In 2014, edibles sales increased by 63 percent on average from the previous year, and it was one of five categories respondents said saw the biggest increase, according to Garden Center’s 2014 State of the Industry survey. Here are some fun facts about America’s favorite edible: the tomato, which is often a gateway into gardening for millennials.
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