Mushroom farming, particularly oyster mushrooms, can be highly profitable for small-scale growers
Microgreens can be grown in trays or hydroponically, yielding over $10,000 per month from a small space and selling at markets or to local businesses
Ginseng, a slow-growing medicinal root, offers long-term profit potential with a six-year maturity period fetching $300 to $600 per pound
Saffron, the world's costliest legal crop, sells for approximately $2,500 per pound due to the labour-intensive process of harvesting its stigmas from crocus flowers
Lavender presents a highly versatile and profitable farming option with various products like dried bouquets, essential oils, and culinary applications
Bonsai, ornamental potted shrubs or trees, can be a profitable venture, with prices ranging from $20 to thousands of dollars
Flower farming can be a highly profitable specialty crop for small farms, offering various options like bulbs, cut flowers, and dried flowers
Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing woody plants, offers substantial profit potential