Don't worry about prolonged frost because this selection of spring garden plants is perfect for your early spring vegetable garden!
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Want to give yourself a head start in the vegetable garden this spring?HortaI always look forward to it in the spring.
Although my green thumbs are itching to feel the soft dirt, the last frost date frustrates me! Good thing these spring garden plants grow even better when started in the cooler season.
Since fresh, organic vegetables are scarce in winter, the sooner you start growing them, the better. If you want herbs, vegetables, and other plants, these spring garden plants are the best!
1. Artichokes
As you may know, there are someflowers that are edible. Well, this is certainly a spring vegetable with a flower, but you can only eat them whole when they are in bud form, as they are no longer edible when ripe.
Artichokes are annual plants in temperate regions, perfect for spring planting when you plan on harvesting in the fall.
2. Rocket
You can usually find these vegetables packaged in plastic bags at the supermarket. However, if you grow arugula in your spring garden, you'll find that it tastes much better if you grow it yourself. Be sure to plant them for a fresh, steady supply of nutritious greens for your spring salads and pasta dishes.
3. Asparagus
What plant signs sprout better than asparagus? Patience is needed thoughGrowing this perennial vegetablesince it can only form shoots after two to three years.
It's worth it, as asparagus is a tasty and nutritious vegetable. You can also learnhow to grow asparagus from seeds here.
4. Beetroot
I introduced turnips to her beforeamazing health benefits. Although they grow well for planting in the fall, they also do well for the vegetable garden in the spring.
Sow the seeds indoors under grow lights one month before the last frost. If roots form, you can transplant them now as soon as the spring soil becomes workable.
You can alsoGrowing beets in containers!
5. Broccoli
Although broccoli can overwinter in the fall, they are also ideal plants for vegetable gardens in the spring. If you didn't make it in time for the fall planting, start sowing indoors two to three weeks before the last spring frost.
Use it to grow broccoli in raised bedsGuide to growing broccoli.
6. peas
They're called snow peas, but that doesn't mean they only grow in winter. However, they prefer cool weather, so they're perfect for your spring vegetable garden.
You want fresh, hand-picked peas, as they don't store well. Grow them in your spring garden for a fresh supply.
7. Carrots
Carrots have to be one of the most popular vegetables, if not the most popular. All because Bugs Bunny loves them and so do many of us.
Rabbits love carrots, so you better keep an eye out for these creatures. Or check thisnatural way to repel rabbitsof your carrot patch.
But learn firsthow to grow carrots here in this gardening season guide.
8. Upholstery
Depending on the variety, almost all parts of this vegetable can be eaten and used in cooking. These cool season vegetables can be a little difficult to grow.
But the crispy, flavorful stalks of this vegetable are worth it. It is absolutely perfect for spring planting as it does not tolerate heat.
9. Chard
Swiss chard is a vegetable similar to spinach and is actually just called spinach in Australia. These greens are popular in Mediterranean cuisine with their variety of colors, from red to yellow.
You will definitely work in oneEdible landscape and ornamental garden.
10. Fennel
Although fennel is sometimes considered an herb, the stem is great in stews. It's also great in your spring vegetable garden as it can repel snails, snails and aphids.
but you will love itFennel seeds that you can dryand use as a natural flavor. It is reminiscent of aniseed and is great in sweets.
11. Garlic
It's great that garlic can be grown in spring. Among vegetables known to repel insects, garlic is the most popular and widely cultivated.
Grow garlic in your spring vegetables for a fall harvest. You can alsoGrow Garlic from Leftoversif you want to enjoy garlic.
12. Cabbage
Cabbage leaves are nutritious and keep well in the freezer. Like a plant in the garden, the taste is enhanced in frost.
Supermarket cabbage can beheavily fertilized with chemicals. So if you love these vegetables, I suggest you grow them yourself.
13. Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is also a vegetable in the cabbage family and therefore a cool season vegetable. Its bulbous stalk tastes like the stalk of broccoli and cauliflower.
Three to four weeks before the last spring frost, you can sow in a raised bed protected with row covers or tall tunnels.
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14. Chives
One of the easiest spring garden plants to grow, leeks thrive in almost any type of soil. Unlike onions, the base does not grow in rounded bulbs, but in thick, edible stems.
They need some heat for their full development. Leeks, like most alliums, can be grown in spring when the weather warms up.
15. Lettuce
Most gardeners agreeHomemade lettuce is the best, and health officials will tell you it's more nutritious than store-bought. Lettuce is probably the most popular leafy lettuce, especially the iceberg variety.
Growing in cold temperatures enhances the flavor, as hot temperatures can make them bitter. You can alsoGrow lettuce indoors in winterfor year-round supply.
16. Radishes
Radishes are a perfect fresh crop for the fall and spring vegetable garden. They can mature quickly and provide a harvest in no time.
Radishes come in a variety of interesting colors and shapes, from deep red to white and from round to oblong. They are a good companion plant for vegetables in the Brasicca family, as they help to repel the cabbage fly.
17. Rhabarber
For growing vegetables in the spring, grow rhubarb from annual crowns as soon as the soil is workable. Rhubarb grows stalks that are used to flavor desserts and jams with their sweet and sour taste.
It's interesting how a vegetable with a tasty stem can have poisonous leaves. So be careful not to eat them!
18. Sweet Peas
It is quite easy to grow sweet peas, especially in the spring garden. Plant them as soon as the frost passes and wait for them to grow.
You'll love this vegetable with all the edible parts of the fruit: pod, seed and all. They are great raw in salads or stir-fried with other vegetables or meats.
19. Spinach
In addition to being a great vegetable to plant in the fall, spinach is also perfect for growing vegetables in the spring. Depending on your hardiness zone,Spinach is possibly the easiest vegetable to grow, as you will learn here..
This hearty vegetable is best eaten early rather than late as it becomes bitter as it ripens.
20. Chives
Cut some onions into scrambled eggs and viola! You have an appetizing meal. With chives, every simple dish is ready for the restaurant.
Spring or chives are easy to grow. actually you canGrow chives from leftoversor the part that remains after cutting the green.
21. Sweet Corn
Most corn varieties are summer crops, with the exception of a few varieties such as Ashworth. You can grow Ashworth sweet corn two weeks after the last spring frost.
Be sure to pick them at the right time, as they can lose their sweet flavor quickly. It's best to grow enough corn for quick consumption, thoughSweet corn is also great for canning..
22. Cardinal
Thistles are related to the artichoke, although these plants differ in how they are consumed. While the edible part of the artichoke is the flower bud, the thistle is consumed by the petioles.
Thistles are easy to grow and will grow into beautiful plants when ready to harvest. However, this plant is covered in spikes, which means that harvesting and preparing it for eating is no easy feat.
However, its taste is worth working diligently with these pesky peaks.
23. Fiddlehead-Farne
IncreasingFiddlehead-Farneit is becoming more and more popular and has become a good investment among gourmets and chefs. Its commercial use has increased both at the farmers market and in restaurants.
It is relatively easy to grow this perennial, especially in early spring. For warmer seasons, make sure the plant has enough water in rich, well-draining soil with lots of organic matter.
24. Sorrel
Sorrel is a perennial herb that grows easily in shade or full sun. This plant bears young leaves for months, which are the edible part of the sorrel.
Traditionally, sorrel soup is prepared in spring and is the best time to grow a citrus sorrel garden. There are two types ofazed plants— Sorrel and sorrel, which differ in leaf shape and oxalic acid content.
Oxalic acid gives sorrel leaves their characteristic flavor.
25. Chives
If you want to bring out the flavor of onions without the lengthy growing process, chives are a great option. You can plant these strains one after the other and they grow really fast. Chives have blade-like leaves that wrap around the base of the plant.
growing shallotsfull sun makes them healthier, but make sure there is regular water and the soil isn't too dry. Keep the area free of weeds and feed plenty of fertilizer each month for beautiful, healthy green plant growth.
26. Chalotas
Shallots belong to the same plant family as garlic and onion. They are also known as propagator bulbs because they produce two or more bulbs on one plant.
Planting shallots can be done in the fall or spring and you'll get better results if you grow them in full sun. A slightly acidic soil pH is suitable for growing shallots and they like a lot of water during the growing season.
27. nettles
Nettles have been used for centuries to treat numerous ailments such as gout, anemia, and arthritis. This herbaceous plant grows quickly and can reach five feet in height, with leaves and stems covered in tiny stinging hairs.
Most herbivorous animals would avoid nettles because of this hairy covering. On the other hand,nettles are deliciousand loaded with antioxidants that are beneficial for our bodies.
Watch this video by Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Garden) for ideas on starting your spring garden:
Vegetable gardening can be exciting, inciting even the experienced gardener to grow so many. While most crops can grow as long as they are planted, growing them out of season can be a failure.
You will have a worse harvest or, at worst, you will waste time and energy. Growing garden plants in spring at the perfect time will reward you with a reward worthy of your effort!
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published in October 2016 and has been updated for quality and relevance.