When all is said and done, there are hundreds to thousands of plants that you may feel belong in a survival garden. Choosing just a handful is necessary
Wild Lettuce, or Lactuca Virosa looks a bit like dandelion, and has elongated, serrated leaves. It can reach 7 feet tall, and grows in many parts of the world.
You may decide to grow two different kinds of plants in containers. And that’s okay! You can gain valuable knowledge and experience from just getting started.
The many spices, teas, and tinctures you can make from your herbs will serve you even during winter. And the abundance of vegetables can last you for years.
From 12k - 25k edible things on our planet, we only eat around 500. Our ancestors ate quite a larger range of foods, many also containing medicinal benefits.