Spring is here! The most beautiful time of the year and a great time to start a vegetable garden, and there are plenty of vegetables that are perfect for planting during this season. In this post, we’ll introduce you to 15 of the best vegetables to grow in the spring, including potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onions.
Lettuce
Lettuce is easy to grow in the springtime. It is a great source of vitamins and minerals! You can sow lettuce seeds directly into the soil, or start them indoors. We wrote an extensive growing guide for Lettuce, in case you are interested: How to grow lettuce. In this guide, we walk you through varieties, growing from seed, watering, harvesting and everything else related to grow your beautiful lettuce plants.
Spinach
Spinach is a nutritious vegetable you can plant in early spring. It can tolerate cooler temperatures and is a great addition to salads, smoothies, and other dishes. You can sow spinach seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors and transplant them outside.
Potatoes
Just a classic! Potatoes are a staple vegetable and a perfect plant for springtime. They are relatively low-maintenance and you can plant them in containers or garden beds. Did you know, everything you need to grow potatoes is one single potato! You can learn about it in our post How to Grow Potatoes With a Potato.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another great vegetable to grow in the springtime. They are versatile and can be used in a wide range of dishes. You can start with seedlings or grow them from seed. Tomatoes need plenty of sun and water to thrive, so make sure to choose a sunny spot. With regards to watering, check out our post How to water your tomatoes.
Peppers
Peppers are a delicious vegetable! Every year, they are one of my favorite fruits. I can’t wait to pick them! They come in many different varieties and can be used in a range of dishes, from salads to stir-fries. You can start with seedlings or grow them from seed. Peppers need plenty of sun and water to thrive, so make sure to choose a sunny spot in your garden and water them regularly. A good way to increase your harvest is to prune peppers the right way.
Garlic
Garlic is a flavorful vegetable that is easy to grow in the springtime. It can be planted in containers or garden beds, and requires little maintenance. You can plant garlic cloves directly into the soil, making sure to space them out evenly. Garlic needs plenty of water and nutrients to grow, so make sure to keep the soil moist and fertilized. In this post, you learn how to grow garlic like a pro!
Onions
Onions are a versatile vegetable that can be grown in the springtime. They can be used in a wide range of dishes and are relatively low-maintenance. You can start with seedlings or grow them from seed. Onions need plenty of water and nutrients to grow, so make sure to keep the soil moist and fertilized.
Arugula
Arugula is another leafy green that is easy to grow in the springtime. It has a peppery flavor and can be used in salads, sandwiches, and as a pizza topping. You can sow arugula seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors and transplant them outside.
Kale
Kale is a nutritious vegetable that can be planted in early spring. It can tolerate cooler temperatures and is a great addition to salads, smoothies, and other dishes. You can sow kale seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors and transplant them outside.
Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is a leafy green that is easy to grow in the springtime. It is a great source of vitamins and can be used in salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. You can sow Swiss chard seeds directly into the soil or start them indoors and transplant them outside.
Peas
Peas are a cool-season crop that can be planted in the early spring. They grow quickly and can be harvested in as little as 60 days. You can sow pea seeds directly into the soil, or start them indoors and transplant them outside.
Radishes
Radishes! An easy-to-grow vegetable you can plant in the spring! And after three to four weeks, you can harvest! Because of this short growing period, kids love to grow radishes. You can sow radish seeds directly into the soil and thin them out as they grow.
Carrots
Carrots are a classic in every vegetable garden. You can plant them early spring and around 75 days later they are ready for harvest. Carrots are a great source of vitamins. Here you can learn more about how to grow carrots.
Beets
Plant beets in early spring and 60 days later they are ready! They are a great source of vitamins and minerals. You can sow beet seeds directly into the soil, or start them indoors and transplant them outside. If you are interested in growing beets, follow this link.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season crop you can plant in the springtime. You can grow them in containers or garden beds. You can start broccoli seeds indoors and transplant them outside, or sow them directly into the soil.
Cauliflower
You can start cauliflower seeds indoors and transplant them outside, or sow them directly into the soil. You find everything you need to know in our Grow Cauliflower guide.