And one more thing. If - like me - you are seriously worried about a major SHTF scenario happening in our lifetimes then don't make the mistake that you will start gardening after TEOTWAWKI. Growing your own food can be very frustrating. You can work really hard & still get very little crop at harvest time. I'm not saying don't try to grow your own food as it can be very rewarding & if the season is a good one it can be very productive. But counting on it to feed your family 365 days a years would be foolish, IMO.

I also would recommend buying seed now & storing some of it in your freezer as it is supposed to keep a lot longer there. If you find a good plant that is productive in your area start saving the seed now.