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Stocking up on bottled water and canned food is absolutely necessary to creating an emergency action plan for your family.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Stocking up on bottled water and canned food is absolutely necessary to creating an emergency action plan for your family.<\/p>\n
But, at some point, you\u2019re going to want something fresh to eat!<\/p>\n
Even a few pots of green growing plants on a windowsill will cheer a household in an emergency situation.<\/p>\n
Knowing that in a few days or weeks you\u2019ll be able to eat those plants makes them even more cheerful!<\/p>\n
Herb Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n Turn your windowsill into an herb garden. If you have a window that gets lots of light, you have the perfect start to your herb garden. Herb gardens are easy to grow and add bright color and a blast of flavor to your foods.<\/p>\n Some of the easiest herbs to begin growing are basil, mint, rosemary, chives, and cilantro. Put each in a small pot with good drainage.\u00a0 Then, when you cook up a simple meal, or even open a can of tuna, snip some fresh herbs and add more than flavor to your dish \u2013 add interest!<\/p>\n Sprouts<\/strong><\/p>\n Sprouting is a fast, inexpensive and easy way to add nutritious veggies to your diet. All you need to begin sprouting is a glass jar with a mesh lid, or a sprouting bag.\u00a0 Rinse the seeds, then put them in a bowl to soak overnight, fully covered in clean drinking water.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t throw out the soaking water if you are in an emergency situation.\u00a0 It\u2019s just fine to drink or cook with.<\/p>\n Depending on the type of seed you are using, they will normally be ready to eat within 2 to 6 days.<\/p>\n Sprouts can be eaten raw, on sandwiches, in soups, salads, casseroles, or just mixed into cooked rice.<\/p>\n As an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, sprouts definitely return the investment of time you spend on their production.<\/p>\n Lettuce<\/strong><\/p>\n Growing various types of lettuce is easy.\u00a0 If you have a 4 x12 inch container, good soil, proper drainage, good light, seeds, and water, you\u2019ll be able to harvest your lettuce in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n Lettuce is so easy to grow, you\u2019ll probably want to set up several containers so you can grow enough to have at every meal.<\/p>\n You can also have a continuous crop by staggering planting times about a week apart. This should provide you with fresh lettuce regularly. Varieties to look for are Romaine, Butterhead and Leaf Lettuce.<\/p>\n The great thing is the seeds are cheap, the yield is good, and the green crunchy freshness is a welcomed addition to your kitchen, especially in the turmoil during an emergency situation.<\/p>\n Tomatoes<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to have tomatoes year around you should plan on an indeterminate variety.\u00a0 This means the variety you choose won\u2019t die until the frost sets in.<\/p>\n Seeing as you grow them indoors, the frost shouldn\u2019t ever set in, so you should have a continuously growing plant.<\/p>\n There are many types of compact tomato plants, but make sure they aren\u2019t determinate on the seasons and frost.\u00a0 These determinate tomato plants will generally provide fruit at a certain time of year, then the plant dies.<\/p>\n Choosing the right type of tomato plant is very important to be able to grow a healthy plant indoors. Hybrid plants are determinate so you want to choose an\u00a0heirloom variety<\/a>. Some of the best ones are Baxter\u2019s Early Bush, Tommy Toe, or Pink Ping Pong varieties.\u00a0 All of these produce small tomatoes.<\/p>\n Plant your indoor plants in small enough pots so you can move them outside when the weather permits.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 With a bit of wind, rain, and sun, your indoor plants will get hardier.<\/p>\n When it comes time to move it back inside, you\u2019ll have a nice strong plant that is ready to relax and hand over the produce.<\/p>\n Real Food . . . Prepared in minutes by just adding water. The\u00a0Wise Company<\/a>\u00a0takes an innovative approach, providing dependable, simple and affordable ready-made freeze dried and dehydrated entr\u00e9es for emergency preparedness and outdoor use.<\/p>\n Whether you are preparing your family for the future or planning your next outdoor adventure,\u00a0Wise Company<\/a>\u00a0provides great tasting, high quality foods that are quick and easy to prepare. Finally a dependable, simple, and affordable choice for both your emergency food supply and outdoor needs.<\/p>\n![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20140814072321im_\/http:\/\/www.natural-holistic-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/pixabay\/8\/cilantro_1375463862-300x183.jpg\" "\\"Easy")
Transfer the soaked beans to the jar or sprouting bag, then rinse each morning and evening until your sprouts reach maturity.<\/p>\n![\"Easy](\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20140814072321im_\/http:\/\/www.natural-holistic-health.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/pixabay\/5\/vegetables_1375463549-225x300.jpg\" "\\"Easy")
Tomatoes are easy to grow indoors, but only if you have the right conditions. Tomatoes require temperatures around 65 to 80 degrees along with about 8 to 12 hours of sunlight each day in order to thrive indoors.<\/p>\nYou can\u2019t prevent certain events in life, but you can prepare for them<\/h3>\n