You do not need a large garden to supplement stored food. Fast crops in containers improve freshness and morale during longer disruptions.
Good starter crops
- Cut-and-come-again lettuce and salad leaves (harvest in weeks).
- Herbs: mint, parsley, chives—high flavour from small pots.
- Radishes and spring onions for quick wins in shallow trays.
Container basics
Drainage holes prevent root rot. Use peat-free compost, water consistently, and place sun-loving crops where they get at least six hours of light.