Cherry Tomato returns 12× seed cost.
Here's how to make that happen.
Crop ROI breakdowns, homestead skills, and financial guides to help your garden pay for itself - season after season.
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Log harvests, track expenses, and see exactly when your garden breaks even - right in the app.
Yields ~12 lb at $3.5/lb grocery value. Full ROI breakdown and growing guide.
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This is gross value based on average retail prices. Subtract your seed cost for net ROI. Track actual harvests in the Garden ROI app to see real return vs. estimates.
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