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Database research record2014·United States

Vegetable Output and Cost Savings of Community Gardens in San Jose, California

Algert S. J., Baameur A., Renvall M. J.

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 114(7):1072-1076

Urban Farm DB summary

Survey of 83 San Jose community gardeners measuring yields. Plots produced 0.75 lb vegetables per square foot and saved about $435 per season, demonstrating gardens' contribution to urban food affordability.