{"id":10968,"date":"2020-02-28T05:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T19:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardens.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=10968"},"modified":"2025-10-30T21:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:15:36","slug":"5-easy-to-grow-vegetables-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/gardens\/2020\/02\/28\/5-easy-to-grow-vegetables-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Homegrown
Homegrown vegetables are healthier, crispier, more delicious than anything you can find in a grocery store <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When\nit comes to vegetables, we place a premium on freshness, and nothing is fresher\nthan homegrown produce. Fortunately, you don\u2019t need a green thumb to grow fresh\nvegetables right in your backyard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homegrown vegetables are healthier, crispier, more delicious than anything you can find in a grocery store. And, unlike store-bought produce, you are fully aware of what has gone into your own backyard harvest and know exactly what you are eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vegetable garden also saves you a lot of money! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy-to-Grow\nVegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many\nare too intimidated to start a vegetable garden, but the task can be simple –\nand quite enjoyable – if you grow the right crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether\nyou\u2019re a gardening novice or you simply want to grow a no-fuss, no-muss\nvegetable garden, here are five of the easiest vegetables to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Lettuce and Other Salad Greens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lettuce\ngrows quickly, is easy to harvest, and requires little space. You can even grow\nthe vegetable in containers, perhaps accompanied by flowers or tucked under\ntaller plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lettuce\nis a cool weather plant so it can be planted in early spring or fall. The key\nis to grow small batches of the crop at a time. That way you can and keep fresh\nlettuce coming in for months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lettuce
Lettuce grows quickly, is easy to harvest, and requires little space. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Spinach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spinach will always gain a top spot in any easy-to-grow list. Growing spinach is much like growing loose-leaf lettuce. You will need to plant it in well-drained soil with compost. You can plant spinach in full sun or light shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When\nyou plant your spinach seeds, you will eventually need to thin where you\nplanted a few weeks later. Be sure to thin those areas where you see clusters of\nspinach appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can plant spinach in full sun or light shade. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Tomatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tomatoes are one of the most sought-after fruits during the summertime. Homegrown tomatoes taste like nothing on a store shelf: they are sweeter, juicier, and have a fuller flavor. The amazing thing is that tomatoes are very easy to grow, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\ncan start your tomatoes indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\nOtherwise, just pick up seedlings from your local nursery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once\nyou have your seedlings, plant them in full sunlight in well-drained soil.\nTomatoes love the heat and hate the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be\nsure to add your compost around each plant while planting. You\u2019ll need to water\nregularly and fertilize the soil once a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Homegrown
Homegrown tomatoes taste like nothing on a store shelf: they are sweeter, juicier, and have a fuller flavor. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Cucumbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The steps to planting cucumbers are simple. Cucumbers can be planted directly into the ground or started indoors three weeks before planting. You can also purchase seedlings at your local nursery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cucumbers are a warm-weather crop. You should plant them after the last spring frost either in your garden or in containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should plant cucumbers in well-draining soil with ample sunlight. Be sure to use compost when planting them, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cucumbers\nare a vine. Give them ample space and you can expect a sizable yield of\ncucumbers for your table come harvest time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"You
You should plant cucumbers in well-draining soil with ample sunlight. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. Yellow Summer Squash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summer\nsquash is another easy vegetable to grow. You can start your squash seeds indoors\nor buy squash seedlings for a quicker harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When\nplanting squash, be sure to work some compost into the well-drained soil.\nSquash thrive in the sun so planting them in direct sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squash\ngrow on a vine, as well, so be sure to give them enough room to run their vines.\nYou can use a trellis or simply let the vine run along the ground. Water your\nsquash regularly and fertilize once a month and they\u2019ll do just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"You
You can start your squash seeds indoors or buy squash seedlings for a quicker harvest. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most\nLikely to Thrive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the gardening websites and literature agree on which vegetables are best for beginner gardeners<\/a>.  What we’ve cataloged here are just some of many. The only criterion is that we\u2019ve managed to grow all the plants we’ve included in this list and we can tell you that they are all easy to raise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you can\u2019t just throw these vegetables into the ground and walk away hoping they\u2019ll flourish. But, depending on your space, these five are certainly among the most likely to thrive with minimal attention and care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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