Market Garden
As a student and ambassador of the Market Garden Institute Masterclass (Quebec) Lisa and the garden team put into practice the growing methods taught by J.M. Fortier. The bio-intensive methods we employ represent a diversified organic cropping system that intensifies production with the goal of achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land, while simultaneously increasing biodiversity and sustaining the fertility of the soil.
We also have a focus on continued learning and development, taking seasonal interns on in the market garden each year
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We take a 3-layered approach to garden nutrition:
- Annual soil testing and mineral supplementation to create a minerally balanced soil.
- Feeding our soil every bed-switch with biochar, home-made compost, green manure residues, microbial innoculants and/or worm castings.
- Feeding our plants with organic fertilisers, as required..
The result is nutrient dense, vibrant food which tastes amazing and delivers a health boost.
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All of our products are packaged in reusable containers or home-compostable packaging.
Where to get our produce
This year our produce will be available during the growing season in our favourite local stores:
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Freshlink Grocer
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Soul Food Organic Queenstown​​
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You can also enjoy our produce when dining out in Wanakas finest restaurants and cafes: Kika, Arc, Francescas, Sofi, Fedeli, Big Fig & Desert Heart.
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We also attend the monthly farmers markets in Luggate - except the January one as we will be too busy at that time.
Our Products
Seasonal Vegetables
We grow a complete range of seasonal veggies, from herbs like, coriander, basil, dill and italian parsley. Specialty onions including spring oinons, banana shallots, and italian red onions. Brocollini, zuchinni, carrots, peas, beans, cauliflower, garlic, leek, asian greens, beets, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, eggplants, fennel bulbs, daikon, radish, baby turnips and more...
You can find these product on the plates at Wanakas best restaurants, at the Luggate Markets, and occasionally at Freshlink.
Seasonal Salad Mix
Our seasonal salads are selected for maximum diversity of greens (and purples) of the season. Across the season it may contain: lettuces, baby kales,, chois, rocket, mizuna, mustards and more. This mix is for those wanting maximum diversity, flavour and health benefits from their raw greens. All greens mixes are packaged in sealed home-compostable bags from econic and are available at Freshlink, and Soulfood.
Stir Fry Mix - spring and autumn.
A mix of sturdy greens for throwing in at the end of cooking, juicing or blitzing in a smoothie. Perfect for miso bowls, curries, poke bowls. braising, light steaming or stir-frying. All greens mixes are packaged in sealed home-compostable bags from econic. Availalbe at Freshlink and Soulfood.
Lettuce Mix
A diverse selection of seasonal lettuces. All greens mixes are packaged in sealed home-compostable bags from econic. Available at Freshlink and Soulfood
Activated Walnuts
We hand harvest, shell, then activate locally grown walnuts. Coated in a cinnamon spice mix and dehydrated to give a satisfying crunch. These delicacies are available year round at Freshlink.
Living Herbs
We grow a complete range of living herbs, in all=natural potting media, in plant fibre pots from fertilpot. The range includes, basil, coriander, dill, parsley, thyme, oregano, marjoram and more...
They can be transplanted in their pots straight into the garden for ongoing harvests.
Our living herb range is available at Freshlink during the growing season.