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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

I was wondering.. how much produce would I need to plant to sustain one adult? Anyone have an idea?

as in.. how many yellow squash, green beans, corn, tomatoes, and so forth. just curious if it could be possible to grow all of your own produce rather than buy it from a store.

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

Chik,
Not an odd question at all. There is a link somewhere around here that someone posted once with how much it takes to feed a family. Google it -- the information does exist.

P.S. When you find out, please send me a d-mail, 'cause I'd like to know too!

Thanks.

Linda

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

OK.. I found this in a google search... kinda gives an idea of how much to plant

http://experimentalhomesteader.com/fp/category/tips-for-stocking-up/how-much-to-plant/

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

Hi cue - also keep in mind that some plants give you more bang for your buck so to speak...

Indeterminate tomatoes, squash, pole beans, dry beans (pinto, etc), cut and come again greens (lettuce, chard, spinach) will keep on producing.

Corn, melons, potatoes and the like are a one shot crop and for the most part take a lot of space and are in the ground (taking up a lot of space - lol) for a long time for a minimal amount of produce. Though potatoes would be a good bet to me as they store well.

This is a pretty decent book if you can find it at the library so you don't have to buy it.

http://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-More-Vegetables-Possible/dp/0898154154

There is another I have at home that the name escapes me. I will have to look...

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

Thanks twin!!! I gotsa tiny backyard, so produce with more bang is definitely a plus!

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

Welcome sis! You can always grow vertically as well. Maximize your space!

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

woukdnt growing vertically be difficult with somethings tho? like... how does one grow carrots.. or squash vertically??? lol

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

Carrots, not so much - lol... Squash will grow "up" if you cage it. Melons and other viney crops you can trellis. Not so easy with giant watermelons but fairly easy with the small icebox types. I have heard people use pantyhose and "gasp" bras to give the fruit support...

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 11, 2010

they do quit well in cages that way lol

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 11, 2010

hahaha loca... bras for the 'melons' HAHAHAHAHAHAH hehehehehehehe... ROTFLMBO

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Ret_Sgt_Yates Sparta , TN(Zone 7a) Jun 11, 2010

panty hose work the best the melon still gets sun .

Sarge

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