[JRandomFreeper]

We all continue to learn. It's a lifetime project.

That's why I just shake my head at preppers that 'have some packages of open pollinated seeds' and no skills or practice. As far as I'm concerned, that's just a way to starve while having a little hope. ;)

It takes a few years of practice to actually get crops on a regular basis.

/johnny

[Ellendra]

That's why I just shake my head at preppers that 'have some packages of open pollinated seeds' and no skills or practice. As far as I'm concerned, that's just a way to starve while having a little hope.

Some of them might be shocked if they counted just how few seeds are in some of those seed packages anymore. I planted a whole package of flour corn seed, it barely filled a 5x7 patch. That's just barely enough to pollinate itself for next year's seed!
(I had bought 2 packages, but I have this rule against planting more than half my seed of any one variety. Call me paranoid.)

[TEXOKIE]

Words of wisdom to remember, Johnny. I truly am having a blast learning all this stuff. Like so many in our civilization, I so blithely allowed the food raising intricacies to fall on others’ shoulders. I’m having an intense fun time learning, but I hope that if the day comes that I must survive on what I know about growing food, I’ll know a LOT more than I do now!

[Ladysforest]

“That’s why I just shake my head at preppers that ‘have some packages of open pollinated seeds’ and no skills or practice”

EXACTLY !! I read about that very thing. Some folks brought the “prepper” canister of survival seeds and tried to grow a garden with them according to the directions. MISERABLE FAILURE.

Much like my annual garden. But at least I’m puttin’ in the time trying to learn and paying my dues.

BTW. Did you mention something called sunflower butter? I’ve never heard of that.

[greeneyes]

Absolutely. I had so much good produce the first and second year, then whammoo. Last year was the pits. Made me know that I was doing the right thing by continuing to practice.