Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it.
While every plant is going to take a certain level of care, some are easier than others to successfully grow.
When sowing your seeds, place them about an inch deep and four inches apart, keeping in mind that each of the capsules contains about two to three beet seeds, per the source.
Gardeners have a bit of flexibility in regard to when beets can be harvested. You can harvest when they are the size of a golf ball, up to the time they reach a similar size to a tennis ball, The Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
3. Peas
Plant peas in early spring or fall, according to The Spruce, in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.
Remember that peas get bad quite fast, so as soon as they are ready, harvest them in order to maintain optimal freshness.
Peas can be planted next to a variety of other vegetables in your garden, including chives, mint, carrot, corn, cucumber, radish or beans, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
4. Carrots
Carrots are another vegetable you can add to your garden that is not overly challenging to grow.
Carrots grow best in loose, well-drained soil and can be harvested about 70 days after they are planted, according to The Spruce.
It’s best to plant carrots in the spring and fall, when the temperature is a bit cooler.
5. Zucchini
When growing zucchini, you can expect an abundance to flourish in your backyard.
You’ll need a lot of space to grow zucchini, as seeds should be planted about three feet apart from one another, according to The Spruce.
When you water your zucchini, ensure you are doing so at the soil level, The Old Farmer’s Almanac says.
Squash is another similar vegetable that grows under the same conditions.
6. Radishes
Radishes are fast-growing, so you won’t have to wait months before harvesting.
In fact, you’ll likely be able to eat your first radish from your garden about 24 days from when you plant, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Grow radishes around two inches apart. While they do prefer a sunny environment, they can also be grown in a bit of shade if you desire, according to the source.
Radishes can be placed next to other vegetables like carrots or beats in your garden.
7. Cucumbers
Cucumbers are such a yummy vegetable to snack on. You can slice a cucumber and eat it with a side of your favorite dressing, put the vegetable on top of your salad or, of course, use it to make delicious pickles.
Pole beans, also known as climbing beans, do need additional support to grow, and can reach 10 to 15 feet in height, per the source.
Green beans grow best in well-draining soil and, in most cases, will not require any additional fertilizer, according to the source.
10. Bell peppers
When growing bell peppers, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil in an area that gets at least six to eight hours of sun per day, according to Better Homes & Gardens.
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Peppers can be planted indoors in pots or put directly in your outdoor garden.
After the last frost of the season is the best time to plant bell peppers, according to The Spruce.
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