seed or plant

[okra]

I was just wondering - I try and grow everything from seed, except for the odd herb, but are there any advantages in buying plants for any crop over seed raising. I always thought it would be more expensive but is this true? And are there other advantages?

[okra]

[Jeannine]

asparagus

[allaboutliverpool]

But - think of the pleasure, I (and the recipients) got when my 49 asparagus plants from seed were distributed! 18 for me and 10 each or so for 3 others.