Five Ways To Save Money On Organic Fruit And Veg
 There is now little doubt that organic fruit and vegetables are healthier and taste much better. Let’s face it, if everyone could afford it, everyone would eat it. Nobody likes the thought of eating pesticides; the only thing that stands in the way is cost. If you are healthy and eat your five-a-day, the cost of buying all organic in your supermarket may well be out of your budget. The good news is that there are ways to save on organic on organic fresh produce.
Here are five ways you can save money on your five-a-day
- Look for your local suppliers: One of the most satisfying things to do is to buy organic food locally. That way you get the freshest ingredients for your kitchen and also get to support local businesses. And with no transportation costs for the supplier you should get very competitive prices.
- Farmer’s markets: Not everyone has access to farmer’s markets, but they can be worth travelling to. Organic fruit and vegetables are just some of the wide variety of local produce available. You will also be able to buy organic meat and daily produce, often all at very competitive prices. As the produce will have been produced locally, you will again be supporting local businesses as well as reducing transportation costs and the resulting environmental pollution.
- Organic box deliveries: If you are unable to get out of your house or are too busy working for a weekly fruit and vegetable shop, think about subscribing to an organic fruit and vegetable box scheme. For a weekly cost of £8-15, you will receive a delivery of fresh organic seasonal fruits and vegetables. You will also be able to exclude any fruits and vegetables that you don’t like. These are usually sourced from local suppliers, too.
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Farm shops: Take a tour of your local farm shops to see if they stock any organic produce. They may grow the produce themselves or sell it on behalf of other local farms. Consider buying your poultry and meat from local organic farmers. Supermarket meat, especially poultry, is often raised in squalid conditions.
- Grow your own: The cheapest method of eating organic fruits and vegetables has got to be growing your own. Using organic grow bags or containers filled with organic compost, you don’t even need to have a vegetable patch or large garden. The best combination is to have organic soil together with organically produced seeds or plants, that way you ensure you get the full flavour and benefit. If you don’t have a greenhouse or the patience to nurture seeds in the dead of winter, buy a selection of young plants every spring for your summer vegetables. Things like lettuce, cabbage and root vegetables are easily grown from seed, with a little know how. Fruiting trees only need to be planted once and fed with organic compost for you to enjoy years of free organic fruits.
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