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Letter: Growing your own is still a net gain

Published 16 October 2024

From Bob Stock, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, UK

James Wong was spot on regarding the poor economics of growing your own produce. But it is important to also consider other, non-economic, factors. These include convenience and flavour – closely linked to freshness. But perhaps most important is the availability of what you want (21 September, p 44).

Issue no. 3513 published 19 October 2024

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