5 Easy Vegetables to Grow This Spring
Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Start
Spring is nature's green light. Soil temperatures rise, daylight hours increase, and the risk of hard frost fades. If you've been thinking about growing your own food, there's no better time to begin.
You don't need a large garden — a few pots on a patio or a windowsill will do. Here are five vegetables that are forgiving, fast-growing, and perfect for beginners.
1. Radishes
Radishes are the ultimate quick win. Sow seeds directly into the ground or a container, and you'll be pulling up crunchy, peppery roots in as little as 25 days.
2. Lettuce
Cut-and-come-again lettuce varieties let you harvest leaves repeatedly from a single sowing. They grow happily in containers, window boxes, or garden beds.
3. Spring Onions
Spring onions are low-maintenance and fit into the smallest spaces. They grow upright, so they're ideal for containers and borders.
4. Peas
Peas are a joy to grow, especially with children. They climb, flower, and produce sweet pods that taste infinitely better picked fresh.
5. Courgettes
One or two courgette plants will produce a remarkable amount of fruit through summer. They need a bit more space but are incredibly productive.
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