Meet The Man Who Gave Singapore Local Strawberries
Farming is not so common in Singapore for two reasons, the first being obviously that land is scarce.
Secondly, the hot and humid tropical climate isn’t suitable for all types of fruits and vegetables, meaning conventional local farms can produce bok choy, but not kale.
No one would ever have thought strawberries could be farmed in Singapore.
But in June 2018, one local urban farm made history when it successfully grew and launched its latest product, Splendid Strawberries.
Strawberries are the sixth of Sustenir Agriculture‘s products, and the first fruit among the six.
Before they succeeded in their breakthrough with strawberries, the company has produced lettuce, arugula, basil, and two types of kale in its indoor vertical farm.
Co-founder and CEO of Sustenir, 37-year-old Benjamin Swan, shared his story with the Vulcan Post about how he decided to open the urban farm and tackle vegetables impossible to grow in Singapore.
Publication date: 7/18/2018