One of the main hurdles that prevents people from building their own kitchen garden is waiting for the harvest.
People often ask, “am I supposed to take care of this plant for a week? For a month? For a year?”
I get it because back when I started, I was so antsy to turn my seeds into salads.
But here’s the good news.
Not all garden goodies have you watching the clock. Some are ready faster than a crossword puzzle being solved!
Here are 10 quick-growing plants that'll race from soil to supper during North Carolina's springtime:
Arugula: Zesty and ready in 20-40 days.
Radishes: Crunchy and ready in just 25-30 days.
Spinach: You’ll be enjoying these leaves in 30-45 days.
Green Onions: Snip-snap, they grow back in about 20-30 days.
Leaf Lettuce: You can start plucking leaves in as little as 30 days.
Turnips: Not just the root, but the greens too! Ready in 30-55 days.
Bok Choy: These Asian greens are ready for a stir-fry in 30-50 days.
Mustard Greens: Spicy and fast, they’re salad-ready in 20-30 days.
Swiss Chard: In 30-45 days, you’ll have colorful, nutritious leaves.
Kale: The beloved superfood is ready to start harvesting in 30-40 days.
While these plants sprout rapidly, the key to facilitating their speedy growth is also in the prep…
Soil primed and ready, consistent watering, and a little bit of that gardening love.
Want to enjoy homegrown salad in just 20-30 days?
I'm here to help you pick the fastest growers and get your hands dirty—in record time!
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