From this online video. The WWII Crops That Outsmarted Famine

https://youtu.be/EVIb2kUZLRk?si=sqnWoyK9zJlPXpfc

there is a list of plants that they propose were the mainstay plants for Victory Gardens.  The list covers both northern United States and southern United States. The primary criteria were these plants could be grown in smaller plots as you would expect households in the 1940's to have. Additionally, the nutrition density, days to harvest, as well as climate and disease tolerances.

I recommend watching the video for more details on each.

Here is the list, not in the order shown in the video:

Di Chicco Broccoli

Charleston Grey Watermelon

Red Romaine Lettuce

Golden Wax Beans

Kusah Squash

Swiss Chard

Oxheart Carrot

Lincoln Peas

Henderson Bush Lima Beans

Daraju Kale

Potatoes

Early January Wakefield Cabbage

White Creole Onion

Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Squash

Green Arrow Peas

Scarlet Ohno Turnip

Kohlrabi

Strawberry Blite

Parsnips

Rutabaga

Collard Greens

Amaranth

Radishes - Cherry Bell and French Breakfast varieties listed.

Detroit Dark Red Beets

Younger people may not have heard of some of these vegetables. Mainstream agriculture prioritize speed, consistency, ease of harvest and transport. Likewise, tastes in food has changed and some of these were left behind.  You may not find these strudy plants at your local garden center, but you can order the seeds if you can't find them there.

See something you have never tried?  See if someone at a local Farmers Market sells it, or try a "gourmet" or ethnic market.

Note that a number of photos don't exactly follow the narrative. I saw Purslane in there with no context to it.

On this list, what do I plant?

Detroit Dark Red Beets - Love them

Swiss Chard

Potatoes

Red Romaine Lettuce

I grow other varieties of Peas, Carrots, Onions, Squash. I think I'll take a look at some of the varieties listed.