During a trip to attend the graduation rites at the SVD seminary, We've decided to go around Tagaytay, since We were already there and was free for the entire afternoon. Using "Waze", We discovered that Yoki's Farm, which is located in Mendez Cavite, is only 30 mins. from the seminary (just in the vicinity of Paradizoo).
Following the instructions was pretty easy, however, spotting the entrance could be quite a challenge as the signage is small and could only be seen on top of the gate. The entrance fee is only Php 100/Adult and Php 50/kids 7 yrs. below. They are open everyday from 8am-11pm & 1pm-4pm. You can opt to request for someone to show you around the place and answer whatever questions you may have.
Yoki's Farm uses Hydrophonics to grow most of it's crops such as lettuce, spinach, other leafy vegetables and herbs. For this typical set-up you'll need: tin metal sheets (formed into gutters to hold your plants and facilitate the flow of the liquid), PVC pipes and rubber hoses, a metal rack, a water pump, and although Hydro phonics is not supposed to used soil as a medium, this set-up will need a styro cup, and a mixture of river sand and coconut husk shavings as potting medium.
The solution is gently pumped from a basin under the rack and flows through one end of the gutter passing through the plants. The solution falls out the other end of the gutter and back to the basin. The cycle repeats itself, minimizing the need for daily watering of the plants except for the need to replenish the fluids.
Rows of lettuce which are carefully grown and cared for. For Php 100 you can buy a kilo of freshly picked lettuce. You can also purchase other vegetables and herbs from the farm.
A variety of herbs such as mint, thyme, & basil are also grown and sold here...
A variety of orchids and ornamental plants are grown and sold here...
They also take care of some animals, most of which are birds such as Peacocks, Macau's, and Pigeons. They also have some pigs, rabbits and a few turtles...
You'll appreciate this collection of empty liquor and wine bottles....
Aside from the farm they also have a collection of statues, antiques and rare artifacts that the owner collected through the years. Some are even big enough to be ridden. You can have your picture taken with these collections or just admire the view...
Check-out some of the rare and priceless artifacts stored in their collection...
It's nice to see how technology has evolved through the years...
Yoki's Farm
Address:
Tabluan Rd. San Isidro Palocpoc I, Mendez, Cavite
Tel. No.:
+63923-8014220
+63999-9949603
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