{"id":572,"date":"2025-01-19T09:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-01-19T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:59:17","slug":"easy-garden-crops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/easy-garden-crops\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Easy Garden Crops For Delicious Taste This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re new to gardening, you might want to start with some quick and easy-to-grow crops. Let&rsquo;s look at a few <strong>easy garden crops <\/strong>that are guaranteed to give you a good yield. This is great for beginners, for teaching children to work in the garden, or for anyone who just wants to get some crops that will grow fast.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"a variety of cherry, grape and pear shaped tomatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-29583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20675'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='675'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"a variety of cherry, grape and pear shaped tomatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-29583 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1200x675.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cherry-and-pear-tomatoes.jpg 1600w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From green beans to tomato plants, there&rsquo;s an excellent choice for everyone willing to try it. These easy-growing vegetables are perfect for when you&rsquo;re not sure what you would like to grow and for garden plots that need a lot of work before getting started. Just clear what you can: feed the soil with some general fertilizer such as garden compost, municipal or council compost, manure, or even a general fertilizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&rsquo;s still early in the spring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-peas\/\">peas are fantastic<\/a>! They love the cooler weather; you can harvest them before you plant the rest of your garden. Later on, try some salad, broccoli, runner beans, leeks, and pak choi plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must wait until the year&rsquo;s last frost date for some of these. Others are cold-resistant and may be able to hold up to some cold temperatures. The best vegetables to eat are the ones you grow yourself, so let&rsquo;s look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Garden Crops For Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"colorful carrots laying on a white board. \" class=\"wp-image-25986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"colorful carrots laying on a white board. \" class=\"wp-image-25986 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/colorful-carrots.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Beginner gardeners can appreciate these easy crops that are fun to work with, even if you don&rsquo;t have much experience yet&mdash;knowing what to plant and how to care for it properly. Does it need direct sunlight? Does it work for small spaces? How close should the rows in your garden beds be? When is the best growing season? Can you grow these crops in container gardens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, we have answers. We truly believe that gardening should be accessible to everyone. From hot peppers to cherry tomatoes, you can learn the best crops for new gardeners and how to get them started and keep them thriving. It begins with picking the right crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few garden crops that are quick and easy to grow by even the newest gardener. The following suggestions are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/easy-vegetables-to-grow-in-pots\/\">easy-to-grow vegetables<\/a> that most of us use in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Garlic and onions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions.jpg\" alt=\"garlic and onions\" class=\"wp-image-16990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions.jpg\" alt=\"garlic and onions\" class=\"wp-image-16990 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/garlic-and-onions.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Onions and garlic are easy to grow: both can be grown over the winter, although the main crop, onions, tends to be planted in the spring. These easy vegetables get used often, so I think they&rsquo;re an excellent place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-onions\/\">How to grow onions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-garlic-from-a-clove\/\">How to grow garlic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"man's hands dropping freshly picked potatoes into a plastic container.\" class=\"wp-image-25975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"man's hands dropping freshly picked potatoes into a plastic container.\" class=\"wp-image-25975 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/potato-harvest.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-your-own-potatoes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Homegrown potatoes<\/a> are delicious and so easy to grow! Once you taste them, it&rsquo;s all you want, as the store-bought ones don&rsquo;t taste as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many different ways to enjoy eating potatoes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>boiled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in soups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>potato salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stuffed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>potato bites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>slow cooker potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cheesy potato puffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tomatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick.jpg\" alt=\"tomato harvest: red, orange, and yellow tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-16996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick.jpg\" alt=\"tomato harvest: red, orange, and yellow tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-16996 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/todays-tomato-pick.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tomatoes are another favorite. A bush tomato plant needs little attention and will produce a mass of baby tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-tomatoes-in-containers\/\">how to grow tomatoes<\/a>. Or, if space is a problem, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-tomatoes-in-containers\/\"> grow tomatoes in containers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to contain the tomatoes you grow? Get some tomato cages and you&rsquo;ll be all set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Beans and peas<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"peas on a vine growing up a metal fence. \" class=\"wp-image-25976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"peas on a vine growing up a metal fence. \" class=\"wp-image-25976 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/peas-on-the-vine.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve cleared enough space in your starting vegetable garden, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-runner-beans\/\">runner beans<\/a> and sugar peas (or mangetout) are great vegetables to grow. A simple bamboo frame will give them something to run up on. And as they use nutrients from the air, you get a lot of crops for little work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Zucchini<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"bi-color zucchini in the garden. \" class=\"wp-image-25977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"bi-color zucchini in the garden. \" class=\"wp-image-25977 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bicolor-zucchini.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The all-popular zucchini needs a spot in every garden, and if well fed, will give you plenty of fruits for the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a little secret: plant zucchini every couple of weeks, and you&rsquo;ll have a longer harvest, and some of your plantings will escape the dreaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-squash-bugs\/\">squash bugs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/squash-vine-borer-treatment\/\">squash vine border<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Lettuce<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"healthy spring vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-27835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"healthy spring vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-27835 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-spring-vegetables.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-lettuce\/\">Lettuce is very easy to grow<\/a>, and there are several different varieties to choose from. It has a lot of different uses and, of course, always makes for a great salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can grow head lettuce like Iceberg or Romaine and the seeds are typically found at any general store or garden supply. They&rsquo;re inexpensive and super easy. You can also pick up lettuce plants from a local nursery if you prefer not to start from seed. Another benefit to lettuce is that it&rsquo;s cold-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Spinach<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spinach-growing-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"spinach growing in the garden.\" class=\"wp-image-25979\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spinach-growing-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"spinach growing in the garden.\" class=\"wp-image-25979 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/spinach-growing-in-the-garden-e1744047045264.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spinach is one of my favorites on the easy-to-grow list. It&rsquo;s cold-weather friendly and can survive in temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Its harvest time is about 40-50 days, and you can grow from seeds pretty quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinach is another vegetable that has many uses, so it&rsquo;s a great choice for beginners to start with. Spinach is a lot like growing loose-leaf lettuce. It can be planted year-round in most locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Green beans<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"a hand holing green beans. \" class=\"wp-image-25981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"a hand holing green beans. \" class=\"wp-image-25981 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/green-beans.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Green beans come in two varieties: bush beans and pole beans. Many people don&rsquo;t realize there are two different types. Bush beans are green beans grown on a short, bushy plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snow peas are also similar to green beans and are good to consider. They&rsquo;re often used in stir fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Kale<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"kale growing in the garden next to some lettuce.\" class=\"wp-image-25982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"kale growing in the garden next to some lettuce.\" class=\"wp-image-25982 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kale-in-the-garden.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Easy to grow and cold-hardy, kale is an amazing powerhouse of nutrition. Plant kale seeds every few weeks and have continual growth. You can also plant kale in a container garden or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/what-is-a-raised-bed-garden\/\">raised bed garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More easy garden plants<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"a bunch of radishes just pulled out of the ground.\" class=\"wp-image-25984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"a bunch of radishes just pulled out of the ground.\" class=\"wp-image-25984 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/radishes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re curious to taste different fruits, herbs, and veggies for your garden, you can always buy some starter plants of the things you&rsquo;d like to try. Here are a few suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swiss chard (the rainbow for a more colorful harvest)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>radishes (let a few plants go to seed and enjoy some fresh green <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/are-radish-seed-pods-edible\/\">radish pods<\/a> in your salads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bell peppers (I love the sweet peppers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-grow-beets-from-seed\/\">beets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parsley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which plants will you start with?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"man holding a bunch of red and yellow peppers.\" class=\"wp-image-25985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"man holding a bunch of red and yellow peppers.\" class=\"wp-image-25985 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/red-and-yellow-peppers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These vegetables don&rsquo;t require much space, which is another benefit, especially for a new gardener. You&rsquo;ll be surprised how much even a small garden will produce. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/root-vegetables-list\/\">Root crops<\/a> are generally a good choice when you&rsquo;re new to gardening. Most root vegetables don&rsquo;t need a lot of maintenance, and you&rsquo;ll be glad if you try them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small plants can also be easier to handle if you&rsquo;re new. But there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to this. If there&rsquo;s something you love to eat and you want that to be the first thing you try to grow, go for it! Salad greens are always a win because they are easy to grow and can be used in meals daily. They&rsquo;re fresh and delicious and also good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stick to these vegetables, <strong>remember not to grow the same plant in the same position next season<\/strong>. Rotate your crops and give the soil a good fertilizer, and your starting vegetable garden will be off and running in no time. It&rsquo;s a good idea to learn what does well in warmer climates, if you need moist soil, and if you need to plant in full sun or partial shade. And you&rsquo;ll also want to avoid some of the most common mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/gardening-mistakes-avoid\/\" rel=\"noopener\">garden mistakes you should avoid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These Plants Work Even In a Small Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"lettuce and garlic in the spring.\" class=\"wp-image-30990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"lettuce and garlic in the spring.\" class=\"wp-image-30990 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/lettuce-and-garlic-in-the-spring.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Backyard Garden Lover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have much space, there are ways you can grow a good selection of crops in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/small-vegetable-garden-plans\/\">small vegetable garden<\/a>, and here you&rsquo;ll find some good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/how-to-start-a-new-vegetable-garden\/\">first vegetable garden steps<\/a>. You can get everything you need to get started from your local garden center or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/seed-catalogs\/\">seed catalogs<\/a> ordered online. If you have healthy soil, you won&rsquo;t even need to treat it with anything to get started. You can just plant your seeds and wait for the returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the seed packet to your plate, these easy garden crops make good choices. Growing your own instead of buying from the grocery store can be rewarding. It&rsquo;s also good for the environment, and it will save you money. Vegetable gardening is rewarding in so many ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What plants from our list do you like the most? What would you add?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Check out these easy garden crops that are perfect for beginners! &#127793; From growing vegetables in pots to cultivating fast-growing vegetables, you&rsquo;ll love how simple it is to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. See my vegetable garden list featuring the easiest food to grow and tips for growing vegetables from seeds. Whether you&rsquo;re planning a low-maintenance garden or just want vegetables that are easy to grow, this guide will help you succeed in growing your own food. Perfect for beginners dreaming of growing a garden! &#129365;&#127813;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops.jpg\" alt=\"9 Easy Garden Crops For Delicious Taste This Year.\" class=\"wp-image-31635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Check out these easy garden crops that are perfect for beginners! &#127793; From growing vegetables in pots to cultivating fast-growing vegetables, you&rsquo;ll love how simple it is to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce. See my vegetable garden list featuring the easiest food to grow and tips for growing vegetables from seeds. Whether you&rsquo;re planning a low-maintenance garden or just want vegetables that are easy to grow, this guide will help you succeed in growing your own food. Perfect for beginners dreaming of growing a garden! &#129365;&#127813;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops.jpg\" alt=\"9 Easy Garden Crops For Delicious Taste This Year.\" class=\"wp-image-31635 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/9-easy-garden-crops.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&rsquo;re new to gardening, you might want to start with some quick and easy-to-grow crops. Let&rsquo;s look at a few easy garden crops that are guaranteed to give you a good yield. This is great for beginners, for teaching children to work in the garden, or for anyone who just wants to get some &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":true,"_modified_date":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_10221051259244574_368195523200635":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"Article","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[8072],"class_list":["post-572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vegetable-gardening"],"authors":[{"term_id":8072,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"adriana-copaceanu","display_name":"Adriana Copaceanu","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/adriana.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":29305,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-tomato-harvest-300x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=572"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31634,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions\/31634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=572"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}