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Originally Posted by TomatoDon
So, what are some of the factors I'm leaving out?
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Weather!
I only grow out about 500 plants but the last two years I would be lucky if I managed 10 cents/hour for my troubles. After starting seeds, potting up, transplanting to field, managing the plants and harvest along with selling I had many many hours invested (and $$). Poor crop from bad weather yielded few "sellable" toms. Many I was able to bulk out really cheap for those wanting to work at cutting them up and making sauce but it was very disappointing.