(i) Market gardening has developed as a result of urbanization and the ready markets available in urban centres.
(ii) Farmers cultivate vegetables and other items in the vicinity of urban centres to cater to the demands of city dwellers.
(iii) Market gardening is dependent on good transport network.
(iv) The quality and price of the product is determined by rapid transport. Hence, market gardening is also known as ‘truck farming’.
