| Management number | 216029201 | Release Date | 2026/04/19 | List Price | $12.00 | Model Number | 216029201 | ||
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CALORIE-DENSE GARDENING FOR SERIOUS SELF-RELIANCE Many preparedness-minded people understand the value of growing a home garden. Lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers are delicious, nutritious, and can reduce grocery bills—but in a real survival situation, calories are king. Without enough energy-dense food, all the vitamins in the world won’t sustain you. That’s why this seed vault focuses on corn, beans, and squash—three of the most historically reliable and nutritionally complementary crops used for centuries by subsistence farmers and Native American communities alike. Using heirloom, open-pollinated varieties—Reid’s Yellow Dent corn, Kentucky Wonder pole beans, and Waltham Butternut squash—this kit is designed to support a full season of planting on less than 1/4 acre. Planted using a space-efficient Three Sisters layout, these crops work together naturally: corn provides a stalk for beans to climb, beans enrich the soil with nitrogen, and squash shades the ground to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Nutritionally, corn provides essential carbohydrates for energy, beans supply protein and fiber, and winter squash contributes vitamins like C and A (from beta carotene), along with fats and minerals from its seeds—making this trio exceptionally well-rounded for long-term sustenance. What will you do when your long-term food storage runs out? With this vault, you won’t just stockpile calories—you’ll grow them. Under typical conditions, the included seed can produce up to 1 million calories—more than enough to feed one adult for an entire year. And because the seeds are open-pollinated, you can save seed and grow again, year after year. WHAT'S INCLUDED - Approximately 2,334 Reid’s Yellow Dent corn seeds - Approximately 2,334 Kentucky Wonder pole bean seeds - Approximately 195 Waltham Butternut squash seeds - 5 Mylar storage bags with oxygen absorbers - .30 cal water-resistant ammo can (9.5" x 4.25" x 6.5") - Detailed planting instructions with layout diagram SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE Stored cool, dry, and sealed, seeds can remain viable for 10+ years—sometimes up to 20. Typical longevity: Corn 10+ years, Beans 5–10 years, Squash 4–6 years. FROST-FREE DAYS AND GROWING ZONES Requires a growing season of approximately 90–110 frost-free days. Best suited for USDA Zones 4–9. With season extension techniques, it may also be usable in Zone 3. In Zones 10–11, growers should watch for heat stress, particularly during corn pollination. SEED QUALITY All seeds are heirloom, non-hybrid, and open-pollinated, which means they can be saved and replanted year after year. Free from synthetic coatings or chemical treatments.
| Size | 9.5" x 4.25" x 6.5" |
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| Color | Black ammo can with silver Mylar bags |
| Cuisine | Native American cuisine |
| Brand Name | Generic |
| Unit Count | 63.0 Ounce |
| Item Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Tennessee Mountain Seeds, LLC |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 7 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
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