Build a productive survival garden with the Survival Garden Staples Seed Vault from Survival Garden Seeds. This carefully selected collection includes 25 heirloom varieties focused on calorie-dense staples, protein crops, storage vegetables, and seed crops that can be preserved for long-term use.

Designed for gardeners interested in food security and self-reliance, this collection emphasizes crops that extend well beyond harvest season. Many of these varieties can be dried, cured, canned, frozen, or stored in a cool root cellar, helping you maintain a steady supply of homegrown food throughout the year.

Grow dent corn for grinding into cornmeal and grits, harvest sweet corn for fresh eating and freezing, and produce beans, peas, cowpeas, and soybeans for dependable plant-based protein. Winter squash and pumpkins cure for long storage, while root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, beets, and onions store well for winter meals. Seed crops like sunflower, chia, and amaranth add valuable oils, grains, and nutrient-dense ingredients to your pantry.

25 Heirloom Staple Crop Varieties Included:

Grains and Corn

Golden Bantam Sweet Corn (Zea mays)
Hickory King Corn (Zea mays)

Storage Roots and Vegetables

Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris)
Daikon Radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus)
Purple Top Turnip (Brassica rapa)
Rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica)
Jersey Wakefield Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Sweet Spanish Onion (Allium cepa)
San Marzano Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)

Protein and Seed Crops

Pinto Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Provider Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Fordhook Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus)
Black-Eyed Pea (Vigna unguiculata)
Chiba Green Soybean (Glycine max)
Desiree Pea (Pisum sativum)
Green Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus)
Chia (Salvia hispanica)
Lady Godiva Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
Pink Banana Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima)
Black Russian Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Red Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Why Customers Love the Survival Garden Staples Seed Vault:

• 25 heirloom varieties selected for calorie-dense food production
• Includes grains, legumes, roots, greens, and seed crops
• Many crops suitable for drying, curing, freezing, or root cellar storage
• Supports long-term food production and self-reliance planning
• Balanced mix of carbohydrates, proteins, and nutrient-rich vegetables
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO varieties suitable for seed saving

How to Grow:

Plant these crops in full sun using recommended spacing for each variety.

For best results:

• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil before planting.
• Direct sow or start seeds indoors depending on crop requirements.
• Follow spacing recommendations to allow proper plant development.
• Water consistently during establishment and active growth.
• Use succession planting where possible to extend harvest periods.

Most crops mature within roughly 55–120 days depending on variety and growing conditions. Growing guidance is included to help gardeners plan planting schedules and achieve reliable harvests.

Harvest and Food Storage Potential:

This collection supports a wide range of food preservation methods. Beans, peas, and grains can be dried directly on the plant. Winter squash and pumpkins cure for extended storage. Tomatoes and onions are excellent for sauces and canning. Root crops such as carrots, parsnips, beets, and rutabagas store well in cool conditions or root cellars.

Leafy greens like Swiss chard and mustard provide repeated harvests while staple crops mature, helping maintain fresh food availability throughout the season.

Together, these crops form a practical home garden system designed to provide real, usable food rather than just seasonal produce.