Where to place your orders for Circuit Breaker offerings
“We’ve begun to see much more interest and engagement with our customers, especially with many of our Pluck and Play events, where guests come down to get their hands dirty, learn about farming, and most importantly, drink and eat.”
Bollywood Veggies
Run by the charismatic duo of Ivy Singh and husband Lim Ho Seng, the farming collective and organic-growing education centre operates a 10-acre space in Kranji that grows a multitude of local produce without the use of chemicals such as pesticides and fertilisers, many of which are sold in the Kampong Earth Shop and in-house restaurant Poison Ivy Bistro. With their grounds resembling an agricultural Botanic Gardens, they conduct many tours and workshops where guests can learn more about our local fauna.
Circuit Breaker Offerings
Poison Ivy Bistro is offering island-wide delivery for its freshly cooked bento boxes and platters, which includes the signature Nasi Lemak ($12/pax) and Warrior’s Vegetarian Platter ($12/pax). Other items available online include produce, baked goods, and homemade condiments from the Kampong Earth Shop. They will also be selling a micro-farming activity kit ($12) for those looking to flex their green thumbs during this period; it includes a bag of kang kong and sunflower seeds, along with the relevant equipment. 100 Neo Tiew Road. Tel: 6898 5001
Greencircle Eco-farm
The 2.2 hectare organic farm practices permaculture and the four basic principles of organic farming (adopted from the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Merchants. The name Greencircle, is inspired by its processes. Through the recycling and collection of natural byproducts such as fallen leaves and rejected mung beans from bean sprout factories, they have operated with minimal waste and impact to the surrounding environment.
Circuit Breaker Offerings
With over 100 varieties of edible plants, the farm’s Veggie Box ($30/50) is perfect for plating up a healthful meal. The collection of choices range from leafy vegetables like watercress and moringa; fruits like papaya, passion fruit and lime; herbs like Mexican tarragon, Indian borage and ginger. 41 Neo Tiew Road. Tel: 9784 7275. Online: greencircle.com.sg
Edible Garden City
What started as a project for repurposing lesser used spaces in urban developments for innovative agriculture has now evolved into an award-winning agricultural collective, with numerous garden commissions in hotels, residential buildings, schools and restaurants, and the 7,000 sq ft Citizen Farm. At the latter, herbs, edible flowers and micro-greens are produced sustainably for many Michelin-starred restaurants, bars and beauty purveyors.
Circuit Breaker Offerings
Besides the aforementioned OFC Provisions programme, budding home masterchefs will be delighted to know that Edible Garden City is also selling a RGB Grow Kit ($29) for those looking to cultivate their very own micro-greens. The kit comes with a detailed instruction list and the equipment needed to grow the red amaranth, Genovese basil and butterfly blue pea seeds. 60 Jalan Penjara. Online: citizenfarm.com.sg
Quan Fa Organic Farm
As one of Singapore’s first organic vegetable retailers, Quan Fa Organic Farm has since grown into one of the leading distributors locally. Besides the local fruits and vegetables that can be grown in their plot of land in Neo Tiew, they also bring in exceptional produce from organically certified farms in Thailand and Cameron Highlands.
Circuit Breaker Offerings
Fret not over lack of supply; its dedicated supply chain has ensured that stocks are resupplied daily at 10pm. Its extensive online shop boasts a collection of hardy vegetables, leafy greens, fruit, mushrooms and sprouts. Stuck for choice? Opt for a range of bundled boxes of assorted fruits and vegetables, including the Organic Box (from $35) and the 5kg Subscription Box ($240). Plot 119, 2G Neo Tiew Lane. Tel: 6793 7693. Online: quanfaorganic.com.sg