingredients procured from The Local Farm, their scrumptious farm-fresh dishes are one way through which the farm supports local farmers. A must-try appetiser is their Nicoise Salad (S$18), made up of farm-fresh eggs, iceberg lettuce, tuna chunks, black and green olives, cherry tomatoes and onion strips, served with thousand island dressing. Complete your salad with a Seafood Platter (S$22), a medley of pan-grilled prawns, scallops, sashimi-grade squid and sea bass fillet with chilli and basil. Their Grilled Rib Eye With Red Wine Sauce (S$35) comprises perfectly grilled rib eye steak served with blanched greens and mashed potatoes, paired with intoxicating red wine. 240 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718898 +65 6898 9111 Wed & Thu: 10.30am – 4.45pm Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 9.45pm Sun: 10am – 4.45pm Closed on Mon & Tue Facebook | Instagram | Website SG Veg Farms is one of the first and only semi-automated urban farms on the rooftops of HDB multi-storey car parks in Singapore. They focus on bringing farms closer to consumers by shortening food miles, as well as ensuring fresh and delicious crops for the community. Their Coriander (S$1.65) (above, left) is a must-have herb for any kitchen. Its green leaves and delicate stems bring a refreshing, lemony note to salads, soups, curries and salsas. It is ideal for adding a burst of freshness and enhancing the taste of your dishes. Nai Bai (S$2.98) (above, right), also known as Baby Bok Choy, is a tender vegetable with a mild, sweet flavour. Its small, spoon-shaped dark green leaves and white crunchy stems make it perfect for stir-fries, steaming or adding to soups. It is not only yummy but is also packed with vitamins and nutrients, making it a healthy and versatile addition to any meal. Admiralty Drive, Block 354 (Multi-Storey Car Park), #05, K1, 750354 +65 8875 0006 8am – 11.30am & 2pm – 6pm (Daily) Facebook | Instagram | Website Kin Yan Agrotech is a pesticide-free, sustainable farm that cultivates crops, including wheat grass, aloe vera, and more. They also focus on reducing their carbon footprint by manufacturing on-site. Moreover, the vegetable farm offers educational tours and activities. Delicate and mild, their Golden Spring Mushrooms have a velvety texture and are high in protein and amino acids. The mushrooms can be chopped, sliced, quartered, minced or pureed. The longer the cooking duration, the firmer the golden spring mushrooms become. Their Pea Sprouts are known for their high nutritional value and their unique, fresh taste. They are a good source of vitamins A and C, protein and fibre. Pea sprouts are also easy to grow and can thrive in small areas, making them a popular option for many home gardens. 220 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718830 +65 6794 8368 9am – 5pm (Daily) Facebook | Instagram | Website Edible Garden City is a local social enterprise that champions the Grow-Our-Own-Food movement in cities around the world to improve food security and resilience, starting locally with Singapore. Their food production wing was previously known as Citizen Farm. Their farmers grow premium, pesticide-free produce, specialising in micro-greens (above, right), fragrant herbs and vibrant edible flowers. These have been supplied to more than 220 establishments across Singapore, from cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants. All their crops are grown at their headquarters in Queenstown and their rooftop farm at Funan Mall. Micro-greens, the young seedlings of edible vegetables, which you can purchase from the vegetable farm include celery, coriander, basil, lemon balm and mustard frills. These are packed in cardboard cartons with up to 4 or 8 punnets, each measuring 12cm by 12cm. 60 Jalan Penjara, Singapore 149375 Facebook | Instagram | Website Nosh Produce is a Singapore-based urban farm that harvests fresh, locally grown edible flowers and micro-greens. They grow the crops indoors, allowing for year-round harvesting. Bring your dishes to the next level with their Chef's Selection Starter Pack (S$50) (above, left) that contains 1 x Mixed Edible Flowers Bloom Box, 1 x Viola Bloom Box, 1 x Nasturtium Herb Box, 1 x Red Vein Sorrel Herb Box, 1 x Micro Pea Tendril and 1 x Micro Green Shiso. Varieties will be replaced if they do not have any of the above herbs available. Harvested and sent to your doorstep within the same day, brighten up your meals with the Edible Flowers Mix Bloom Box (S$16) (above, right) that injects extra bursts of colour. 11 Chencharu Link, Singapore 768145 +65 9011 0151 (WhatsApp) Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm Closed on Sat & Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website Why Japanese fruits are the perfect family-friendly treats for children Yili Farm is a family-run business founded in 1996 by Mr Toh. Mr Toh's passion for vegetable farming helped Yili to become one of Singapore's leading vegetable farms. Produce sold include Premium Fresh Wheatgrass (S$2.90) (above, left) packed with vitamins (A, C, E, K), minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium), amino acids and chlorophyll. They also sell Green Kale (S$5) (above, right), a super food that is celebrated for its high concentration of nutrients. It contains Vitamin A (promotes eye and bone health), Vitamin C (aids in chronic disease prevention) and Vitamin K (for blood clotting and bone-building). 1 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 719881 +65 6684 0600 (WhatsApp) 9am – 5pm (Daily) Facebook | Instagram | Website Bollywood Farms has a reputation for being an all-in-one farm that nurtures vegetables, teaches and cooks. Ms Ivy Singh-Lim and her husband, Lim Ho Seng, founded the farm in 2000. Since then, it has become a hub for farming, education and community engagement. The vegetable farm in Singapore has its own farm, the Poison Ivy Bistro that takes farm-to-table food back to Earth with its delicious, wholesome cooking style at affordable prices. They use their fresh produce for products such as banana cake, tapioca and sweet potato, sambal and kaya. Their a-la carte menu is seasonal and they change their menu often to bring you your favourite food. If you are planning a day in the countryside with a group of 20 people or more, their cuisine curator can create a memorable dining experience for you. 100 Neo Tiew Road, Singapore 719026 +65 6898 5001 Wed to Fri: 10am – 3pm Sat & Sun: 7am – 6pm Facebook | Instagram | Website The Sundowner Nature Experience Centre is a rooftop farm above the bustling cafes of the Siglap restaurant belt. The farm's founders, who chanced upon a shophouse, decided to convert what was a bare concrete space on top of it into a nature-centric social sanctuary. The farm's Rooftop Farm Experience (every Sat from 5pm to 7pm, S$115/Adult & S$85/Child) is their award-winning flagship tour experience and also one of their most popular. Ascend their retro spiral staircase and learn about organic gardening. Don a bee suit, feed honeybees, and end your day by sampling honey and downing sunset cocktails. If you are addicted to your smartphone, get off your screen and study insects up close in a session called Bees! Ants! Worms! (every Sat from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, S$85/Adult and S$65/Child). There will be lots of photo moments and hands-on activities. This is a lower-priced alternative to the former tour and is a favourite among students and families. 705A East Coast Road, No. 705, Singapore 459062 +65 9249 5400 Daily: 24 hours Facebook | Instagram | Website Green Harvest produces top-quality vegetables grown in a sustainable and chemical-free environment. They delivered fresh harvested vegetables to customers within 24 hours and the company strives to fosters a safe and quality work environment for all their employees. The produce they sell includes the Chinese Endives (above, left), a leafy vegetable with a distinct bitter taste and potential health benefits. Its unique flavour, versatility in cooking, and nutritional value make it a special ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and its bitterness is linked to compounds that help with digestion. They also stock the Japanese Tang Ho (above, right), a variation of the chrysanthemum greens. A good source of nutrients such as B-carotene and antioxidants, the vegetable is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, especially in soups, steamboat and stir fried meals. 8 Neo Tiew Harvest Lane, Singapore 718779 +65 6235 6885 Daily: 24 hours Facebook | Instagram | Website ComCrop is Singapore's urban farming pioneer. They grow food on rooftops near where communities live by reinvigorating marginalised spaces and embracing underprivileged workforces to grow and harvest the highest quality pesticide-free produce in Singapore. Their Signature Fresh Pesto (S$5/bottle), which contains fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil with roasted pine nuts, garlic and sea salt for enhanced flavour, is grown and harvested locally. It is made from their hydroponically grown pesticide-free Basil and hand-picked by Comcrop's staff. Then, the kitchens at the social enterprise Pope Jai Thai blend the sauce. The farm keeps pesky bugs and pests off its greens by growing them inside its rooftop greenhouse. They also do not use any pesticides and herbicides to keep your food safe. They grow their vegetables using advanced hydroponic technology that uses 90 percent less water than traditional farming, which makes them more environmentally sustainable. 15 Woodlands Loop, Rooftop Greenhouse Farm, Singapore 738322 Mon to Fri: 8.30am – 4pm Sat: 9am – 12.30pm Closed on Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website Xian Jin Mixed Vegetable Rice: All dishes at $2 for the past 19 years, never-ending queues The post 10 best local vegetable farms & fruit farms to buy fresh crops appeared first on

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