I'm new to prepping and I need some tips on what are good foods to start off with when starting a garden.
Gaz is right about talking to other locals that have allready learned about what to plant. I moved to Ga. and thought planting peaches would be great. Well, peach trees take so many chemicals to keep them going that its not worth it. I also planted a bunch of 'fancy' wine grapes. they are struggling to stay alive, while the muscadine grapes grow and produce like crazy with little to no maintenance. I'm learning the hard way, be smart and find others locally to learn from their mistakes. Keep in mind as well, all the suppliments/chemicals you can buy right now may not be available or affordable in the future. Im also still putting pvc lines all over my 2 1/2 acres. You dont even have to bury it at first, you can trench it in later on. Im running a line down both sides of the property and set a hose bib every couple hundred feet. Guess ive gotten tired of dragging hoses everywhere.1. Plant what you eat.
2. Check with any local colleges that are known for agricultural programs. They will likely have a TON of free literature and online articles on what to grow, when to grow it, how to grow it, etc. (and it will be tailored for your area).
3. Talk to local farmers (or failing that, folks in the lawn and garden center of your local do it yourself stores).
4. Plant where it can't be easily seen from the road.
5. Plan out your garden. Some crops are not friendly to others of a certain type. Know this for your plan. Also, some things are natural good to plant with others to assist with things like bugs, etc. (like garlic), so check into it.
6. Make sure you have easy access to a water hookup by your garden (or run a line to do so). Running a line with some PVC pipe is a lot easier than you likely think it is.
7. Rotate the crops each season or so.
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