Lizulu Horticulture Market, Fresh produce market in Lilongwe, Malawi.
The market spreads across several rows of stalls displaying fresh vegetables, fruits, and agricultural products sourced from local farmers. Vendors arrange their goods by type, with the best produce positioned at eye level to attract buyers.
The market developed as a trading hub in Lilongwe after the city became Malawi's capital in 1975. Urban growth brought farmers together seeking a central location to sell their produce.
Farmers and vendors gather daily to sell their harvest, building direct relationships with regular customers who return for quality and trust. This pattern of trading shapes the social rhythm of the neighborhood.
The site is easy to walk through with open pathways between stalls where you can move around freely. It helps to arrive early when selection is broadest and the crowd is smaller.
Vendors from different regions of Malawi bring seasonal crops that change throughout the year, showing what grows in various parts of the country. Each visit reveals different harvests depending on the time of year.
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