Aotearoa Market Garden is a farm at 24B Waterview Crescent in Kaiwaka, in the Kaipara district of Northland, with a Google rating of 5.0. The name points to a market garden, which grows vegetables and other crops for sale.
A good market garden grows food with care for the soil and sells it fresh, so customers get produce close to picking time. If you buy directly from a grower, ask what is in season, what was picked that day and how best to store and cook it. Seasonal produce is usually the best value, and buying what is ready means you eat food at its peak. Contact the grower first, as small farms often sell through set days, farm gates, markets or boxes, and may not be open for walk-ins. Regulars bring their own bags, some cash as well as a card, and are flexible about what is on offer, since growing depends on weather. Northland's warm climate suits a wide range of crops through the year.
For people in Kaiwaka and across Kaipara, Aotearoa Market Garden on Waterview Crescent is a local grower to get in touch with.