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Top Five Vegetables to Plant

By M.L. LewisPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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May 18th is National Vegetable Garden Day

Happy National Vegetable Garden Day everyone! What better way to enjoy the season than by planting your own vegetables. 32 million homes plant this type of garden every year. Eight out of ten do it for the fresh produce, saving on their grocery bill. With so many fun and yummy veggies out there, it's hard to decide what to plant. These are the five best choices for the beginner prepper.

5) Potatoes

Whether you like them fried, mashed, or baked whole, nobody hates potatoes!

An extremely versatile vegetable. There isn't anything a potato can't do that won't put a smile on your face. They are an amazing source of fiber and can help ease digestion. They soothe stomach ulcers and joint inflammation. Has the ability to heal burns. The potato has strong antioxidant powers that lower your risk of autoimmune diseases like cancer. Potatoes are a hardy crop and only need a cool, humid, dry place, like an unheated basement, for storing them.

4) Beans

Toot! Toot! Beans give a hoot about your health.

This lovely musical superfood comes in a sea of variety and colors. Like the potato, the possibilities are endless on what you can do with it cooking-wise. They help improve bone health by containing 25% of our daily Vitamin C intake. They are a good source of iron and protein when meat supplies are low. They are full of vitamins and minerals to maintain good health threw a crisis. Beans should be kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, in tight-fitted food-grade jars.

3) Tomatoes

Though technically a fruit, it is often mistaken for a vegetable.

Once considered poisonous, this tasty treat is a staple in many homes today. They reduce the risk of kidney and gallstones. Due to their high level of Chromium, tomatoes are great at helping regulate blood sugar levels. The potassium in it is off the charts, so it can help keep nerves healthy. Tomato juice can help speed up the healing of sunburns. Applying a slice of tomato to a wound for five minutes a day can help encourage blood clotting, accelerating the curing process. This is due to its Vitamin K properties. Tomatoes are best if stored at room temperature in an uncovered box or container.

2) Squash

In the Balkins, squash is rumored to be able to turn into vampires.

As a proud member of the Three Sisters food group, this vegetable is as helpful as it is tasty. Vitamin B6 levels can help reduce the risk of depression. The Omega 3 Fatty Acid levels can provide you with great stress relief. Its Vitamin C and Betacarotene levels promote good eye health, so you'll be able to enjoy squash's vibrate colors. Winter squash contains a high level of Vitamin A, which is essential for your health as it supports cell growth. Squash can be stored with your potatoes, as they prefer cool (nothing higher than 50 degrees), dark places.

1) Garlic

Considered to be one of the healthiest foods on Earth.

Once held as the miracle cure-all, this superfood provides the most health benefits out of the five listed. Was once considered to be Penicillin before its discovery in 1928. It helps blood flow and lowers cholesterol. Boosts the immune system to fight off colds and flu. It has strong antibacterial properties that scientists have discovered can kill foodborne pathogens like E. Coli. Garlic can also improve brain function by boosting performance and memory. It also keeps people, and squash vampires, away due to causing you to have stinky breath. Garlic can be stored in its original mesh bag in a cool, dry place.

Disclaimer: I should warn you that I am not a medical doctor, nor do I claim to be. All of the medical claims used in this article were found on a variety of health websites. Please do not attempt any of these without first talking to your doctor. Google does not have a medical license.

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M.L. Lewis

Welcome to my little slice of pie. This blog will primarily focus on prepping and homesteading skills with a sprinkle of fiction every now and then.

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