How Much Do You Need to Grow to Feed Family

[Readymom]

How Much Do You Need to Grow to Feed Family



Garden Planning: How much will feed my family??
http://www.homeinthefingerlakes.com/garden-planning-how-much-will-feed-my-family/#_a5y_p=1238840

" ....exactly how much needs to be planted in a garden to sustain a family for a year. ....

. . . . there is no one exact answer on what should be planted to keep your family in homegrown veggies all year. There are just too many factors that need to be considered. Your families tastes, soil, and climate all come into play.

But I did come across an excellent starting point. A list compiled at New Life on a Homestead based on recommendations from Reader’s Digest Back to Basics. I think this list is a great reference to consider when planning your garden. Keep in mind these are suggestions assuming you :

Will be using some sort of long term food storage. . . . . " CONTINUED at LINK, above ...

[Readymom]

Garden Tip: How Much To Plant Per Person?
https://www.shtfdad.com/much-need-plant-feed-family/

Are you wondering how much to plant per person to feed your family? It doesn’t have to be complicated. See how many seeds/plants you need if you want to feed your family fresh produce during the growing season. And if you want to preserve some, to last the rest of thew year, you need to plant quite a bit more.

Follow these guidelines for optimum yields: ---CONTINUED---

[Readymom]

Here's a chart with breakdown of info for garden yields:

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION CHART
https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/Table%204.pdf

Includes:
Vegetable
Amount needed for one adult (fresh use)
Amount needed for a family of four (fresh use)
Amount needed for one adult (processed/storage)
Amount needed for a family of four (processed/storage)
Spacing between rows
Yield per 100 feet of row
** Yield per 100square feet*

[Readymom]

melissa k norris.com

How Much to Plant Per Person for a Year’s Worth of Food
https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-much-to-plant-for-a-years-worth-of-food/

How much to plant per person for a year's worth of food or how many plants per person… 'tis a much asked question when one is trying to harvest and preserve enough food to take their family through an entire year without buying it from the store. ---CONTINUED---