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Why is market gardening important near Hessenās cities?
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Market gardening is particularly important near Hessenās cities because it allows for the efficient supply of fresh produce to dense urban populations. In the state of Hessen, the plains along the Rhine and Main rivers are characterized by intensive agriculture, creating a mosaic of vineyards, orchards, and fields that support the food needs of nearby major industrial and manufacturing centers like Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, and Darmstadt.1