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How Long Do You Wait To Harvest Your Kitchen Garden?

Writer's picture: Sara RubensSara Rubens

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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