Basic Survival Garden Seed Assortment

Basic Survival Garden Seed Assortment

Garden capability is a practical form of readiness. The Basic Survival Garden Seed Assortment is a storable seed kit built for households that want to practice growing staple vegetables now and keep a backup planting plan on the shelf.

On-page, this kit is described as open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO, packaged in resealable Mylar by vegetable type, with a 23-page growing/storing guide included. Seed varieties may vary slightly due to seasonal availability.

Key Features

• 15 vegetable varieties (see Included Seeds list below)
• Open-pollinated (supports saving seeds from harvest)
• Heirloom and Non-GMO
• Resealable Mylar packaging by vegetable type
• Storage guidance: store in a cool, dry place; page notes freezer storage can extend shelf life
• Germination claims on-page: 5 years with >80% germination; up to 15 years with >50% germination (storage-dependent)
• Growing guide included: 23-page instructions for maximizing crops
• Packaging note on-page: sealed in double thick mylar; re-sealed in a pest resistant bucket

Real-World Benefits

• More flexibility in your food plan: add fresh vegetables to complement stored staples.
• Practice before you rely on it: run a small test planting and learn what performs in your local conditions.
• Repeatable routine: resealable packets let you plant some now and hold some back for later.

Best For

• Home gardens, raised beds, and seasonal planting (conditions permitting)
• Preparedness-minded households building a calm, practical garden plan
• Gardeners who want open-pollinated varieties for seed saving

Specs

• Seed type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
• Variety count: 15 vegetable varieties (page notes substitutions may occur)
• Storage claims: 5-year shelf life with >80% germination; up to 15 years with >50% germination (storage-dependent)
• Packaging: resealable Mylar by type; page also notes double thick mylar and a pest resistant bucket
• Guide: 23-page growing/storing booklet included

What’s In The Box

• Basic Garden seed assortment (15 varieties)
• Resealable Mylar seed packets (stored by vegetable type)
• 23-page growing/storing guide
• Pest resistant bucket

Included Seeds (Estimated Seed Count)

Varieties may vary slightly due to seasonal availability; substitutions may be made with a similar item.

• Bean, Bush: Blue Lake Bush 274 – 5 oz (est. 435)
• Beet: Detroit Dark Red – 10 g (est. 419)
• Cabbage: Golden Acre – 10 g (est. 2,469)
• Carrot: Scarlet Nantes – 10 g (est. 6,702)
• Corn: Golden Bantam – 5 oz (est. 750)
• Cucumber: Marketmore 76 – 10 g (est. 353)
• Kale: Vates Scotch Blue Curled – 5 g (est. 1,499)
• Lettuce, Romaine: Parris Island Cos – 5 g (est. 2,822)
• Onion: Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish – 10 g (est. 2,822)
• Pea: Lincoln – 5 oz (est. 445)
• Pepper, Sweet: Yolo Wonder L – 5 g (est. 705)
• Radish: Champion – 10 g (est. 882)
• Spinach: Bloomsdale Long Standing – 10 g (est. 882)
• Squash, Summer: Zucchini Black Beauty – 10 g (est. 81)
• Squash, Winter: Waltham Butternut – 10 g (est. 109)
• Tomato: Rutgers VF – 5 g (est. 1,764)

Readiness / Safety Note

Seeds are a capability tool—not a guarantee. Results depend on soil, water, climate, timing, and practice. Store seeds properly, start with a small test planting, and scale what thrives locally. Follow local rules for planting and seed use (non-legal advice).