Are you keen on the idea of growing your own vegetables, but not really sure where to start? This list of ten easy to grow vegetables is a great first step on your grow your own journey.
Growing vegetables at home is a brilliant way to become less reliant on shop-bought produce. You can also enjoy fresh vegetables and organic produce for a fraction of the cost compared to buying from a grocery store. It’s a fantastic way to keep busy in the garden and get the kids involved too. Having said that, some fruit and vegetables are much easier to grow than others!
If you’re restricted by space, garden tools and equipment, or are simply a first-time gardener, it makes sense to begin with crops that are easy to grow. This vegetable growing guide covers my top ten quick and easy to grow vegetables to give you a head start and help you get the best results.
Here’s how to grow your own vegetables.
Potatoes are easy to grow, but you need to be a little bit organised as they take at least two to three months to produce a harvestable crop.
If you can, get hold of some ‘seed potatoes’. These have been grown with the specific purpose of being replanted to produce a crop of potatoes. If you can’t find seed potatoes it’s worth having a go with grocery store potatoes, but there’s a chance of these developing viruses.
Once you’ve got your potatoes, leave them in a cool, bright place to start sprouting before you plant them.
When your potatoes are ready, plant them about 8 inches deep in garden beds, raised beds, or planters. When you start to see leaves, cover them up with more soil, and keep repeating this process until the plants flower. Doing this prevents the growing potatoes turning green and poisonous, and will also increase your crop by
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