"stuart" wrote in message
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We have a half acre bit of land (in Cornwall), and want to start growing
something for some extra income. We have a Poly tunnel and could get some
more if needed. Whatever crop we grew would get good attention and care,
so
high maintenance crops would be no problem. Any ideas on what would be a
premium crop for such a small bit of land?
TIA
Stuart

Highest £ per acre seems to be Tea at the moment, I couldn't quite believe
how much Tregothnan get for it! but I would suggest you get the soil
properly analysed as you may find it difficult to grow anything in the open
ground if you are unlucky. Mining in parts of Cornwall have rendered the
soil toxic to a range of plant types, we for instance can not grow
Rhododendrons despite an acid soil, although we have noticed 20 years of
mulching and feeding has created a better surface layer and we can now grow
most shallow rooted plants.
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Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)