my dad said growing basil was much more cost effective and a basil plant weighs almost nothing.
Fresh herbs and tomatoes were what we grew for local restaurants back in the day, my In-laws and I. Easy to transport and profitable. We grew ‘Celebrity,’ God’s most perfect tomato, according to my FIL, LOL! Also, ‘Wisconsin 55.’
Raspberries were a PITA; MIL and I picked 5 days in a row for 8 hour stretches to get ready for Saturday Market. It wasn’t unusual for us to come home with $4K sold in raspberries on a Saturday morning, though! :)