7. Herbs
Price per pound: $12 – $32
The food we eat every day would be completely different without herbs and spices which add additional flavors. Your profit depends on the type of herbs you decide to grow. Just to give you a small insight, we’ll take the example of culinary classic, basil. Leaf yields range from 1 to 3 tons per acre (dried), and for fresh leaves, the range is even larger (6 to 10 tons). According to gardening forums, prices for basil vary from $12 to $32 per pound, depending on the type of basil with Italian basil having the lowest price.

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