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1. Swiss Chard
Chard is a versatile plant that will grow well into winter if planted in late summer. If you have access to plenty of sunlight, choose an area with ample sunlight; it can tolerate some shade but produce more abundantly when given lots of sun exposure (or opt for container growing).
Start by planting between 2 and 3 seeds per pot at 12 inch deep pots filled with good all-purpose organic potting soil.
2. Blue Potatoes
You can grow potatoes without dirtying your hands! In fact, it is one of the easiest crops to get started with. Just cut a few drainage holes at the bottom of potting soil and stand it up somewhere sunny.
Bury 2 inch potato seeds around 4 inches deep and wait for 3 months until flowers appear—and then dig out those delicious potatoes when they are done.
3. Cherry Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a must-have for any home gardener. Cherry tomatoes, in particular, tend to be more fruitful than other varieties and will create their first crop after about two months!
The plants should only need soil as deep as six inches if they’re planted on the surface of your potting mix while other types might require more room; just make sure you have ample sunlight—a sunny spot is ideal.
4. Black Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas need a long summer to mature, which is why they’re typically grown down south. They also like hot temperatures and lots of sun with plenty water.
Once planted you can expect them in your produce bin after just over three months!
5. Oregano
Growing oregano is easy, as it needs only water and sunlight to grow. Look for a seedling at your local nursery to get started!
Just make sure you have enough space in containers since this plant can shoot up quickly—at least twelve inches across the top of its pot if not larger.
6. Sunflowers
Sunflowers are a cheerful, sunny flower that needs plenty of sunlight to grow. A good spot for them is in full sun or part shade and should have an even soil with rich nutrients like compost-enriched potting mix (which can be used as mulch around other flowers).
Plant seeds after frost has passed but before normal growing season begins; cut stems at least 2 feet tall so plant roots will have ample room to expand vertically without being crowded by taller plants.
7. Chamomile
German chamomile is the type of herb to use in teas. Other varieties can have a bitter taste, but not this one!
German Chamomile likes full sun and should be planted around late spring time- perfect for your garden or kitchen window sill.
8. Evening Primrose
Evening primrose is a plant that can be grown both in containers or on the ground. It has varieties with flowers ranging from deep reds to light yellows and will grow between 14-28 days after being planted.
9. Lavender
Planting a lavender seedling in the right container is essential for encouraging healthy growth. Choose your pot carefully, as it should be made from an insulating material like terra cotta and have at least 12″ wide x 12″ deep but no larger than 16″.
Place this type of plant near full sun exposure so that plants can get all the sunlight they need, without being too hot or shaded during hottest hours.
10. St. John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort is a pesky plant that should be contained to the area you want it in.
Just get some seeds or seedling, then transplant them into an appropriately sized container and place this somewhere sunny with partial shading, so by July your new plants will have leaves!