Organic produce considered better for health
The absence of chemicals in organic foods is thought to be one of the main benefits for consumers' health. Phillip Turvill, knowledge development officer for Garden Organic, said that experts continue to research the health-boosting properties of organic produce, as demand for natural foods increases.
"The health benefits include eating a plant which hasn't had any artificial chemicals running through it which could be potentially nasty," he commented.
According to B&Q, a quarter of Brits are growing their own fruit and vegetables, with one in ten more considering turning to home-grown foods.
In March, Homebase reported an 85 per cent increase in sales of vegetable seeds compared to the same period last year.
In addition, sales of herbs and vegetable plants rose by 100 per cent.
Over the past year, Grow Your Own magazine carried out a poll, which found that almost 34 per cent of people believe home-grown fruit and vegetables taste better than shop-bought equivalents.
