28/08/2026
When you grow your own vegetables, herbs and salad greens, you're not only reducing trips to the supermarket, you’re also cutting costs, plastic packaging, and food waste. It’s a win-win for your wallet and the environment.
Here’s how the savings add up:
Lettuce: A packet of lettuce seeds costs less than $4 and can produce multiple harvests. Compare that to $3–$5 per head at the shops—often wrapped in plastic and wilting within days.
Tomatoes: A few tomato plants can yield kilos of fruit across a growing season. That’s a saving of $100–$200 per year based on supermarket prices of $6–$10 per kilo for cherry or truss tomatoes.
Herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, parsley and coriander often cost $5+ per bunch in stores—and they spoil fast. Growing your own ensures a continuous supply, and could save you $50–$100 per year.
https://thesaladtable.com.au/blogs/news/how-much-you-can-save-by-growing-your-own-produce-at-home-2
