Topic: Using plants as a savings account - page 2. (Read 372 times)
This is actually not a bad idea. Too bad though, not a lot of people are willing to put in the effort for these type of things. Because let's face it, taking care of plants isn't easy and requires tons of time and work. It isn't something you can just decide on a whim without a plan. Not to mention the basic knowledge required to nurture plants since every plant is different form the other having different needs to survive let alone grow well. This is why I really respect farmers that has acres of lands filled with a wide variety of plants. These people are amazing and something that the world cannot afford to lose.
After reading OP I find out some problems with this idea. There is no doubt that planting tree for the long term is a good idea but commodities are better than this.
1. What if you need money urgently after a few years? The plant requires a lot of time and care to become a valuable asset. In this case, your gold or silver saving is a better option.
2. Plant needs money to be taken good care of. You need to water them and give them necessary medicine to grow but commodity like gold and silver only requires a place where they will be safe.
3. Your plant could be affected by a natural disaster which will not be in the case of a physical commodity.
Though I like to keep my savings in physical commodities but planting trees with some money is also preferable.
1. What if you need money urgently after a few years? The plant requires a lot of time and care to become a valuable asset. In this case, your gold or silver saving is a better option.
2. Plant needs money to be taken good care of. You need to water them and give them necessary medicine to grow but commodity like gold and silver only requires a place where they will be safe.
3. Your plant could be affected by a natural disaster which will not be in the case of a physical commodity.
Though I like to keep my savings in physical commodities but planting trees with some money is also preferable.
plant investment???
I don't know how to apply it whether we have to be farmers or farm or save some grain for resale.....
I myself am one of those people who invest my money in agriculture by buying land to plant, while the yield from the plantation depends on the market and supply so I don't claim the possibility of loss when the price is cheap but the garden (land) that we buy is definitely profitable because of the price. which tends to increase from year to year
I once worked on a project - that was so beautiful. A woman was running it. It was about edible garden. I don't know how to apply it whether we have to be farmers or farm or save some grain for resale.....
I myself am one of those people who invest my money in agriculture by buying land to plant, while the yield from the plantation depends on the market and supply so I don't claim the possibility of loss when the price is cheap but the garden (land) that we buy is definitely profitable because of the price. which tends to increase from year to year
Where on land you can have beautiful birds and rent the place for parties and have edible garden - by selling the crops you can make money. i always wish I could do that some point of time.
Commodities should boom over the next decade it was going to happen even before current supply failures. Simply we have a growing Global GDP and population and only so many resources to supply that demand, at the same time the oversupply of central bank debt has been excessive and does not relate to production. That should mean the price of commodities rises strongly for many years.
The reason to be cautious on any growth related product like this is commodities are a sector which can half in price at times. Its not as easy as it appears, you will have competition on top of all the other worries the market is never entirely stable and some parts of the world are far better for producing then others.
I think in a gold rush the man who sells shovels makes the most money as the supplier of all entrants at a known price and cost, so in this case that would be agriculture fertilizer which equates to the energy required to create massive amounts of produce year after year, season after season consistently to your customers.
The reason to be cautious on any growth related product like this is commodities are a sector which can half in price at times. Its not as easy as it appears, you will have competition on top of all the other worries the market is never entirely stable and some parts of the world are far better for producing then others.
I think in a gold rush the man who sells shovels makes the most money as the supplier of all entrants at a known price and cost, so in this case that would be agriculture fertilizer which equates to the energy required to create massive amounts of produce year after year, season after season consistently to your customers.
plant investment???
I don't know how to apply it whether we have to be farmers or farm or save some grain for resale.....
I myself am one of those people who invest my money in agriculture by buying land to plant, while the yield from the plantation depends on the market and supply so I don't claim the possibility of loss when the price is cheap but the garden (land) that we buy is definitely profitable because of the price. which tends to increase from year to year
I don't know how to apply it whether we have to be farmers or farm or save some grain for resale.....
I myself am one of those people who invest my money in agriculture by buying land to plant, while the yield from the plantation depends on the market and supply so I don't claim the possibility of loss when the price is cheap but the garden (land) that we buy is definitely profitable because of the price. which tends to increase from year to year
Plants could save everything so any investment or business involving planting will surely benefit not just us but also the environment. It could save us from hunger and even poverty in the future as well as natural disasters. I hope more people would appreciate the planting and see its worth not just as a material investment but also as environmental savings.
Plant produce appreciate over time and it's most beneficial for perennial plants. Many still serve as exportable produce where it get even high value due to high demand from neighbouring countries. Agriculture has been the surest investment plan before oil and precious metals drifted the attention of investors
The market around plants, vegetables and flowers are too broad. Some do appreciate in value over time depending on the rarity of it and how well you will be able to grow it but not all. Also, if you would like to export the plants, you must either have a good amount of it or either has a great quality to even consider export, if not then stick with your local market. But then again it will depend on which plant you invest with.On the other hand, I have seen a lot of people who chose to invest on mushrooms as it doesn't really require too much and you can grow on your backyard.
Plant produce appreciate over time and it's most beneficial for perennial plants. Many still serve as exportable produce where it get even high value due to high demand from neighbouring countries. Agriculture has been the surest investment plan before oil and precious metals drifted the attention of investors
Plans are important things to do anything, without a good plan, we can be sure we will regret it, especially if we want to invest in Crypto which is a high risk investment because the price drops can reach hundreds of percent per year. With a good plan, we can have the opportunity to be a big profit.
That is a very good idea. I've already done it once, but sadly, I lacked the investment to purchase bigger pots to replace the small pots from the seedlings. As the plants/trees grow you have to transplant them into bigger pots. That is unfortunate, but each plastic big pot is absurdly expensive here and the only option was to purchase on the internet, which turned into being even more expensive, because the transport fees.
Now I'm thinking about bottles of wine. I've heard it's a very profitable investment on long run. In fact, more profitable than assets. If you have a good taste for wines, know the grapes and the wineries, that might be a good idea for you!
Now I'm thinking about bottles of wine. I've heard it's a very profitable investment on long run. In fact, more profitable than assets. If you have a good taste for wines, know the grapes and the wineries, that might be a good idea for you!
Same us me I rycicle some big pots in the garbage an I will it bring to my home to use it, since we all know that in our time all the products is our problem the very expensive to buy but some people can afford who are in a stable life , but just I think beside I can save , and rycicle an the money I use instead to buy pots I give it into the child in the hallway so that I can help people who are really need it.
That is a very good idea. I've already done it once, but sadly, I lacked the investment to purchase bigger pots to replace the small pots from the seedlings. As the plants/trees grow you have to transplant them into bigger pots. That is unfortunate, but each plastic big pot is absurdly expensive here and the only option was to purchase on the internet, which turned into being even more expensive, because the transport fees.
Now I'm thinking about bottles of wine. I've heard it's a very profitable investment on long run. In fact, more profitable than assets. If you have a good taste for wines, know the grapes and the wineries, that might be a good idea for you!
I know people love plants. I did a venture a few years ago too - and I was profitable too. But I feel ill and I didn't have another back support and most of my plants died. This is very good small business idea. If you have a sunny space and a back up support as well. I would love to do it again when I have an investment. Now I'm thinking about bottles of wine. I've heard it's a very profitable investment on long run. In fact, more profitable than assets. If you have a good taste for wines, know the grapes and the wineries, that might be a good idea for you!
This one is ideal for people who have a lot of spaces on the backyard and mostly this is applicable on provinces. But for people who live on cities well I doubt they can start to do this especially they are dealing with cements backyard and also small spaces on their houses.
But really this is truly good idea to be made since you are not only helping yourself with this also you help other to have food on their plates and might you can contribute to the economy to if you make this as a business.
MikesBackyardNursery
Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
In times of high inflation, commodities are one of the 1st places people invest their wealth in the hope of it retaining its value. While taking delivery of barrels of oil or bushels of wheat might lie outside the budget, shipping capacity and storage space of most.
We may have other options available like small plants or trees. One interesting aspect to consider is plants and trees tend to grow physically larger over time, which only increases their value. Not only can plants be an investment but they can also appreciate in value over time, earning interest.
Nuts and fruit from trees can be sold on amazon for profit. Prices are skyrocketing at the moment. I have seen lychee fruit selling on amazon for $17 a pound. It is higher priced per unit than almonds.
If food shortages hit. The value of plants, fruits, nuts and trees could rise dramatically. Which could make it a decent place to invest wealth in planning for future inflation.
Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
In times of high inflation, commodities are one of the 1st places people invest their wealth in the hope of it retaining its value. While taking delivery of barrels of oil or bushels of wheat might lie outside the budget, shipping capacity and storage space of most.
We may have other options available like small plants or trees. One interesting aspect to consider is plants and trees tend to grow physically larger over time, which only increases their value. Not only can plants be an investment but they can also appreciate in value over time, earning interest.
Nuts and fruit from trees can be sold on amazon for profit. Prices are skyrocketing at the moment. I have seen lychee fruit selling on amazon for $17 a pound. It is higher priced per unit than almonds.
If food shortages hit. The value of plants, fruits, nuts and trees could rise dramatically. Which could make it a decent place to invest wealth in planning for future inflation.
This one is ideal for people who have a lot of spaces on the backyard and mostly this is applicable on provinces. But for people who live on cities well I doubt they can start to do this especially they are dealing with cements backyard and also small spaces on their houses.
But really this is truly good idea to be made since you are not only helping yourself with this also you help other to have food on their plates and might you can contribute to the economy to if you make this as a business.
Interesting. The problem however is that if this is encouraged on a larger scale food could become expensive and unaffordable.
I think it will be better if they handle this in such a way that foods become less expensive as more is produced, without compromising on quality.
I think it will be better if they handle this in such a way that foods become less expensive as more is produced, without compromising on quality.
MikesBackyardNursery
Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
In times of high inflation, commodities are one of the 1st places people invest their wealth in the hope of it retaining its value. While taking delivery of barrels of oil or bushels of wheat might lie outside the budget, shipping capacity and storage space of most.
We may have other options available like small plants or trees. One interesting aspect to consider is plants and trees tend to grow physically larger over time, which only increases their value. Not only can plants be an investment but they can also appreciate in value over time, earning interest.
Nuts and fruit from trees can be sold on amazon for profit. Prices are skyrocketing at the moment. I have seen lychee fruit selling on amazon for $17 a pound. It is higher priced per unit than almonds.
If food shortages hit. The value of plants, fruits, nuts and trees could rise dramatically. Which could make it a decent place to invest wealth in planning for future inflation.
Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
In times of high inflation, commodities are one of the 1st places people invest their wealth in the hope of it retaining its value. While taking delivery of barrels of oil or bushels of wheat might lie outside the budget, shipping capacity and storage space of most.
We may have other options available like small plants or trees. One interesting aspect to consider is plants and trees tend to grow physically larger over time, which only increases their value. Not only can plants be an investment but they can also appreciate in value over time, earning interest.
Nuts and fruit from trees can be sold on amazon for profit. Prices are skyrocketing at the moment. I have seen lychee fruit selling on amazon for $17 a pound. It is higher priced per unit than almonds.
If food shortages hit. The value of plants, fruits, nuts and trees could rise dramatically. Which could make it a decent place to invest wealth in planning for future inflation.
Anything physical has a value really, is just a question of choosing a storage that is cheap to maintain, easy to liquidate, easy to move,... So the idea of crops may be interesting, it has to be taken with a pinch of salt. Selling food in Amazon or in any other place requires a number of licences and it is not cheap.
There are ways to invest in those asset without the "DIY" element - that would be the funds that invest in forests or agricultural land. That should work as a good proxy for these.
When I've read the topic I was thinking: tulips? LOL! 
(no offense, one has to have fun now and then)
You're right, but there's a big "but":
One has to learn first. One has to understand the ways, else he will only waste time and money instead of getting any plants.
One has to sell plants with good potential, else the customers' plants will keep dying and the bad reviews may become a rule, not an exception.
This is how I see it. Plants are alive and it's not that easy to handle them. Also not all of them are suitable for any place in the world.
(no offense, one has to have fun now and then)Small plants have a value.
You're right, but there's a big "but":
One has to learn first. One has to understand the ways, else he will only waste time and money instead of getting any plants.
One has to sell plants with good potential, else the customers' plants will keep dying and the bad reviews may become a rule, not an exception.
This is how I see it. Plants are alive and it's not that easy to handle them. Also not all of them are suitable for any place in the world.
MikesBackyardNursery
Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
I remembered here in our country (PH) where moms and those who are just inside their houses because of the pandemic just got bored, and they needed to spend their time wisely and that is how growing small plants happen. Just to fight their boredom, they spent their time growing small plants and there are some who sells the plants they grew, and there are some who are selling it on live stream. These plants can be displayed at the front of the house etc. Small plants have a value. People happily give you money for small plants. Therefore the more you have available the larger your plant savings account grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVwkcLooE9o
It's good to see people at that time and even today spending time growing and selling their small plants. Easy money for their daily needs.
If food shortages hit. The value of plants, fruits, nuts and trees could rise dramatically. Which could make it a decent place to invest wealth in planning for future inflation.
The only downside that I'm seeing in planting fruit-bearing trees is that it will take years before they will bear fruits, but once they will bear fruits, it will be continuous. Space can also be a problem as well for those who doesn't have enough space to plant trees with. This is also the reason why I want to buy an open-farm in the future. I want to plant fruit-bearing trees. 
Farming/planting plants are always a relevant investment when you have proper knowledge how to grow crops. Even If you're in a tropical country, there are still risk of failures.
Sad to say, not more people have actually think of it as a form of investment, while there are wide hectares of unused lands that could be use to plant crops that would potentially sell on the local market and even internationally. The main reason why, is the lack of knowledge. There were farmers who knew how to grow them but they don't have the financial capacity to do so.
I personally knew the "Falcata" tree which gives good 8-10 years of return with low maintenance costs and effort. This is most common in our region.
Sad to say, not more people have actually think of it as a form of investment, while there are wide hectares of unused lands that could be use to plant crops that would potentially sell on the local market and even internationally. The main reason why, is the lack of knowledge. There were farmers who knew how to grow them but they don't have the financial capacity to do so.
I personally knew the "Falcata" tree which gives good 8-10 years of return with low maintenance costs and effort. This is most common in our region.
Interesting but the question is for how long there is opportunity in the commodities? We know very well how inflation works, it’s not permanent and every country is always at its best to increase the national income and reset the economic crisis.
World has just came out of worst pandemic (pretty much out). So what we see as opportunity at this point could turn out to be normal thing in the future.
But commodities is always good business if thought about for long terms.
World has just came out of worst pandemic (pretty much out). So what we see as opportunity at this point could turn out to be normal thing in the future.
But commodities is always good business if thought about for long terms.
That's right. I like this idea. Especially if one has an idle piece of land, it should be planted with plants and trees. If one cannot afford to spend time everyday taking care of plants, one could simply choose to plant trees, fruit-bearing trees in particular. Not only do trees help the environment, they also provide food or even extra income.
What I noticed, though, is that young people nowadays are not anymore interested in small agricultural activities like planting and taking care of vegetables, root crops, and trees.
What I noticed, though, is that young people nowadays are not anymore interested in small agricultural activities like planting and taking care of vegetables, root crops, and trees.
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