How to Sell Homegrown Produce Online in Florida: A 4-Step Guide
Learn how backyard growers turn extra fruits, veggies and tree crops into cash in 4 simple steps no fees no middlemen.
Introduction
Did you know a few backyard fruit trees can earn you well over $1,000 each season? If you’ve ever watched handfuls of mangoes, lychees or bell peppers go to waste, it’s time to flip the script. Instead of relying on grocery stores or expensive farmers markets, you can list your homegrown produce and even garden services directly to neighbors across Florida. In this post, you’ll discover four simple steps to sell on OffTheLand.net, overcome common selling worries, and explore creative ways to monetize every inch of your garden.
Why Sell Your Homegrown Produce?
- Extra income: Whether it’s a pint of microgreens or a bucket of mangoes, every sale adds up
- Community connection: Neighbors crave fresh non chemical-sprayed food and love supporting backyard growers and small-batch farmers
- Zero fees forever: OffTheLand.net is 100% free to join and list, so you keep 100% of your earnings
But...
"I only have a few tomatoes or one fruit tree who would buy that?"
OffTheLand’s on-demand local marketplace is built for low-volume sellers. List exactly what you have whenever you have it, so no need to grow bulk inventory.
"How will I find buyers in my neighborhood?"
We’re rapidly growing a Florida‑focused community of food enthusiasts hungry for hyper‑local regenerative produce. Search engines will find and show your listing details to locals, so be descriptive about your product growing process and availability. All you need to do is share the link of your listing on social media feed, local group, on neighborhood apps, or even just pass out printed flyers locally.
4 Simple Steps to Sell on OffTheLand.net
- Sign Up & Create Your Profile
- Visit OffTheLand.net and register with your email
- Fill in basic details your location (city, ZIP), a friendly profile photo and a brief bio about your offerings
- List Your Produce or Service
- Click "New Listing"
- Upload clear photos, write a catchy title (for example: "Ripe Florida Mangoes 5 for $12"), and add a detailed description (the more thorough the description, the higher traffic you will receive from the search engines)
- Set your price per unit or bundle and indicate availability dates
- Publish & Promote
- Hit "Post" to make your listing live in seconds
- Share your listing link on Facebook neighborhood groups, Nextdoor, or print a small flyer to pass out
- Make sure your notification emails do not end up in spam or junk but land in your inbox otherwise you will miss sales opportunities
- Connect & Transact
- Receive buyer messages directly through OffTheLand’s chat
- Agree on location or doorstep drop-off times
- Agree on payment terms
Extra Income Ideas Beyond Produce
Don’t stop at fruits and veggies. OffTheLand lets you list services and events too. Here are some creative listings that cater to Florida’s community:
- Fruit-Tree Care Class – Teach pruning techniques, pest control and fertilizing schedules perfect for mango and soursop tree owners
- Garden Planning or Permaculture Consultations – Offer one-hour sessions designing raised beds, companion planting layouts or complete food-forest blueprints
- Propagation Workshops – Show neighbors how to clone rare tropical trees like mango, cashew, cloves or even edible ornamentals
- Garden & Food-Forest Tours – Host small-group "tropical summer show and tell" tours for a modest fee showcasing your permaculture or syntropic setup
- Bokashi & Composting Installations – Sell bokashi cultures, consult on bokashi bins, soil amendments and waste-cycling systems essential for eco-conscious growers
- Seasonal Tropical Plant Rentals – Rent out potted exotic plants for backyard events, photo shoots or special occasions
Pricing & Packaging Tips for Low-Volume Sellers
- Bundle upsells: Offer "3 starter plants + 2 microgreen trays" at a slight discount to boost order size
- Tiered pricing: List single units (for example: "1 iquitos pepper for $5") and bulk bundles ("5 for $20")
- Eco-friendly packaging: Reuse egg cartons, mason jars or kraft paper bags. Highlight "Zero Waste Packaging" in your description to attract eco-friendly & sustainability-minded buyers
Real-World Success Story
Yes it is totally real. I personally made $1400 by effortlessly selling a lychee tree harvest from a few trees in my backyard. The buyer even came and picked the fruit. Start thinking of what crop you will be growing & selling to generate a truly passive income.
Just Start, Don't Overthink
Ready to transform your garden into a neighborhood goldmine? Sign up at OffTheLand.net today, list your item or service in under five minutes, and start collecting cash and compliments.
Do you have other ideas about profitable side-gigs based on your backyard or food forest? Let us know in the comments!
