A common question asked by many people whose goal is self-sufficiency is, “How many vegetables should I plant to feed my family for a year?” This is difficult to answer, because so many variables must be considered. I grow nearly all of my family’s vegetables — with the exception of a small amount of lettuce or peppers here and there — so I’m going to walk you through the way I determine how much to plant in our garden.
Make the Most of What You Have
The phrase “results may vary” is certainly true when it comes to planning a garden to feed your family. Here are some things that can drastically affect your personal results.
Your garden soil will make a huge impact on how much food you can successfully grow. If I plant veggies directly into my native heavy-clay soil, my yields are quite modest. But yields explode when I
