Easiest Plants to Start Your Garden
Gardening is
a great way to get a steady supply of fresh, healthy and unadulterated foods
for your kitchen. However, many people are intimidated by gardening and all
there is to learn when you are just getting started. What seeds do you plant?
When do you plant them? What seeds have to be started indoors? What does it
even mean to "start" a seed indoors?
There are a
number of plants that beginners can grow that don't require a lot of fuss. If
you feel like you can't grow a garden, you should consider these easy plant to
start your own garden:
Carrots
Plant seeds
directly in the ground about three weeks before the last frost. Plant them in
loose soil, add a little compost or fertilizer, and water. There are many
varieties that you can grow in all types of shades (even purple and red). You
can even grow your own mini-carrots in order to replace those store-bought ones
that are whittled from larger carrots.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are
a great addition to summer salads, and they are a cool snack throughout the
season. Simply plant the seeds in shallow soil once the last frost has passed
and watch them grow. You can plant them near a wall, fence or trellis to give
them room to grow up. Otherwise, the vines will curl around your garden.
Radishes
Radishes are
fast growers and are among the easiest crops for beginners to grow. The seeds
will grow in cold soils and require very
little tending. Just put them in the ground and keep them watered. You'll have
a hardy harvest in just over a month.
Greens
All types of
salad greens are easy growers for beginners. They require little tending, and
they grow up quickly. Choose a wide variety of greens to create hearty and
delicious salads, including green and red lettuce, mescaline, arugula, and spinach.
Basil
Homemade
pesto can't be beat in the summertime, and basil is a delicious addition to a
wide variety of savory dishes and salads. A fresh caprese salad is a summer
treat. You can easily grow bushels of basil as a beginner. Check out different varieties
for some different flavors and scents.
Growing a
garden doesn't have to be hard or intimidating. You just have to start small
and find your way. You can start with these easy-to-grow crops, and as you find
your confidence and build on your skills, you can explore other, harder
selections to fill your table.
What were
some of the first crops you decided to grow in your garden? Tell us about it in
the comments!
