Maximizing Garden Yields for Year-Round Self-Sufficiency?

MarigoldBreeze

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Maximizing Garden Yields for Year-Round Self-Sufficiency?

Lately, I've been pondering the best way to maximize garden yields for year-round self-sufficiency. If we truly want to be prepared, it's important to have a sustainable food source that can withstand various weather conditions. My current method has a mix of perennials and annuals, but I'm wondering if I could be doing better.

I've had some luck with gardening in raised beds and practicing crop rotation, although I’d like to explore other techniques. Cold frames and hoop houses are on my list, as they might extend the growing season.

In your experience, what's the most effective combo of plants for a survival garden that ensures a year-round harvest? I'm also interested in hearing thoughts on companion planting – any specific plant partners that you've found successful? Essentially, I want to squeeze every bit of
 
Raised beds and crop rotation—good starting points. Consider adding potatoes and onions; reliable, storable, and they have good yield. Anyone tried integrating vermiculture into their survival garden setup?