How Many Onions & Potatoes to Grow for a Year (Real Numbers!)

If you’ve ever wondered how much you really need to plant to feed your family for a year, this is where to start. In today’s video, I’m breaking down exactly how we grow enough onions and potatoes for a full year—without needing a massive garden space. I’ll walk you through the simple “garden math” I use, how to choose the right varieties for storage, and the key mistakes that can keep your harvest from lasting. This is the method that’s allowed us to stop buying onions and potatoes from the store for years, and it’s something you can easily apply to your own garden. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re ready to grow more of your own food, this will help you plan with confidence. For a full breakdown (including how much to plant for other crops and more detailed planning charts), read the blog post here: 👉 https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-much-to-plant-for-a-years-worth-of-food/ In this video, you’ll learn: How much onions and potatoes to grow per person and per family The simple formula to calculate your yearly food needs Best onion varieties for long-term storage (and which ones won’t last) How to choose the right potatoes for yield and storage The difference between determinate and indeterminate potatoes Why seed potatoes matter (and why store-bought can cause problems) When to harvest for maximum storage life How to cure and store your harvest so it lasts for months If your goal is to grow more of your own food and rely less on the grocery store, this is one of the most important places to start. 🌿 Remember: You don’t need more land—you need a better plan. #gardening #growyourownfood #homesteading #potatoes #onions #foodpreservation #gardenplanning ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #