Was wondering if anyone has any idea of what amount of land would be required to become self sufficient with vegetables, fruits. My goal is not to be 100%, as I know there will always be things that will have to be purchased. But what I am talking about is getting as close to 100% as is feasible. I have read books and watched videos that say 7 acres, 12 acres, but most of those came from the Northern states. Given we live in N. Texas and have a pretty long growing season, I'm guessing a smaller tract would suffice. I also understand that there are many variables, water availability, fertility etc......The past 2 yrs. I have discovered that a 15 ft. row of Okra will supply a family of 2 with more Okra that we care to eat, and have much in the freezerHave searched the Internet and yet to find anything that gives a per capita amount, for this area of Texas. Any ideas would be appreciated.....Thanks..

Hear! Hear! I laughed out loud when I read what you wrote about okra. I have discovered -- over the past two years -- that we also get more okra than I want to eat. ('tho hubby will eat it no matter how it's fixed, or how many times it's served).

I hope someone who knows will join this discussion because we would like to know more about this, too.