These pop-up markets in Mumbai offer farm fresh fruits and veggies

With two new farmers' markets coming to the city, doing your weekly grocery run is now simpler. Here’s a round-up of all the pop-up markets you can hit up before the rains arrive

These pop-up markets in Mumbai offer farm fresh fruits and veggies

For everything vegan and healthy

The Juhu Organic Farmers' Market, which is a joint effort of Inner Wheel Club of Bombay and non-profit SHARAN (Sanctuary for Health and Reconnection to Animals and Nature), started in August 2016. Held every Sunday in Juhu, it only features items that are completely vegan, which means you shouldn't head here if you're looking to stock up on meats, honey or dairy products. "Moreover, all the food sold at the market is healthy, because it's free of oil and sugar, right from the pizzas and chaats to the idlis and ice cream," says Captain Joseph Pinto, who volunteers with SHARAN. For its produce, the organisers have tied up with Natures Gram and other farmers' collectives from around Maharashtra. You will spot locally grown vegetables and fruits like avocado, red amaranth, star fruit and fenugreek, in addition to organic skincare products. "Nearly 400 people visit every Sunday. It's like a family outing. Last weekend, we had a book reading, too," adds Pinto. He shares that this Sunday, they will also be launching a farmers' market at Knox Plaza in Mindspace, Malad. "We also organise free farm visits once in a while, but they are dependent on the farmers' availability," he says.

On: Every Sunday, 10.30 am to 1 pm
At: ushpa Narsee Park, opposite Jamnabai Narsee School, Juhu.
Call 9920332307

For 100% organic products

The Farmers' Market by Kavita Mukhi was the first organic farmers' market to launch in the city, back in 2010. Held in Bandra every weekend, it's also the only certified, 100 per cent organic market of its kind. The farmers come from in and around Nashik, and you will find a section selling 'exotic' veggies, as well as one for indigenous produce such as black mung and pathri bhaji (purslane, an edible weed). The market also has an organic café, where you can try red rice idlis and vegan coffee, among other treats. Mukhi's products, which include her home-made pesto and kimchi, are also on sale here.

On: Every Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm
At: D'Monte Park, Bandra (W).
Call 9820089378

For a gourmet experience

The Mumbai Farmers' Market, an initiative by Karen Anand, is not held every weekend like all the other markets. Instead, it pops up every now and then, featuring organic fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, as well as a selection of gourmet foods, restaurants and wineries. Launched in 2012, its next edition will be held at the end of this month, and will have close to 75 stalls, which is the largest this market has seen. A few bands will perform live at the market; the line-up includes a mystery artiste who was on a popular Indian talent show.