market gardening

British  

noun

1. Also called (in the US and Canada): truck farming.   trucking.  the business of growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale

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Example Sentences

The fertile volcanic soil at its base has allowed market gardening to flourish, including in the village of Ohakune, which is affectionately known as the nation’s carrot capital.

From Seattle Times

Hoefer-Laudmon, who will lead next year’s group, said she gardened before joining, but through joining FarmaSis, she’s learned more nuanced aspects of market gardening, greenhouse gardening and the relationship between a seed and its soil.

From Washington Times

That means building private homes, getting into market gardening, even setting up an energy company.

From The Guardian

Hoping to find peace of mind George Lloyd moved into market gardening.

From BBC

Food in CAR comes mainly from subsistence farming and market gardening.

From Reuters