Food supplies for elves

[Lalwendë]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

As for Elves tilling the earth, maybe Lórien's special situation with Galadriel helped with that.
Her gift to Sam of the "turbo" soil, which caused accelerated growth of plants, might demonstrate the capability of the Galadhrim to have crops that required a very short growth and harvest time. Lórien also seems to have enjoyed temperate weather even in Winter, and that can't have hurt agricultural prospects.

We know that the soil from Galadriel's orchard allows vegetation to grow more quickly, and we also know that Elves do cut down trees, as they have wooden boats, so I think clearings with fast growing crops are very likely.

That's Lorien sorted, but what about the Woodland Realm? Do they exist on wine, given all the barrels, or did they ever import some nibbles to go with all the booze?