Top 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seed for Beginners

by David Schulze

Starting a garden can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you begin with easy-to-grow vegetables. These beginner-friendly vegetables will help you enjoy success right from the start!


1. Bush Beans

Variety Recommendation: Blue Lake 274
Bush beans are reliable and productive. They thrive in warm soil and produce tender, flavorful pods quickly. Directly sow the seeds in well-drained soil after the last frost, and you’ll enjoy a bountiful harvest in just a few weeks.

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2. Beets

Variety Recommendation: Detroit Dark Red
Beets are versatile and beginner-friendly. They offer sweet roots and nutritious greens. Sow seeds directly into the soil in early spring or fall, and keep the soil consistently moist for the best results.

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3. Carrots

Variety Recommendation: Imperator 58
Carrots are perfect for loose, sandy soil. Sow seeds thinly and keep the soil moist for good germination. In no time, you’ll have sweet, crunchy carrots to enjoy.

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4. Lettuce

Variety Recommendation: Black Seeded Simpson
Lettuce grows quickly and thrives in cooler temperatures. Sow the seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Harvest the outer leaves as needed for continuous fresh salads.

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5. Radishes

Variety Recommendation: Champion
Radishes are fast growers—ready to harvest in as little as three weeks. They prefer cool weather, making them ideal for spring and fall gardens.

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6. Cucumbers

Variety Recommendation: Spacemaster
Cucumbers thrive in warm soil and full sun. Spacemaster is perfect for small gardens or containers, offering a productive harvest with little effort.

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7. Spinach

Variety Recommendation: Bloomsdale Long Standing
Spinach loves cooler weather and is quick to grow. Sow seeds in spring or fall for a steady harvest of nutritious, leafy greens.

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8. Zucchini

Variety Recommendation: Black Beauty
Zucchini is prolific and perfect for beginners. Plant seeds after the last frost, and you’ll enjoy a steady supply of tender squash throughout the summer.

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9. Broccoli

Variety Recommendation: Calabrese
Broccoli thrives in cool weather and is easy to grow from seed. Start seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.

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10. Collard Greens

Variety Recommendation: Georgia Southern
Collard greens are hardy, heat-tolerant, and highly productive. Sow seeds in spring or fall and harvest the outer leaves as needed.

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Ready to Start Growing?

These easy-to-grow vegetables are perfect for beginner gardeners and will set you up for success. Start your garden today with high-quality, non-GMO seeds from David's Garden Seeds. Happy gardening!



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