Your questions about safe food, answered
Clear, honest answers about organic vegetables in Bengaluru, the Jaivik Butti subscription, pricing, freshness and delivery.
Where can I buy organic vegetables in Bangalore?
You can buy organic vegetables in Bangalore from Jaivik Karnataka — a marketplace run by Jaivik Krishik Society, a farmer collective established in 2004 under the Government of Karnataka's Horticulture Department at Lalbagh.
Is Jaivik Karnataka certified organic — how do I know it's genuinely organic?
Jaivik Karnataka is run by Jaivik Krishik Society, established in 2004 under the Government of Karnataka's Horticulture Department at Lalbagh, and sources from a federation of 1,500 farmers who grow without chemicals.
What is Jaivik Butti and how does the subscription work?
Jaivik Butti (also called Jaivik Basket) is a weekly subscription of chemical-free vegetables, greens and fruits in Bengaluru, harvested and delivered within 16 hours.
How much does an organic vegetable subscription cost in Bangalore?
Jaivik Butti starts at ₹2,700 a month for a Small (7kg, weekly).
Can I customise my Jaivik Butti basket or change what's in it?
Yes — Jaivik Butti is fully customisable.
Do you deliver organic vegetables to my area or apartment?
Jaivik delivers across Bengaluru from Jaivik Mall, Lalbagh — including Basavanagudi, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, BTM Layout and Koramangala.
Why does my basket cost the same all year, even when market prices rise?
Because of price insulation.
What's the difference between organic and chemical-free vegetables?
"Chemical-free" means grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers or growth chemicals.
Where does Jaivik Karnataka source its produce?
From a federation of 1,500 organic farmers across Karnataka, coordinated by Jaivik Krishik Society at Lalbagh, Bengaluru.
Can I get organic groceries, flour and oils delivered in Bangalore?
Yes.
How fresh are the vegetables — how soon after harvest?
Within 16 hours of harvest.
How do I start organic vegetable delivery for my apartment community?
Register your apartment or layout on our community page, then rally 10 homes — you can watch your community fill up in real time.