New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- A 14-year-old boy from Norfolk, England, has turned his love for tomatoes into a thriving business, with his produce, growing kits and merchandise attracting customers from across the UK and as far away as Australia.

Jacob, from Sprowston, started growing tomatoes during the Covid-19 pandemic at a local allotment. What began as a small gardening hobby has since expanded into a business with as many as 7,000 tomato plants growing in his greenhouse.

According to a report by the BBC, Jacob launched his tomato-selling venture around a year ago after initially growing a handful of plants. He started the business at the age of 13 and built a custom-made trailer, which he now cycles around Norwich to sell his produce.

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