“According to a study from The National Gardening Association, the average family with a vegetable garden spends just $70 a year on it and grows an estimated $600 worth of vegetables.”
Nobody can argue about eating organic vegetables being good for your health. With the overuse of pesticides in agriculture, a simple trip to the supermarket section could pose a severe risk to the health of your family.
According to Anglian Home Improvements, here are the top vegetables to grow at home if you are trying to save some cash.
1. Curly Kale:
Curly kale is healthy, low in calories, and a versatile ingredient for cooking. A packet of seeds only costs £ 1, and increasing takes a swift six weeks. Comparing this with the costs of retailers, it is obvious how growing your own is a bargain.
2. Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are ideal for smaller gardens or even balconies and do not require a lot of space to grow. It takes 12 weeks before tomato plants are ready for harvest. Aside from this relatively fast-growing period, the plant can produce fresh tomatoes every day for up to six years. That means you can save a lot in a year on the basis that consumers buy one box of tomatoes every week.
3. Lettuce:
The ever-popular Lettuce is in third place. Grow your own and save money-one packet of seeds that will provide the vegetable for five months. You will save enough annually on average compared to the costs of supermarkets.
4. Broccoli:
It takes 8 to 12 weeks for broccoli to grow and to be ready for harvest. Each plant offers two pounds of the veggie and saves you cash.
5. Potatoes:
429 g of potatoes are consumed every week in Britain. So it is evident that they are famous. Hence, it is better to grow your potato vine and make potatoes. The average four-package of potatoes in a supermarket is pricey, while an average five-seed seed pack grows 45 potatoes at a far less price.
6. Asparagus:
When it comes to growing asparagus, you will require a little patience because it can take up to two years for the plant to be ready for harvest. But your bank balance is sure to be kind as the asparagus plant will continue to produce the vegetable for up to 20 years.
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