Courtesy of Roxanne C., co-author, SPIN-Farming, Philadelphia, PA
The commonly accepted definition of a high-value crop is one that generates more revenue per acre than a conventional grain crop. SPIN's definition is much more specific: a high-value crop is one that is worth $100 gross per harvest per bed. Characteristics that make a crop high-value are:
- it matures in about 30 days or less
- has high market demand.
Examples of high-value crops include beets, leafy greens, carrots and scallion.
High-value crops are used in SPIN relays.
Seed To Cash
This is the easiest way to turn a garden-size space into quick cash.
- -Earn up to $200 within two weeks of planting
- -For beginning gardeners
- -Uses a 100 sq. ft. plot
- -Based on growing just 2 crops
- -Sell to friends, neighbors and family; at public events or farmer’s market
- -Costs as little as $67.55 to start up, if you have basic gardening gear
- -And More!
