Planning for Crop Storage Success

Planning ahead will allow survivors to plant enough storage crops to get them through the lean months each year. Start by researching the best crops for your area from this list. Choose the right seed and make sure you devote a chunk of land to the garden and grain crops that will sustain you for long periods of time.

Choose heritage or open pollinated seed for your annual and biennial crops. This will allow you to save seed that will grow true to type year after year, if you are careful to save enough seed to plant each year.

Provide the best storage conditions for each crop to prevent decay and mold. Grow more than you think you need in case the winter lasts longer than usual, or you want to barter food for other goods.

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nanangofarmerliz says:

August 6, 2025 at 9:57 pm

great article! We have a more lenient climate and can grow through winter, but its always smart to have some food in storage (although the warm winter makes it more difficult to store some things!), I need to get better at growing things with storage in mind. Another aspect is things that can be canned, like tomatoes, that then store for a long time. I am just learning how to cook dried beans, and I think I’ll try to grow kidney beans this summer.

Lisa Lynn says:

August 7, 2025 at 7:04 am

Hi Liz,
Yes, your canned goods will last a long time in storage. I like having plenty of root crops and the like to use over the winter, but you’re right…they don’t last long in warmer climates!