Most Profitable Plants to Grow
Considerations for Small Farms. Keep in mind potential revenue estimates are revenue, not profit. They do not account for overhead and operating costs.
16 Most Profitable Crops For Small Farms:
- Vegetables: Asparagus, Garlic, Ginseng, Shiitake Mushrooms
- Fruits: Goji Berries, Elderberries, Strawberries, Blackberries
- Herbs: Lavender, Spearmint, Peppermint, Basil
- Flowers: Roses, Peonies, Tuberose, Orchids
- Houseplants: Snake Plant, Bonsai, Dragon Scale, Anthurium
Bamboo brings in revenue but takes three years to get established once planted.
Most Profitable Plant Farming
Bamboo, flowers, herbs, fruits, vegetables, houseplants, and mushrooms can all be profitable plants to grow on a small farm. Saffron, vanilla, ginseng, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, strawberries, lavender, peonies, orchids, and basil are particularly lucrative options. Bamboo is profitable but takes three years to establish. Investing in profitable plants can generate returns from a small plot of land.
Best Plants to Grow for Money
Saffron is the most expensive crop in the world. Mushrooms are easy to grow. This cash crop is probably the first one to pop up in your mind when you think of small-scale farm ideas. Microgreens are harvested after the first “true” leaves have developed. Lavender is a fragrant herb with many uses. Goji berries grow well in China and the U.S. climate.
Check out this list of the most profitable crops to grow on small farms. If you’re short on space/time, look at high-value crops to maximize output. Considerations: Revenue estimates don’t account for overhead/costs.