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Vegetable economic value
When planning a garden with limited space, it is a good idea to plant the things you will use the most. Another factor in this decision is cost — what vegetables can you grow that will save you the most money. The following vegetable economic value table was developed by Virginia State University:
Top 15 Vegetables in Economic Value 1
- Tomatoes
- Leaf Lettuce
- Turnip (greens + roots)
- Summer squash
- Edible podded peas
- Onion storage bulbs
- Beans (pole, bush)
- Beets
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Peppers
- Broccoli
- Head lettuce
- Swiss chard
1 Values based on pounds produced per square foot, retail value per pound at harvest time, and length of time in the garden.
Low-Value Crops 2
- Corn
- Melons
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
2 Not recommended for small gardens; however, miniature varieties or trellising may increase value per square foot.
It can be really difficult to quantify a garden planting schedule, or to make the decision to nix broccoli because Virginia State feels that it has less economic value than Turnip roots. In the end, it’s about what you want, and what you can do. In my experience, I’ve found that growing lettuce greens is super easy, and a heck of a lot cheaper than paying 7 bucks a pound at the local market. In this case, I really think a mix of common sense and economic value goes a long ways. Happy planning… Tags:No Tags
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