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The Complete Guide To Survival Food Gardening In The Sunshine State

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Florida is a great place to grow food, and with a little planning, you can create a survival food garden that will provide you with fresh, healthy produce all year long. This guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started, including what to grow, when to plant, and how to care for your plants.

What to Grow

The first step in creating a survival food garden is to decide what you want to grow. There are many different vegetables and fruits that can be grown in Florida, so you'll need to choose the ones that you and your family enjoy eating. Some good choices for survival food gardening include:

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* Vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers, lettuce, greens * Fruits: citrus, berries, bananas, avocados, mangoes

When choosing what to grow, it's also important to consider how much space you have available. If you have a small space, you'll need to choose plants that are compact and don't require a lot of room. Some good choices for small spaces include:

* Vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, beans, greens, herbs * Fruits: citrus, berries

When to Plant

The best time to plant a survival food garden in Florida is in the spring or fall. This will give your plants time to establish themselves before the hot summer months. However, you can also plant in the summer if you're willing to take some extra care to protect your plants from the heat.

Here is a general guide to when to plant different vegetables and fruits in Florida:

* Vegetables: * Tomatoes: March-April, September-October * Peppers: March-April, August-September * Beans: March-April, September-October * Squash: March-April, August-September * Cucumbers: March-April, August-September * Lettuce: October-March * Greens: October-March * Fruits: * Citrus: February-March * Berries: October-November * Bananas: March-April * Avocados: March-April * Mangoes: March-April

How to Care for Your Plants

Once you've planted your survival food garden, you'll need to care for your plants so that they can produce a bountiful harvest. Here are some tips on how to care for your plants:

* Water your plants regularly. The amount of water your plants need will vary depending on the type of plant, the weather, and the soil conditions. A good rule of thumb is to water your plants deeply once or twice a week. * Fertilize your plants regularly. Plants need nutrients to grow and produce fruit. Fertilize your plants according to the instructions on the fertilizer package. * Mulch your plants. Mulch helps to keep the soil moist, suppress weeds, and regulate the soil temperature. You can use a variety of materials for mulch, such as straw, hay, or compost. * Protect your plants from pests and diseases. Pests and diseases can damage or kill your plants. There are a variety of ways to protect your plants from pests and diseases, such as using pesticides, insecticidal soap, or neem oil. * Harvest your plants when they're ripe. The best way to ensure that your plants are ripe is to taste them. When they're ripe, they'll be sweet and juicy.

Creating a survival food garden in the Sunshine State is a great way to provide yourself and your family with fresh, healthy produce all year long. By following the tips in this guide, you can grow a successful garden that will provide you with food for years to come.

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