Last week we discussed a few staple crops that are easy to grow in the home garden. In part 1 we covered flour corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, wheat, beans, winter squash and pumpkins, and peanuts. Rice A common misconception is that rice must be grown in a flooded area. Thankfully for small growers, this isn’t true. … Continue reading Growing, Using, & Storing Staple Crops Part 2
If you’ve got a little extra room or are willing to get creative, staple crops can help fill your pantry and lower you’re grocery bill. They’re the types of food that provide a lot of calories and can help make up the bulk of a diet. Many of them are easy to grow, use, and … Continue reading Growing, Using, & Storing Staple Crops Part 1
You don’t need to be a “prepper” to grow storage crops. In fact, there are many reasons anyone with room should add a few storage crops to their garden. Storage crops can help you cut down on your grocery bill, eat a more local diet (which is better for the environment), and even eat a … Continue reading The Case for Storage Crops