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It’s so important to not overlook certain crops when looking to grow as much as possible, and in this video I put the case forward for 7 crops that have specific and unique benefits that will greatly contribute to self-sufficiency🌱 I’d also love to hear in the commenta what crops you feel are underrated for self-sufficiency and why, so we can all help one another in our journeys😊
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The golden beetroot is just so good, thanks
Thank you Huw. I grow a few varieties of the red beets but going to give the golden beetroot a go.
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Yes Huw Mint!! I have Italian mint and thyme tea thru the winter first thing in the morning and yes it was a pleasant boost to see those plants stil producing I winter
I live on a rented property, therefore can't implement all my gardening desires and grow as much as I would like to.
I let some plants to go in seed, then collect the seeds and grow microgreens – red cabbage, sunflower, kale, raddichio, raddish, even dandelion.
I grow dandelion and nettles intentionally and add the young leaves in salads.
Never bought tomatoe seeds, all sprouted from store bought, and this way I can have so many different varieties, especially with cherry tomatoes. And also size changes if grown in a raised bed or container. Definitely preparing to continue most varieties indoors over winter. Nasturtium leaves are rich in vitamin c, I air dry them and make powder, the flowers infused in vinegar or oil are good antibiotics and great for hair.
I forage blackberries, rosehips and hazelnuts. And also regrow store bought lettuce, green onions, cabbage, potatoes and sweet potatoes.
My garden looks like a jungle, veggies and herbs interplanted with begonias, roses, nasturtiums and other flowers. It looks aesthetically pleasing and is so useful.
When I come from work, I let my 2 dogs in the garden and spend some time tidying up the plants, it is such a healing activity.
I have to second the real pleasure of making tea from your garden. This year I got some more unique medicinal herb starts from the farmers market, like hyssop and tulsi, and added it with our patches of mint, borage, calendula and chamomile to make really incredible fresh herbal teas. It's something I know I am going to be looking forward to each year.
Related to foraging is Gleaning. (Gather and cleaning.) There is often much waste in agricultural production. Working with local farmers (and food banks) can result in massive harvests of produce that is destined to rot.
Beetroot greens can also be cooked. Also, there are recipes for tender pumpkin leaves and stem if you like Indian style vegeterian cooking. Try the male pumpkin flowers too, you can make fritters!
Am trying the roasted beetroot recipe as we speak! Seemed a lot less hassle than all that peeling before and just means I've added a tray alongside the roast chicken!
Just wash I could grow Pak choi that looked that good. 🙁 The only brassica I actually like!
And a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite online gardener Mr Richards today! HSTL
Really interesting Huw, food for thought – pardon the pun.
Recently collected rosehips for making into a syrup and enjoying elderberry syrup to ward off colds and 'flu!
If you quick blanch pak choi and sundry them, it will lasts for several years as a dry vegetable to use in stews, soups etc. Or once it dries completely, steam it, dry it again, and preserved it in dark jars with salt or sugar it will last more than ten years. Same applies to mooli and some specific citrus (Kumquats, lemon etc).
I LOVE sunchokes! I enjoy watching them grow, as well as digging them up. They're even more plentiful than potatoes
I also love mint, which I planted on Huw's recommendation a few years ago. My brother calls the tea "Encouragement in a cup."
Thanks!
Be careful about foraging. Never munch on a hunch!
Beet greens are wonderful also and can be a cut and come again crop.
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Two large patches of wild purslane gave us gobs and gobs of foraged harvest from our meadow out back. The plants were so large and healthy. We harvested BUSHELS and froze, ate, dehydrated, ate some more, and made into powder until I finally gave up and told my husband, "don't bring in anymore!". It will all be great additions to our soups, smoothies, breads and whatever stands still for winter cooking and baking. Thank you for another outstanding teaching.
Excellent video! And love the little cooking tips.
I love your channel. I have never binge watched a YouTube channel before. Beets are my second favorite vegetable – only second to asparagus, which I would have added to your list.
Hey, Huw! Would you be interested in hosting Paul Wheaton on your channel? "The Duke of Permaculture?" He is looking for more channels to share rocket mass heaters.
Mint, Chamomile and Stevia. Recently combined those that we grew and was blown away at the amazing flavor. Kids love it as well.