More and more UK citizens are growing their own fruit and vegetables

Published Jun 30, 2022

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UK companies have experienced a significant increase in seed sales, with some seeing up to four-fold growth compared to the previous year. B&Q has reported a surge in sales of blackberries, fennel, and asparagus, with increases of 109 percent, 73 percent, and 136 percent respectively. Waitrose Garden also reported a similar trend. The Guildford Allotments Co-operative Society has seen its waiting list double as more people are growing their own produce, particularly expensive items like asparagus, artichokes, and ginger.

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In the UK, some companies have seen their seed sales increase four-fold compared to last year. B&Q reports surges in blackberries, fennel, and asparagus being grown at home, with sales up 109 percent, 73 percent, and 136 percent, respectively. Nicola Parsons from Waitrose Garden said seed sales were up four-fold compared to last year. Philippa Wright, chairman of the Guildford Allotments Co-operative Society, which has seen its waiting list double, said, "Many are growing the more expensive items, for example, ...

Source: Hortidaily