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

kombucha

Farm Fresh Kombuchas

We make a variety of rotating flavors of amazing Kombuchas! Our SCOBYs can be traced back and have been brewed every 2-3 weeks for the last 50 years! Common flavors we make include but are not limited to: -Spiced Roselle -Strawberry Mango -Blueberry -Passionfruit -Spicy Guava -Apple Pie -Virgin “Bloody” Mary -Lemon Ginger -Cherry Passion -Loquat And new ones being created all the time! Come visit the farm or check us out at a local market and find one you like best!

$10.00 / Each/Unit

Crystal River, FL

rex rabbits

Rex rabbits

Rex baby rabbits 8 weeks old

$20.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

Seeds

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

25 seeds

$8.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

Herbs

African Blue Basil

Herb starter plants available in 4 inch pot thats with shipping send pm to order.

$12.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

Herbs

Vicks plant (Plectranthus tomentosa)

starter plants available in 4 inch pot thats with shipping. The Vicks plant (Plectranthus tomentosa), also known as the “succulent coleus” is a fragrant, low-maintenance plant with soft, velvety leaves that release a menthol-like aroma similar to Vicks Vaporub when crushed. Hardiness Zones • USDA Zones: Grows outdoors year-round in zones 9–11. • Cooler Zones: Can be grown indoors as a houseplant in colder regions

$19.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

mulberry

Ever-bearing mulberry

Ever-bearing mulberries are mulberry trees that produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season rather than in one large crop. They are great for home gardens, providing a steady supply of sweet, nutritious berries for you and wildlife. Growing Tips: ✔ Full sun for best fruit production ✔ Well-draining soil, though adaptable to different types ✔ Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering ✔ Prune to maintain size and encourage more fruiting

$20.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

plant

Snake plant (Sansevieria, Dracaena trifasciata), mother-in-law bare root

The snake plant (Sansevieria, also known as Dracaena trifasciata), commonly referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a popular houseplant known for its striking appearance and hardiness. Hardiness Zones • Snake plants can survive outdoors in USDA zones 9–11, where temperatures do not drop below 50°F (10°C) Benefits 1. Air Purification: • Recognized by NASA’s Clean Air Study, snake plants remove toxins like formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene. 2. Oxygen at Night: • Unlike most plants, it produces oxygen at night, making it great for bedrooms. 3. Low Maintenance: • Extremely tolerant of neglect, making it perfect for busy people or beginners. 4. Aesthetic Appeal: • Adds a modern and stylish touch to any interior design Characteristics • Appearance: Tall, sword-like leaves with variegated green patterns; some varieties have yellow edges or a marbled texture. • Growth Habit: Upright, architectural growth; grows up to 3-4 feet indoors (depending on variety). • Lifespan: Long-lived and slow-growing Care Requirements 1. Light • Ideal: Bright, indirect sunlight. • Tolerant: Low-light conditions. • Avoid: Prolonged direct sunlight, which may scorch the leaves. 2. Watering • Water sparingly. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. • Overwatering is the most common way to harm snake plants, as they are prone to root rot. • In winter, reduce watering to once every 4–6 weeks. 3. Soil • Use well-draining soil, such as cactus or succulent mix. • A pot with drainage holes is essential. 4. Temperature and Humidity • Temperature: Thrives in 60–85°F (15–29°C). Avoid frost or cold drafts. • Humidity: Tolerates dry air but thrives in normal household humidity levels. 5. Fertilizer • Feed with a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer once a month during spring and summer. • Do not fertilize in fall and winter. 6. Pruning • Remove damaged or dead leaves by cutting them at the base. • Snake plants rarely require pruning due to their slow growth.

$6.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

plant

Katuk (Sauropus androgynus)

Katuk (Sauropus androgynus), also known as sweet leaf, is a highly nutritious, tropical perennial shrub commonly grown as a vegetable in Southeast Asia. It is prized for its tender leaves, which have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and are used in a variety of dishes. Growing zones: USDA zones 9–11 Outdoor Growing: • Ideal for tropical and subtropical regions where temperatures rarely drop below 40°F (5°C). • Can be grown year-round in zones 9–11 with proper care. • Cooler Zones: • In zones 8 and below, Katuk can be grown in pots and brought indoors during the colder months. • Protect from frost and cold winds, as the plant is sensitive to freezing temperatures. Characteristics • Appearance: • A bushy shrub that grows up to 6–10 feet tall. • Leaves are oval-shaped, dark green, and glossy. • Small red or yellow flowers grow along the stems, often hidden beneath the foliage. • Edible Parts: • The leaves are used in soups, salads, stir-fries, and curries. • Can be eaten raw or cooked; cooking enhances the flavor and softens the leaves. 2. Nutritional Benefits: • High in protein, fiber, vitamins A, B, and C, and minerals like calcium and iron. 3. Medicinal Uses: • Traditionally used in some cultures for promoting lactation and improving digestion The berries are edible and mildly sweet but are less commonly used than the leaves. • They can be eaten fresh, added to salads, or used as a garnish. • The seeds inside the berries are also edible

$22.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

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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