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home and garden landscapingHow much does a tomato plant cost?
Last Updated: 10th April, 2020
The coconut coir I start tomatoes in costs either 1 cent or 8 cents per plant depending on the size of the pot. The pots cost 2 cents or 20 cents. I raise my own seeds, and plant into a field, and don't apply fertilizer. The cost to build the greenhouse, amortized over 5 years is about 6 to 22 cents per plant.
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Also to know is, how much do tomato plants sell for?
Heirloom tomatoes are currently selling for an average of $4 to $5 a pound. A growing area of just 600 square feet can produce up to a ton of harvested fruit, worth about $8,000 to $10,000 at current prices.
Additionally, how do you buy tomato plants? When you visit your local nursery or garden center to buy tomato plants, here are some things you should look for when choosing your tomato plants:
- Determinate, Indeterminate, or Heirloom?
- Try to choose smaller plants.
- Examine the leaves of the plant.
- Examine the plant's stem.
- Check the soil in the container.
Keeping this in view, how many tomatoes do you get from one tomato plant?
A single tomato plant can produce 200 tomatoes in a season, here's how to sow them.
How much do tomatoes cost per pound?
On average, the price of tomatoes will usually be around $1 to $7 per pound at your local grocery store. The cost will depend on the type of tomato, where you're purchasing it from and the time of year. A bushel of tomatoes, which weigh around 50 pounds, can cost close to $25 to $35.