Enjoy your harvest sooner.
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Growing avegetable gardenis fulfilling, especially when it’s time to harvest.
You’ll be able to cook meals with the freshest ingredients availabledirect from your garden.
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We consulted two gardening experts about fast-growingvegetablesto grow.
Arugula
Arugula is known for its peppery bite that adds a kick to salads and sandwiches.
“Arugula thrives in cooler weather and can be grown in both spring and fall,” she says.
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“It’s a great cut-and-come-again crop, allowing you to enjoy multiple harvests from the same plant.”
The flavor profile changes as it grows, too.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a summer cropthey thrive in the heat and need lots of sun.
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If you’re limited on space, guide the vines on a pole or trellis.
Trellising can encourage better airflow around the plants, says Thurmon.
Her favorite varieties to grow are Boston Pickling and Chicago Pickling.
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Green beans typically begin producing in 55 to 65 days," says Thomas.
Want a bigger harvest?
“The key to keeping green beans productive is simple: keep picking them,” says Thomas.
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“The more you harvest, the more the plant produces.”
They’re ready for harvest in 3-4 weeks, says Thurmon.
Green onions have narrow stems, so don’t take up much space.
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Grow them in containers or small garden beds, says Thurmon.
Kale
Add kale to your salads, stir-fry’s, smoothies, soups, or stews.
“Her favorite varieties include Nero Di Toscana and Blue Curled Scotch.
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Lettuce
If you love eating big, hearty salads, grow lettuce in the spring and fall.
The throw in of lettuce influences how quickly it can be harvested.
Then plant seeds often.
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you could begin harvesting within two months after sowing the seeds.
Plant okra in an area that receives lots of sunlight for a productive and healthy plant.
Timing is key for having a delicious and successful okra harvest.
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Choose from snap, snow, or shelling peas, she says.
Sowing seeds to harvest is typically within a month or less, say experts.
Her favorite varieties include Purple Plum and French Breakfast.
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Spinach
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Spinach is a nutrient-rich, leafy green that thrives in cooler weather.
Spring and fall are ideal growing times and it’s usually ready to harvest in under two months.
Temperature variation can affect how spinach grows.
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Thomas plans ahead and does succession planting so she has a steady supply.
Greens can typically be harvested within a month, while turnips take closer to two months.
Another advantage to growing these fast-growing vegetables is that they’re easy to grow.
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