The Best Vegetables For Beginners

If you are looking to start growing your own food, vegetables will probably be a large 
part of that. While you can grow just about any vegetable you want – depending on the 
season – there are some that are definitely easier for beginners. Here are some good 
vegetables to start with when you are just beginning to explore growing your own food.

Leafy Greens

One of the easiest types of vegetables for beginners to grow is salad greens or leafy 
greens. This includes most types of lettuce and greens that you would use for a salad, 
such as spinach, kale, arugula, collard greens, and lettuce like romaine and iceberg. 
Cabbage can also be included in this category. Lettuce is actually really beautiful and 
enticing in a garden when it begins to grow, plus there is always room for adding more 
greens to your diet. If you are using seeds, spring and fall are typically the best time to 
plant greens.

Tomatoes

Another vegetable, which is actually a fruit, is tomatoes. These are also ideal for your 
salads and various other meals. If you have enough of them, you can also start making 
your own tomato sauce and salsa with your harvest. Tomatoes grow really fast and are 
simple to grow, making them perfect for the gardening beginner. There are also many 
ways to grow tomatoes, from on the vine to baskets or in a pot.

Green Beans

If you enjoy green beans, then you’re in luck because these are also relatively easy for 
beginners to handle. You can grow green beans directly from the seed and have that 
sense of accomplishment when they start to sprout. There are also a lot of things you 
can do with green beans, from adding them to salads and soups, to using them as 
healthy side dishes.

Cucumbers

Another vegetable that is good for your own salads is cucumbers. With cucumbers, you 
will notice that in the right environment, they grow quickly. You just need to make sure 
they can climb properly as they grow vertically, even in containers. You need to have 
warmer temperatures and plenty of sunlight, plus regular watering for your cucumbers.

Onions

If you cook a lot at home, then you probably also use onions regularly. This is what 
makes onions such a fantastic vegetable to grow in your garden. They are easy to grow 
and good for beginners, plus there are a lot of different uses for them. Starting onions 
from small plants instead of seed is usually preferred for beginners.
