Before the days of Piggly Wiggly (yes, they were the first self service grocery store), much of the population grew the majority of their own foods. Grapes were not imported from Chili and a tomato was not imported from Mexico. Food grew in back yards or at least in local farmer’s yards for the indiginous foods for the area.
Now seeds moved and varieties grew (let’s not get into hybrids and GMO foods, let’s keep it ‘REAL’) so the selection widened, but still most people grew it themselves. This is why it is part ONE of a multi-parted preparaton step. First, to be sustained in lean times, you need to learn to grow food.
Obviously before growing it, you need to know where to find it and where/how to plant it.
Planting instructions for your area can be found all over the web. Where you will plant it is largely up to where you live (suburbs, rural or urban settings) but no matter where you live you can plant something!
Small boxes, community gardens and some of the new indoor growing trays help to transform small spaces in to productive food areas. So the excuse of having no space is being overcome.
There are several optoins for where to get the seeds, but may I suggest heirlooms. This way, since they have not been crossed or modified, each year the food will produce seeds to grow more food. You may get a ‘plant’ from a hybrid or GMO tomato seed, but likely nothing you can eat from that plant. They are not fertile. Here are a couple of suggestions for heirloom seeds:
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Popular Questions
What should you grow first when following Preparation Step 11: Food (part one) and learning to grow it?
Start with crops that suit your climate, available space, and experience level. Leafy greens, herbs, radishes, beans, and other quick-growing vegetables can provide useful early successes. Choose open-pollinated or locally adapted seeds when possible, and check each crop’s planting season before sowing.
How can I prepare a productive garden for the Preparation Step 11: Food (part one) Grow it! plan?
Select a sunny location with dependable access to water and well-drained soil. Remove competing weeds, loosen compacted ground, and add finished compost based on the soil’s condition. Divide the space into manageable beds or containers so planting, watering, and harvesting remain practical.
Which food-growing skills matter most for Preparation Step 11: Food (part one) Grow it!?
Learn how to start seeds, transplant seedlings, water consistently, identify common pests, and harvest crops at the right stage. Keep a simple garden record with planting dates, varieties, weather, and results. These notes make it easier to adjust timing and crop choices in the next growing season.
How much food can Preparation Step 11: Food (part one) Grow it! produce in a small space?
A small garden can produce meaningful amounts of herbs, salad greens, beans, tomatoes, and other high-yield crops when space is used efficiently. Grow vertically where appropriate, succession-plant fast crops, and use containers for plants that need separate conditions. Set realistic targets, then expand gradually as you learn what grows well and what your household actually eats.
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