5.3 Vegetables that are easy to grow for the beginner

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Easy To Grow Vegetables Grow It Fresh

You can grow endless varieties of plants in your vegetable garden; some are easy to grow, and some are more challenging. To get started, let’s narrow it down to 5 easy to grow vegetables anyone can grow.

5 Easy to grow vegetables include:

  • Radishes: Probably one of the easiest of the the easy to grow crops that you can plant in your garden
  • Carrots: Grows slower than radishes, but if you’re patient, the payoff will be better carrots than those found at the store.
  • Lettuce: Many varieties are easy to grow and mature quickly.
  • Spinach: Doesn’t mind chilly weather, and quick growth is a bonus, plus you can get multiple harvests in a single season.
  • Bush Beans: Also a good choice for beginners

Tips for Success:

  • Start small: If you’re beginning your first vegetable garden adventure, I recommend starting small with a few easy vegetables to grow. Better to be happy with a small garden than disappointed because you started too big. You can always expand your garden as you gain experience. 
  • Climate: Pay attention to your first and last frost dates. Weather plays a major role in not only what you can plant, but when and where you plant. If you live in zone 5, as I do, you may want to start plants indoors or consider cold-hardy varieties for early-season planting. 
  • Succession planting: If you do a little pre-planning, you can plant seeds at different times throughout the season to create a flowing supply of fresh food throughout your growing season. You can even extend your harvest beyond your normal season. 
  • Choose the vegetables you eat: Plant easy to grow vegetables that you and your family will eat. There is little to no point in planting and growing turnips if no one in your house will eat turnips.

Learn More About:

1. Radishes:

Radishes are likely one of the easiest of the the easy to grow crops that you can plant in your garden, and certainly one of the easiest plants for beginners. They’re fast-growing, require little space, and while they’re not immune to pests or disease, they’re generally harvested before major problems can take hold.

2. Lettuce:

Many varieties of vegetables are easy to grow and mature quickly, but lettuce, especially loose-leaf lettuce, is one of the easiest. Loose-leaf lettuce is known for fast growth, various colors and flavor variations, plus many have cool weather tolerance.

3. Carrots:

Carrots, like radishes, are grown for their roots. While they grow a little slower than radishes, they can always be harvested early. Carrots thrive in loose soil and are relatively easy to grow, just choose a sunny location and keep the soil evenly moist.

4. Spinach:

Spinach is another cool-weather crop that is relatively carefree and easy to grow. Most varieties can be grown in both spring and fall—spinach benefits from adequate sunlight, loose, well-draining soil, and regular watering.

5. Bush Beans:

Legumes, commonly known as beans, are a great choice for both beginning and experienced gardeners. There are different types of beans, usually grouped by their growing habits. Pole beans require support, but bush beans are self-supporting and are a great choice for the beginning gardener.

5.3 Consider easy-to-grow fruits and berries:

Of course, there are more than just easy vegetables to grow; you can also discover a world of easy fruits and berries.

  • Raspberries: Easy to grow, but the berries will grow on two-year-old raspberry canes.
  • Blackberries: Just like raspberries, they are easy to grow, and again, the blackberries grow on two-year-old canes, so you will likely not see berries for two years after planting
  • Strawberries: While not difficult to grow, good strawberries do require a bit more attention than other berries. However, with a little care, you can enjoy both delicious and inexpensive strawberries year after year from your berry garden.

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