Do you feel like your garden is in need of some faster growing veggies? We have the perfect list for starting with these!
Do you want to have a healthier and more productive garden?
Here are some fast-growing vegetables that will grow well in your soil. In just six weeks, these veggies can be harvested for use or sale!
FASTEST GROWING GARDEN VEGETABLES (40 DAYS)
RADISH
Radishes are a great way to add some color and crunchy texture into your kitchen. You can wait until they’re ready or you could plant them early so that the harvest will be constant through the growing season!
MUSTARD GREENS
Harvest mustard greens when they are young and tender. So, cut the large outer leaves to get a good amount of delicious greens in 40 days!
LOOSE-LEAF LETTUCE
Loose-leaf lettuce is a type of salad greens that doesn’t have the compact head structure. The outer leaves are cut to make it easier for beginners, but those who can handle more rugged veggies should try mustard greens as well!
SPINACH
Spinach is a versatile plant that can be grown in many climates. Not only does it have the nutritional benefits of other leafy greens, but spinach provides an excellent source for vitamins A and C with just 14 calories per ounce!
CHIVES
Chives are an excellent choice for growing in areas where you want to attract bees and butterflies, as they funnel nectar into their homes. Chive flowers can be lavender or white depending on the variety you choose!
FAST GROWING GARDEN VEGETABLES (60 DAYS)
ZUCCHINI
Zucchinis are a favorite among gardeners for their quick maturing and prolific yields. They can grow up to 55 days, producing so much that it doesn’t even need fertilization!
SUMMER SQUASH
The warmer months are the perfect time to grow these veggies. You can keep an eye on your crop and they’re really easy to care for, too!
CUCUMBERS
You can get cucumbers in just about any shape and size, but why would you want something that’s not cute? With a container garden of your own all it takes is 50-70 days for them grow from seed to ripe perfection.
PEAS
Peas are mature in 55-70 days and easy to grow. They prefer soil temperatures that average 45 degrees. Pea plants constantly need nitrogen for optimal growth; make sure your fertilizer schedule doesn’t get lost among other tasks.
EARLY CABBAGE
Early cabbage is usually ready in 60 days. These smaller, spicier varieties include:
Copenhagen Market (small and dark), Golden Acre (savoy) Early Dark Green Savoy(green before it’s time!), Marion Market Emerald Cross Hybrid and Stonehead hybrid.”
BUSH BEANS
Bush beans grow as bushes instead of poles. They’re not quite as easy to harvest, but they still yield about 45-65 days after planting with ample amounts for your table!
KALE
Kale is a type of leafy green that you can find growing in your garden. There are many different varieties, but the fastest-growing one – blue armor kale ia usually ready for harvest within 60 days as well!
CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is actually a cabbage, but not as easy to grow. It will take about 50-70 days for cauliflowers and other cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli) in your garden or home farm project before they can be harvested!
BEETS
Beets are a cold weather crop that need to be harvested between 55-70 days, and they’re hearty enough for even the most stubborn of farmers.
TURNIPS
Turnips come in many varieties. The “early” variety can be ready for harvest within just 5 weeks, yet the other types may need 6 – 10 weeks to mature and reach their peak production levels.
KOHLRABI
Kohlrabi is a cool-season crop that can be harvested in 50-65 days. It’s very drought resistant and the kohlrabi plant stores energy from autumns for winter with its deep roots.
SCALLIONS
Scallion are an important ingredient for beginners. They have a flavor similar to onions, but milder and more crisp on the outside with green flecks throughout their white bulbs that can be harvested in 60 days or so!
COLLARDS
Collard greens are one of the more common leafy veggies to grow in your garden. They’re ready for harvest after 60 days, but you can pick them when they reach an edible size!
SWISS CHARD
There’s no need to plant Swiss chard again once it has been harvested. You can start harvesting in 4-6 weeks and your plants will continue producing even after being cut for a second time!
BROCCOLI
Did you know that not all varieties of broccoli will mature in 60 days? These three types are fast growing: Flash, Umpqua and Gypsy.