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HomesteaderÂ’s 52-Week Food Storage Plan This list is based from the Mormon plan with some alterations for the homesteader. I found some problems with the original plan, such as buying garden seeds in April rather than in January when the catalogs arrive, especially considering that some zones can grow plants from seed all year long (such as southern California and Hawaii). Also, as a homesteader, I have my own chickens and dairy animals, so I donÂ’t need to get dried dairy products, and as a vegetarian I donÂ’t get canned meats. The list also does not include fresh produce or anything for the root cellar. The dates are approximate, naturally, as they fall differently within the week depending on the year. I found myself getting lost as to what week I was in so I gave approximate dates for these weeks. So this list is my take on the 52-Week Plan from the POV of a vegetarian homesteader. I hope itÂ’s helpful to other folks. Feel free to adjust it depending on your diet and what crops you grow. For example, if youÂ’re growing dry beans, take a vacation from buying anything during bean week or pick something else to stock up on, like dog food. Also, if you find one of these items on sale, buy it on sale! Then swap out the week with another to keep the program going. Week 1 (Jan. 1): Nuts in the shell, look for after-holiday sales. At least 5 lbs per person (if you eat no meat). Week 2 (Jan. 8): Detergents, cleansers. Laundry soap 20 lbs per person. Week 3 (Jan. 15): Medicine Chest: Feminine products, pain killers, stomach soothers, sunscreens, eyedrops, etc. Toss all out of date medicines. Week 4 (Jan. 22): Garden seeds and supplies such as plant tags, potting soil, tools, etc. Week 5 (Jan. 29): Bagged animal feeds: chicken scratch, cat food, dog food, sweet oats, salt licks. Week 6 (Feb. 5): Water, or check condition of barrels/cistern/storage/well/pump. Week 7 (Feb 12): Candy, look for sales around ValentineÂ’s Day. Week 8 (Feb 19): Vegetable shortening, 10 lbs per person. Week 9 (Feb. 26): Fruit juices, 100% juice only. Week 10 (Mar 5): Toothpaste, floss, shaving cream, etc. Week 11 (Mar 12): Mixes for pancakes, cakes, frosting, muffins, etc. buy or make your own and put into airtight containers. Week 12 (Mar 19): Spices and herbs. Week 13 (Mar 26): Rice, at least 15 lbs per person. Week 14 (Apr 2): First aid supplies: cotton balls, swabs, gauze, tape, etc. Week 15 (Apr 9): Pasta, several kinds. At least 15 lbs per person. Week 16 (Apr 16): Cheese, butter, ghee, dairy products that can be frozen or put up. Week 17 (Apr 23): Sewing supplies, needles, buttons, zippers, fabric as needed. Week 18 (Apr 30): Flour, 50 lbs per person. Nitrogen to keep whole wheat flour. Week 19 (May 7): Dry and canned soups. Week 20 (May 14): Dry packaged mixes: Gravy, pudding, sauces Week 21 (May 21): First Aid supplies: bandages, antibiotic ointments, aloe gel, etc. Week 22 (May 28): More flour, 50 lbs per person. Nitrogen to keep whole wheat flour. Week 23 (June 4): String, rope, flashlights, replacement flashlight bulbs, batteries. Week 24 (June 11): Bedding, sheets, pillowcases, kitchen towels, bath towels, potholders. Week 25 (June 18): Paper towels, aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic bags, trash bags. Week 26 (June 25): Vinegar, both white and apple cider, as needed for canning, cleaning and remedies. Week 27 (July 2): Condiments: Mayo, mustard, ketchup, relish, BBQ sauce, steak sauce, etc. Week 28 (July 9): Jam, jelly, preserves, fruit curds, fruit butters that you wonÂ’t make yourself. Week 29 (July 16): Canned goods: Vegetables 150 lbs per person, fruits 80 quarts per person. Only buy what your family will eat and what you wonÂ’t put up yourself. Week 30 (July 23): Winter heating fuel: firewood, propane, etc. Week 31 (July 30): Back to school and office supplies, craft supplies like yarn. Week 32 (Aug 6): Baking powder, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar, etc. Be sure to get enough baking soda for cleaning and deodorizing. Week 33 (Aug. 13): Tomatoes: Juice, paste, canned, sauce, etc. Only buy what you wonÂ’t make and put up yourself. Week 34 (Aug 20): Canned fruit, 80 quarts per person. Be sure to include enough applesauce for baking if you donÂ’t make your own. Week 35 (Aug. 27): More winter heating fuel: Wood, propane, etc. Week 36 (Sep 3): Sugar, 100 lbs per person. Be sure to get enough for making jelly, baking, etc. Week 37 (Sep 10): Canned vegetables, 150 lbs per person. Only buy what your family will eat and what you wonÂ’t put up yourself. Week 38 (Sep 17): Dried beans & peas, 150 lbs per person. Week 39 (Sep 24): Honey, molasses, sorghum, corn syrup. Week 40 (Oct 1): Salt: Iodized, sea salt, canning salt, rock salt, epsom salts. Week 41 (Oct. 8): Personal products: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, lotion, etc. Week 42 (Oct. 15): Canned soups. Week 43 (Oct. 22): Baby items if needed, lightbulbs. Week 44 (Oct. 29): Candy, look for sales around Halloween. More animal and pet foods, including bales of hay. Week 45 (Nov 5): Peanut or almond butter, 10 lbs per person. Week 46 (Nov 12): Vitamins Week 47 (Nov 19): Baking supplies, chocolate chips, coconut, muffin cups, baking parchment, etc. Week 48 (Nov 26): Rolled oats, oatmeal, cornmeal, cream of wheat, etc. Week 49 (Dec 3): Brown sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, other baking supplies as needed. Week 50 (Dec 10): Candles, lamp oil, wicks, matches. Week 51 (Dec 17): Vegetable and olive oils. Week 52 (Dec 24): Popcorn |
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