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OffTheLand

About

"Abundance is here."

OffTheLand is a local marketplace where absolutely anyone can sell, trade, share, or buy their fruits, vegetables, seeds, eggs, livestock, bee products, services, hand crafts, and artisan goods.

OffTheLand is community-driven and sponsored and is a great place for hobby gardeners, homesteaders, small-scale ranchers, & permaculture folks to connect directly with local, discerning consumers.

Problems with global food supplies:

  1. Our global food supply chains are vulnerable to cyberattacks, pandemics, solar flares, and other black-swan events. If any one of these events were to occur, the food in our grocery stores would only last 3 days.
  2. On average, each item on the plate travels 1500 miles, and thus 84% of food cost goes to shipping, warehousing, distribution, brokering, insuring, and retail. Inflation and economic pressures significantly increase the food prices at each step of the global food supply chains.

Solutions that OffTheLand brings:

  1. Turn your passion and hobby of gardening and ranching into a revenue stream by selling your abundance directly to conscious consumers in your local community (in your zip-code).
  2. Bartering, buying, & selling items locally builds a network of reliable & like-minded individuals. It's a win-win!

Some items on our platform

a pile of red flowers

Seeds

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as hibiscus or sorrell

10 seeds 🌱 Growing Information • Climate & Zones: • Thrives in warm climates (USDA Zones 9–12) • Can be grown as an annual in cooler zones if started indoors and transplanted after frost. • Needs 6–8 months frost-free to flower and produce calyces. • Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5). • Light: Full sun (6–8 hours daily). • Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but best with consistent watering. • Growth Habit: Shrub-like, 4–7 ft tall. • Harvest: Calyces (the fleshy red part) are ready about 3–4 weeks after flowering. Leaves can be harvested young. 🌿 Health Benefits Red roselle is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and plant acids, giving it both nutritional and medicinal uses. • Blood pressure regulation – Hibiscus tea may help lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. • Cholesterol support – May reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. • Digestive aid – Acts as a mild diuretic and supports liver health. • Anti-inflammatory & antioxidant – Helps fight oxidative stress. • Immune boost – Vitamin C and polyphenols support immune function. • Weight & metabolism – Some studies suggest it helps regulate blood sugar and fat metabolism. Every part of roselle has uses: • Calyces (red sepals) • Make hibiscus tea (agua de Jamaica) – tart, cranberry-like flavor. • Used in jams, jellies, sauces, syrups, and desserts. • Can be dried and stored for year-round use. • Leaves • Eaten fresh in salads or cooked like spinach (slightly sour, like sorrel). • Added to soups, stews, or curries. • Seeds • Can be roasted and ground into a coffee substitute. • Contain oil used in some traditional cuisines. • Other Uses • Natural red food dye. • Traditional medicine teas for colds, fevers, and digestion.

$4.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
African Blue Basil

Herbs

African Blue Basil

Herb starter plants available in 4 inch pot send pm to order. Perennial in USDA Zones 10–11 (sometimes 10b and above) where winter is mild and frost is rare. Propagation strictly by cuttings since there are no viable seeds.  • Pruning / pinching helps encourage bushier growth and delays or controls flowering if desired.  • Overwintering indoors: In colder climates, take cuttings before frost, root them, and grow inside over winter or keep plants in pots that can be brought indoors.

$12.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
a plate of fruit and seeds

loquat seeds

Loquats (Eriobotrya japonica)

10 seeds Grow best in USDA Zones 8–10. 🌱 Details by zone: • Zone 8 → They can grow, but young trees may need protection from frost. Fruit production might be limited in colder years. • Zones 9–10 → Ideal climate: mild winters and warm springs. Trees thrive and fruit reliably. • Zone 7 and below → Too cold outdoors, but loquats can be grown in large pots and moved indoors during winter. They like: • Full sun 🌞 • Well-draining soil • Protection from strong winds (flowers and fruit can drop easily. 🌱 Health Benefits of Loquats • Rich in antioxidants → Vitamin A, carotenoids, and phenolics that help fight free radicals. • Supports digestion → Good source of dietary fiber for gut health. • Immune booster → High vitamin C content. • May support heart health → Potassium helps regulate blood pressure. • Blood sugar support → Some studies suggest loquat leaf extract can help regulate glucose. 🍴 Ways to Use Loquats • Fresh: Peel, remove seeds, and eat raw. • Jam/jelly: Their natural pectin makes them perfect for preserves. • Loquat pie or tart: Similar to peach or apricot desserts. • Smoothies: Blend with banana or pineapple for a tropical flavor. • Fermented: Can be used in wines, liqueurs, or syrups.

$8.00 / Bunch

The Villages, FL
a close-up of a purple flower

plant

The “toilet paper plant” commonly refers to the woolly mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

The “toilet paper plant” commonly refers to the woolly mullein (Verbascum thapsus), a biennial plant native to Europe and Asia but widely naturalized in North America. Its nickname comes from the soft, velvety texture of its large leaves, which have historically been used as a natural alternative to toilet paper. Growing Zones • Zone 3: Tolerates cold winters with temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C). • Zone 9: Thrives in warmer climates with mild winters. Growing Conditions • Climate: Woolly mullein is drought-tolerant and thrives in various climates, from arid to temperate regions. • Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil, though it can adapt to poor soils. • Sunlight: Grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade Identification 1. Appearance: • Large, woolly, light-green leaves forming a rosette at the base. • In the second year, it grows a tall stalk (up to 6 feet or more) with small yellow flowers. 2. Texture: • The leaves are densely covered in soft, fuzzy hairs, giving them their toilet paper-like feel. Uses 1. Historical Toilet Paper: • The leaves were used as a natural hygienic alternative by early settlers and indigenous peoples. 2. Medicinal Uses: • Traditionally used for respiratory ailments like coughs, colds, and asthma (the leaves and flowers are made into teas or infusions). • Anti-inflammatory properties; poultices are applied to skin irritations or wounds. 3. Wildlife: • The flowers attract bees and other pollinators. • Seeds are sometimes eaten by birds.

$19.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
Fresh farm eggs

eggs

Fresh farm eggs

Free range Rhode Island reds and Easter eggers that produce medium to extra large Eggs. $5 a dozen or $4 if you bring a basket or containers

$5.00 / Dozen

Lake City, FL
Wild Florida Everglade tomato seeds

Seeds

Wild Florida Everglade tomato seeds

Native tomatoes from the Florida Everglades. They are red, marble sized with big tomato flavor! My best seller and always a favorite. 25 seeds per package

$3.75 / Package

Brooksville, FL
a close up of a flower

Edible Flowers

FL Native Red Canna

Native Aquatic and wetland, beautiful red flowers, Canna flaccida 1 Gallon

$10.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL
Plants and Animals

Comfrey

Plants and Animals

Small farm with rabbits,quail,turkey, and multiple breeds of chickens and many herb and fruit plants. I do needlework, crochet, photography, and make horse tack.

$4.00 / Each/Unit

Pomona Park, Florida

There are many great homesteading, gardening, & living-off-the-land type of communities for sharing pictures, experiences, knowledge, and advice. But at best, these only offer a state-level forum or chat, so there’s no way to know who is in YOUR zipcode and what they are selling, giving away, or wanting to buy. OffTheLand acts as an enhancement/extension to these existing communities, to allow people to interact with like-minded folks in their local zipcode.

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