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Surviving EMP: Suburban Circle Garden- Part 2, by Northwest Native Elder
Step 3: Buy the best of plants for surviving
I have listed the vegetables below that I have planted and that have proven successful for me. Also, I have ordered the following plants from 1-5 with #1 needing the most sun and #5 needing the least sun. They will all benefit from the most sunlight they can get, but tomatoes need full sun and heat. It is a short list but an important one. These are the plants that you, as an inexperienced gardener, will have the best chance at growing, storing, and surviving on. You may have to supplement your diet with animal protein of some kind, but remember “any food is better than no food”. When it is time to buy seeds, you may want to think about buying enough for your neighbors who surround you. This is inexpensive insurance to protect your own garden. If they plant their own garden then it is that much more food for everyone. If they do not want to grow food, then they will eventually have to steal from someone. Therefore, most will likely not be alive at harvest time anyway. (This is a time you may also want to study up on home/self protection.)
- Tomatoes: These are a basic ingredient for stews and an excellent source of vitamin C. We prefer the “Early Girl” variety because of its quick maturing time, abundance, and meatiness for canning. [Editor’s Note: This is a Monsanto-patented, non-GMO but hybrid seed.] You may not be progressed to the point of canning or have the supplies to do so, but a tutorial for the proper procedure can be found on this website. It is easy with the right equipment on hand. You may not want to waste valuable fuel canning, but remember that tomatoes can also be dehydrated. Simply slice and place on cookie sheets or another flat surface in a well ventilated warm area, free from dust, until dry. Store them in jars, plastic bags, paper bags, Tupperware, or anything to keep germs and animals out. Tomatoes like frequent, deep watering to their roots but want dry leaves, so keep the plants dry and ground moist.
- Winter Squash: I am recommending the “Sweet Meat” squash. We have found that it is an extremely long keeper and an excellent producer. It will easily take over a whole yard, but don’t let the prolific nature of the Sweet Meat deter you from planting it. Preppers with small yards will appreciate the fact that you can trim the runners back to any size you want. Squash prefers a wet/dry watering cycle with dryer ground towards the end of season. Avoid watering the leaves, as it is prone to mold/mildew. Harvest when the leaves are dying back and before the first frost.
- Garlic/onions: These are for seasoning of stews as well as eating fresh. Cooked onions and garlic add flavor to any meat you may be able to obtain. They will also keep you healthy and help avoid bland food burnout.
Source: http://survivalblog.com/surviving-emp-suburban-circle-garden-part-2-by-northwest-native-elder/
