Know the Plants to Grow in Utah To Get Through a Time of Scarcity

In Utah, we like to have a backup plan should the trucks fail, and the grocery stores get emptied. The good news is you can grow food in the average backyard that can get you through a hard time. Store these seeds now for a future crop. 

Plants That Supply Nutrition and Are Easy to Grow 

Storing a bottle of seeds for quick planting might be something to add to your food storage. Learning to grow these plants might not be a bad idea as well. 

Squash 

A single squash plant can produce a lot of produce. Think of your neighbor trying to hand out zucchini. There are several varieties that can grow on a fence or trellis. They also store well without refrigeration. 

Potatoes 

These grow in any soil, and they pack in calories. They also store well in a cool, dry place. Growing potatoes in a tower created out of chicken wire can produce many tubers without taking much space. 

Beans 

You will need protein in your diet, and beans are 20% protein. Planting climbing beans will save space.  

Tomatoes  

Good for vitamin C along with lycopene and provide acidity to your diet. They can be made into a paste or sauce for storage. One plant can provide tomatoes for months. 

Peas 

The good thing about peas is they return nitrogen to the soil. They are also a source of protein like beans, and they don’t take up much space. 

Bonus Plant: Sunflower Seeds 

Packed with calories and protein. This can be a big help when your body needs fuel, and they are easy to grow and store.  

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All of these plants are fairly easy to grow, and you can harvest the seeds to plant for the next harvest. This is the garden you can plan for if the time comes to survive.