Fernside Microfarm specialize in the vertical farming of microgreens, serving Christchurch and Waimakariri.
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Fernside Microfarm is a family run business in North Canterbury, specialising in Microgreens. From our microfarm to your door, our microgreens are delivered within 24 hours of harvest (if purchased online). We will also regularly be at farmers markets throughout the region - come along and say Kia ora! We currently service Christchurch and Waimakariri, with plans to expand in the future. Please vi
sit our website www.microfarm.co.nz for more information on our products, our microfarm, home and business delivery zones and our microgreens story!
Mother’s Day special.
This weekend we have broccoli microgreens selling for just $8 for 100g.
Pick up only from the farmers markets, be in quick as we only have a limited amount.
Friday Ohoka Farmers' Market
Saturday Amberley Farmers Market
Saturday Christchurch Farmers Market
Sundays Oxford Farmers Market.
Here at Fernside Microfarm we love receiving photos that show the fantastic way in which people are using our micro greens.
Check us out at,
Ohoka Farmers' Market
Amberley Farmers Market
Oxford Farmers Market
Christchurch Farmers Market
Or order online
https://www.microfarm.co.nz
🚨Saturday Special @ Amberley Farmers Market 🚨
Buy any 100g Microgreens and only pay half price for your second pack!
That's $13.50 for 2 100g micros, or $11.50 for a 100g and a 50g.
🟩Mixed 🟩 radish 🟩 broccoli 🟩sunflower 🟩pea
▪️kohlrabi ▪️kale ▪️amaranth ▪️bok choy
🎄🎄🎄Merry Christmas and seasons greetings to all. 🎉🎂🥳🎁
Be in quick this week, Stock is limited.
we going to at the,
Ohoka Farmers Market on Friday
Amberley Farmers Market on Saturday
Christchurch Farmers Market also Saturday
And that’s a wrap for the year we are having a well deserved week off from a busy year.
A huge thank you to F+B Tech for this fantastic article written about us.
Catch us at your local farmers market.
If you are in the Hospitality industry please pm us for more details.
https://www.fbtech.co.nz/2023/09/23/sustainable-living-and-food-security/?fbclid=IwAR1yURdMlpkVAcCTVlQ7G50gdvk4GE0gvNgdaMI2HReSn1zxkJqZg4vqCxA_aem_AdDw_5V8fsNeq59OtEHQ5ppfW55k105j9l7u81Xq2GazKHMGojSx7m-fEqm9aCxFkKg
Fernside Microfarm specialize in the vertical farming of microgreens, serving Christchurch and Waima
A nice article written by mindfood.
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Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens. Recent interest in more diverse ways of getting flavour and nutrition into the vegetable components of our diets has increased the focus on the potential these crops have...
Moe mai rā, Jonathan. The market won't be the same without you next to us. You always had a big smile and awesome banter - just can't believe you're gone, mate.
Arohanui to our Stoney Creek family.
It's been a rough few weeks, for sure.
All the more reason to sit down and have a whiskey for those that have gone before us, and gone too soon. 💔
We would like to thank everyone for their support over the last week.
We are back up and running with deliveries and farmers markets starting on the 14th June onwards.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Unfortunately due a immediate family member passing we will not be attending any farmers markets for the next two weeks.
We would like thank everyone for their support and patience over this time.
Thank you.
Love it! Our microgreen convert, Avalon, who brought her piggy bank today to the Oxford Farmers Market to get her microgreens!
this is why we love our farmers markets! Connecting directly with all our customers is worth every early morning start ❤️🌱
Mōrena Micro-Fam!
Come and see us on this gorgeous morning at one of our two locations - Amberley Farmers Market and Christchurch Farmers Market. We have a heap of freshly harvested, colourful little pops of goodness.
🌱☀️🥗
Feeling the ❤️
It's been a long while, Micro-Fam! Yep, we are still grinding, still growing, still living the micro-dream 🌱
We even got our own little feature in Stuff today! Such a great wee write up for anyone who has ever had 'the' business idea, but didn't know how to take the next step.
Super proud of how far we have come, and how much more we have to go.
85% of Kiwis say they’ve had an idea for a business – so why aren't we making it happen?
🌱MICRO FACT MONDAY 🌱
RADISH
My absolute favourite microgreen to grow and eat. Punchy and powerful radish goes great with anything you'd add black pepper to!
Steak? Eggs? Mushrooms? Curry? Add a pop of radish over the top or drop it in to a hot kitchen creation toward the end of cooking. It adds new flavour and texture elements and you'll never be disappointed!
Microgreens are truly a super-kai, and radish is no exception. Radish Micros contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, they also deliver calcium iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
What are you waiting for?
It's Foodie Friday!
🥦Broccoli Microgreens🥦
Eat them Raw, cooked, Juiced. A little or a lot!
✅add to a salad
✅add to sauces
✅Garnish your meal
✅Breakfast - add to scrambled eggs or omelettes
✅Sandwiches or Subs
✅Blend in a juice or smoothie
✅Roll into Sushi
✅Fresh Microgreen Pesto
We add our microgreens to almost every meal. What is your favourite way to eat Broccoli Microgreens?
🌱MICRO FACT MONDAY 🌱
BROCCOLI
Our new weekly series showcases one of our Micro beauties. We talk about the benefits of microgreens to everyone we meet, but what better way to get down to the nitty gritty than backing it up with some Micro Facts.
Our gorgeous broccoli are our most popular individual microgreens, and there's a few reasons why.
Nutritionally, they are absolute powerhouses, containing around 40x the vitamins and minerals of fully grown broccoli.
They contain concentrated levels of Sulforaphane, shown to have a range of potential health benefits: supports an active immune response, fights inflammation, promotes healthier aging, supports a healthier cardiovascular system, helps promote brain focus and overall health.
But.....
Are they tasty?
Although harvested from the same family, broccoli microgreens do not taste anything like their adult counterparts. While older broccolis have a sharp and bitter taste that isn't appealing to some people, broccoli microgreens have a pleasant flavor that’s slightly sweet and nutty.
How do I use them?
Contrary to popular belief, microgreens aren't just a fancy garnish on your eggs bene, or a tasty addition to a salad, they are so much more versatile.
Broccoli can be used as a topping for soups, omelets, pizza, stir fry, tacos, or in sandwiches or subs. They are great in smoothies and juices (and you can even sneak them in without the little ones knowing!)
Keep an eye out for our FOODIE FRIDAY post this week where we will post a mouthwatering pic of broccoli microgreens in action.
Make hay while the sun shines ☀️ Or while the rain pours ☔️
We are at the Amberley Farmers Market and Christchurch Farmers Market this morning, along with a few other brave stall holders.
Spring time in Canterbury - what a rush 🌱
Hoake tatou, Canterbury!
We are at all the usual spots this Anniversary weekend. Friday at the amazing Ohoka Farmers' Market - come check it out, it is going to be a fun market for all the whanau.
Then Saturday at Amberley Farmers Market and Christchurch Farmers Market, and Sunday at Oxford Farmers Market.
Support local
See you there! 🌱🍃
Hoake tatou, Canterbury!
We are at all the usual spots this Anniversary weekend. Friday at the amazing Ohoka Farmers' Market - come check it out, it is going to be a fun market for all the whanau.
Then Saturday at Amberley Farmers Market and Christchurch Farmers Market, and Sunday at Oxford Farmers Market.
Support local and support North Canterbury Businesses.
See you there! 🌱🍃
Micro-fam!
🌼 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
Spring has finally graced us with her presence and we have some great news!
We are so excited to be part of The North Course campaign this October with Made North Canterbury! Our Fernside Microfarm Microgreens have been used in these incredible dishes from Fools of Desire and The Office Cafe 🌱 🥙🥗🍲🍴
Head in to Fools of Desire Rangiora for a Sunday brunch and sample this amazing Seafood Chowder, or pop in to the awesome The Office Cafe in the old Waikuku School on SH1 to try this scrummy beetroot and salmon bruschetta.
Try these dishes anytime in October and you can be in to win an incredible North Canterbury experience including a heli-tour picnic with a night’s accommodation at Kumikos Guesthouse, a spa treatment at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa and tickets to the North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival!
Mōrena! He ata tino ataahua ☀️🌱
The sun is shining here at the Oxford Farmers Market. You wouldn’t think this town will be covered in snow by this time tomorrow.
We have the car boot sale here today behind us, and it’s garage sale trail day in Oxford. Beautiful day for a roadie 🚗 🚙🌱
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Mother’s Day special. This weekend we have broccoli microgreens selling for just $8 for 100g. Pick up only from the farmers markets, be in quick as we only have a limited amount. Friday Ohoka Farmers' Market Saturday Amberley Farmers Market Saturday Christchurch Farmers Market Sundays Oxford Farmers Market.
🌱MICRO FACT MONDAY 🌱 RADISH My absolute favourite microgreen to grow and eat. Punchy and powerful radish goes great with anything you'd add black pepper to! Steak? Eggs? Mushrooms? Curry? Add a pop of radish over the top or drop it in to a hot kitchen creation toward the end of cooking. It adds new flavour and texture elements and you'll never be disappointed! Microgreens are truly a super-kai, and radish is no exception. Radish Micros contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, they also deliver calcium iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. What are you waiting for?
It's Foodie Friday! 🥦Broccoli Microgreens🥦 Eat them Raw, cooked, Juiced. A little or a lot! ✅add to a salad ✅add to sauces ✅Garnish your meal ✅Breakfast - add to scrambled eggs or omelettes ✅Sandwiches or Subs ✅Blend in a juice or smoothie ✅Roll into Sushi ✅Fresh Microgreen Pesto We add our microgreens to almost every meal. What is your favourite way to eat Broccoli Microgreens?
🌱MICRO FACT MONDAY 🌱 BROCCOLI Our new weekly series showcases one of our Micro beauties. We talk about the benefits of microgreens to everyone we meet, but what better way to get down to the nitty gritty than backing it up with some Micro Facts. Our gorgeous broccoli are our most popular individual microgreens, and there's a few reasons why. Nutritionally, they are absolute powerhouses, containing around 40x the vitamins and minerals of fully grown broccoli. They contain concentrated levels of Sulforaphane, shown to have a range of potential health benefits: supports an active immune response, fights inflammation, promotes healthier aging, supports a healthier cardiovascular system, helps promote brain focus and overall health. But..... Are they tasty? Although harvested from the same family, broccoli microgreens do not taste anything like their adult counterparts. While older broccolis have a sharp and bitter taste that isn't appealing to some people, broccoli microgreens have a pleasant flavor that’s slightly sweet and nutty. How do I use them? Contrary to popular belief, microgreens aren't just a fancy garnish on your eggs bene, or a tasty addition to a salad, they are so much more versatile. Broccoli can be used as a topping for soups, omelets, pizza, stir fry, tacos, or in sandwiches or subs. They are great in smoothies and juices (and you can even sneak them in without the little ones knowing!) Keep an eye out for our FOODIE FRIDAY post this week where we will post a mouthwatering pic of broccoli microgreens in action.
We are absolutely bursting at the seams with microgreens 🌱 It might be cold and wet outside, but you’ll still find Michael braving the elements at Ohoka Farmers' Market today until 12:30. 🌧 ☔️ And if you’re not keen to head out on this chilly canterbury morning, you can pm us your order and we’ll deliver free to most of the waimakariri district. #microfarm #microgreens #eatlocalchallenge
OTAUTAHI CHRISTCHURCH! 💚 See you Saturday at the #christchurchfarmersmarket 🥗🕘🌱 Don't forget, our little green pops of goodness are available all week at Rangiora Produce Market, and online at www.microfarm.co.nz
🌻🌻🌻🌻 It's a crazy lil world out there at the moment. As the national flower of Ukraine, the sunflower has become a global symbol of solidarity for the Ukrainian people. As we tend to our sunflowers, it's a humble reminder of our privilege to live a life of peace, stability and safety. While millions of others currently, cannot say the same. We have decided that proceeds from our current sunflower micro run, will be donated to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. All sunflower micro purchases made through our website or at our market spots will go towards this donation. A small gesture of manaakitanga to the Ukrainian people, from our whānau and micro community 💚
🌱🌱🌱 WEEKLY SPECIALTY BLEND 🌱🌱🌱 Tonight, we are deep in harvest mode, from the tray to your plate, that's some fresh turnaround! This week's microgreen specialty blend we have 3 features. Red Russian Kale - Mild kale flavour, nutty and robust. Hints of mustard but low on heat. Mizuna aka Asian Mustard Greens - It's all in the name, mild mustard/peppery flavour profile. Kohlrabi - mild taste profile, likened to a lightly sweet turnip or broccoli. Get em before they're gone as we have limited stock! If you do get your hands on some, we would love to hear your thoughts on our new micro experiments👨🏻🔬👩🏽🔬 You will find us at Ohoka Farmers' Market tomorrow and Amberley Farmers Market this Saturday. Mā te wā!
Setting the alarm for a 4am harvest of our delicious little microgreens 🌱 We’ll be bringing tomorrow’s goodies to Riccarton Rotary Market (Row E - stall 7). It’s meant to be a beautiful morning in the garden city, so bring the whanau down for live music, delicious hot food and a spot of shopping. What better way to spend your Sunday! Video from Friday mornings harvest - a snapshot of our Mixed Blend. Buy online at www.microfarm.co.nz
Now that the sun is up, head on down to Riccarton markets to fill your belly with all this amazing hot food. We are right by the food court, so balance out those hot chips and Mr Whippys with a tub of delicious micros! We have market specials all day, and we’ve got live trays to take home too!
Up with matariki this chilly morning to harvest our microgreens for today’s deliveries (so they’re super fresh)! But first, this little piggy 🐷 is off to market! Come down to Riccarton markets today to say hi! We even have a special appearance from our number 1 salesperson, Summer. Look out for her in the fuzzy blue bear suit 😉
Riccarton Racecourse
Curious about what we are up to on our microfarm? Head over to our website for a sneak peek of our little baby bundles of goodness living their best life! www.microfarm.co.nz
