What can you grow in a homestead garden?
- Tomatoes. I love tomatoes because of the hundreds of ways you can use them in different kitchen recipes!
- Radish. Radishes are perfect for beginners because they grow fast in any garden size.
- Cabbage.
- Carrots.
- plants to start your homestead – Heirloom Corn.
- Peanuts.
- Winter Squash.
- Peas.
How do you grow a homestead garden?
- Research the Requirements of Homestead Gardens.
- Move Beyond Container Gardening (If Possible)
- Set Up Your Soil for Success.
- Use Companion Planting to Your Advantage.
- Choose High-Yield Plants.
- Plan Your Watering and Irrigation System.
- Weed & Maintain Your Garden Regularly.
How big should a homestead garden be? Generally speaking, 200 square feet of garden space per person will allow for a harvest that feeds everyone year-round. For an average family of four, plan for an 800 square-foot garden—a plot that’s 20 feet by 40 feet in size should do the trick. If your family is larger (or smaller), scale up or down as needed.
What vegetables grow well in Homestead? Squash is a great addition to your homestead garden since they are heavy-producers and make seed saving a bit easier IF you are mindful of cross-pollination. Black Beauty Zucchini and Golden Crookneck are our homestead favorites. Spaghetti Squash and Butternut Squash are Winter Squash favorites.