Garden Seeds

The USDA forecasts a 2% to 3% hike in the cost of all foods in 2011. Higher corn and soybean prices are the main force behind the increase. Remember, farm animals have to be fed and when those costs go up, so does what you pay. Expect a big hike in the dairy and meat counter. We suggest you sign up for sites that offer grocery coupons. There are links on the right side bar that will lead you to some of these websites. Shop the weekly sales and the manager's specials. Plan your meals for the week and make a list of what you need before you go to the market. Consider a grocery co-op if your neighborhood has one. Don't be afraid to try planting a vegetable garden, at least for your fresh herbs.

Even if you decide that planting a garden is not for you this summer, garden seeds are a perfect addition to your food storage. Adequately dried seeds sealed in moisture barrier containers can be stored safely for 4 years at 65-70° temperature and much longer at lower temperatures. Each 6° drop in storage temperature may double the storage life of most seeds. Critical factors are temperature and moisture content. Store as cool as possible. Can should remain sealed until ready to use. For best results store unopened can in a refrigerator or freezer. Keep out of sunlight. Click here to visit a great website on how and when to plant your seeds Emergency Essentials Gardening Link.

I have found the J & L Garden Center in Bountiful and Emergency Essentials both have their long term garden seeds on sale this month.



J & L Garden Seeds



J & L Garden Center - Grandma’s Garden Seeds in #10 Can. On sale for $29.98. Non Hybrid Seed. Non-Hybrid seed packs produce true to variety seeds to replant for future harvest. Standard for high quality vegetable seeds- Variety selection, 22 different Varieties of Seeds.

Contents: (22 Varieties)Bean, Blue Lake Bush 84 grams-Beets, Detroit Dark Red 5.32 grams-Cabbage, Copenhagen 1 grams-Cantelope, Hale’s Best 3 grams- Carrots, Danver’s #126 2 grams-Cauliflower, Early Snowball 0.54 grams-Chard, Swiss Large Ribbed DK Green 3.5 grams-Corn, Golden Jubilee 70 grams- Cucumber, Marketmore 76 3 grams- Eggplant, Black Beauty 0.2 grams- Lettuce, Salad Bowl 1 grams- Onion, Sweet Spanish Yellow 1.7 grams- Parsnips, Harris Model 2.5 grams- Pea, Alaska Wr 84 grams- Pepper, Bell California 0.8 grams- Radish, Champion 4 grams- Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing 5 grams-Squash, Waltham Butternut 3.7 grams-Squash, Yellow Summe Crookneck 4.5 grams-Squash, Zucchini Black Beauty 4.5 grams-Tomato, Brandywine (pink) 0.15 grams-Tomato, Rutgers 1.4  grams.

Total weight :285 grams (10 oz)

Packaged in seperate packs with planting instructions.



Heirloom Seed Combo Pack

Emergency Essentials - Heirloom Seed Combo Pack. On sale for $18.99. Non-hybrid, Non GMO Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds.These heirloom seeds produce about 1/4 of an acre garden. This heirloom seed combo is designed to store for 4+ years. The seeds are sealed in a triple layered zipper top bag. Be sure to store these heirloom seeds in a cool dry environment. Carrots - 2346 seeds, Corn - 150 seeds, Cucumbers - 176 seeds, Green Beans - 174 seeds, Green Peas - 178 seeds, Lettuce - 2822 seeds, Onions - 988 seeds, Peppers - 494 seeds, Squash, Zucchini - 81 seeds, Tomatoes - 1235 seeds. Substitutions may occur dependent upon crop availability.

Garden Seeds

 Emergency Essentials - Canned Garden Seeds. On sale for $43.95. If you purchase more than 6 cans, they are $41.75 each. These Garden Seeds include an 8-page instruction booklet. Get started now with this complete garden in a can. With the contents of this garden seed can you can grow a garden the size of 2 basketball courts. These Garden Seeds includes peas, radishes, onions, spinach, cabbage, swiss chard, beets, carrots, lettuce, beans, corn, cucumbers, zucchini squash, peppers, winter squash, and tomatoes. These garden seeds are non-hybrid seed hermetically sealed in E-Z Lock Reusable Triple-Layered Foil Bags. These special non-hybrid seeds allow you to harvest your own seeds for future plantings. Non-Hybrid seeds produce true to variety seeds to replant for future harvests. For more information on the types of seeds contained in this can, click here Emergency Essentials website.