People are buying a lot of seeds because vegetable supplies in grocery stores are low.

(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)

An upsurge in demand for vegetable seeds has been reported due to a scarcity of fresh food in supermarkets. Royal Horticultural Society shops saw a 20% rise in sales last month, while Mr Fothergill’s Seeds reported a 50% surge in online orders. Factors like bad weather in Spain and North Africa, supply chains, and Brexit have been blamed for the shortage of vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers in stores. Former environment minister George Eustice stated the lack of produce could continue for up to four weeks, while some growers have said it could extend to May.

(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)

People have been stocking up on seeds, compost, seed trays, pots, and propagators to grow their own food, according to Mike Burks of The Gardens Group. Growing veg on patios, window boxes, and gardens is becoming more popular as people try to save money and avoid empty shelves. Tim Upson of the RHS observed a rise in this trend since the pandemic began and expects it to gain further momentum as a result of the food shortage. If you have a story you want to share, contact our news team at email.

[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]