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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong
Kadoorie Farm
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) spreads over 148 hectares of land and is located on the northern slopes and foothills of Hong Kong's highest mountain – Tai Mo Shan.
Vegetables are produced on a one hectare hillside area at KFBG and there are over 60 varieties of vegetables and herbs grown in our farmland. We have 17 hectares of terraced orchards producing over 25 different varieties of fruit crops, herbs and tea, as well as honey. Our eco-garden displays organic farming practices compatible to urban settings for visitors to learn how to grow their own food.
Eating local food in season is an important part of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Do you know what kind of produce is in season in Hong Kong and in nearby areas? Supermarkets may not be able to provide you these details as they import food from all over the world. This also adds a large amount of carbon and ecological footprint to the food.
See seasonal vegetables grown at the farm here.
See the Kadoorie Farm website here.
See "growFOOD@home course" at the farm.
See "Near Urban Hong Kong, a Taste of the Farm" New York Times March 15, 2010.
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