Flowers, Vegetables
Getting Started: Top Ten Vegetables to Plant for Beginners
Aug
When you are just starting out as a gardener, it is important to have success or chances are, you will get discouraged and never plant again.
The first thing to do is consult your local extension office and planting calendar to find what to plant and when. Your success in germination and harvesting will depend upon planting the right plant at the right time for your area. In order to do this, find out what hardiness zone you are growing in by visiting the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and enter your zip code.
Much of the frustration associated with gardening is because people are unaware that they are not planting at the correct time for the plant they are trying to grow. Once you begin to consult a growing calendar for your area, you will find your black thumbs turning green. Below you will find links for each state’s extension office. *Note: These website links may change occasionally, so please comment below if you find the link is not working and we will update it. Thank you.
Now that you know your growing zone and have the growing calendar from your local extension office, you can begin planting. There are some vegetables that are easier to grow than others and will give you a sense of success right out of the gate. Below are the top 10 vegetables for beginners to grow.
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Peppers
- Cabbage
- Bush Beans
- Lettuce
- Beets
- Carrots
- Chard
- Radishes
If you are wondering how to even start gardening, we’ve got you covered! You can read all about setting up your garden here.
