In our grow zone (7B/8A), we use 2 pounds per square foot per year, at a
value of $5 per pound (organically grown). (I have seen this question
answered elsewhere as 1.24 pounds in Ohio and 4 pounds in Cuba.) That
averages out higher-value things like salad greens and herbs with lower
value crops. Organic salad greens sell in the store for something like
4 bucks for 5 ounces, and herbs sell for $1.99 or even more for just a
couple of ounces. A 4' x 8' bed could therefore pretty easily produce
64 pounds for the value of $320.
This post from my blog
<http://www.foodshedplanet.com/2011/10/operation-plant-row-if-you-fail-to-plan.html>
includes some links regarding this issue you may find helpful.
Learning as I grow,
Pattie Baker
www.foodshedplanet.com <http://www.foodshedplanet.com/>
Local action.Global traction.
On 11/14/2012 12:02 AM, Barbara Clawson-Cole wrote:
Hi ....does anyone have research or info on the economic impact of community
gardening. Specifically, the average economic value of vegetables from a
typical 4x 12 plot?
Or estimates or good formulas to use....thanks
Barbara Clawson-Cole
Imagine Community Gardens
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