6 Easiest Vegetable Plants To Grow In The Home Yard

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JAKARTA - Many farmers today prefer to grow fast-growing crops. Because, the faster the plants grow, the faster the harvest time. There are several types of plants that can grow in a short time and quickly harvest them, one of which is vegetable or horticultural crops. Quoted from the Taste of Home website, Friday, February 17, here are some fast-growing and easy-to-plant vegetable plants.

Beans

Planting chickpeas is very easy, especially for beginners. You just need to plant in a place that gets lots of sun with decent soil. Then, sink the seeds about an inch into the soil and water frequently. Green beans are ready to be harvested 50 days after planting. If you want to stock up, sow new seeds every two to three weeks starting in late spring.

Cucumber

Cucumbers are included in the type of vines. Varieties of vines have neat and manageable growth characteristics, whether allowed to grow in the ground or on special trellises. The secret to growing cucumbers so they don't get bitter is to provide even moisture. If it rarely rains, try to water it regularly. Give the plants 1 inch of water per week.

Cherry Tomato

Cherry tomatoes have a delicious taste. This vegetable is also easy to grow in the yard. Good cherry tomato varieties are Black Cherry, Supersweet 100, and Sungold. All bear much sweet fruit. Plant tall varieties of cherry tomatoes to keep the plants off the ground and help prevent the spread of soil-borne diseases.

Zucchini 

Zucchini comes in many colors and shapes, with varieties such as Zephyr and Eight Ball. Whichever type you choose to plant, the yield is sure to produce optimal taste and texture. Zucchini do best in rich soil, so be sure to dig up a few shovels full of compost before planting.

Garlic

If you want a low-maintenance vegetable, garlic is definitely the answer. In cold climates, hardneck garlic is the best choice while in summer go for softneck garlic. Once planted, mulch the soil with straw to keep out weeds and hold in soil moisture.

Lettuce

If you eat salads every day growing them yourself will save you a lot of money. Leaf lettuce is the easiest type of lettuce to grow, with varieties such as Black Seed Simpson, Red Sails, and Red Salad Bowl. All of these varieties are ready for harvest in just one month. Begin harvesting when the plants are about 3-4 inches tall. Remove the outside of the leaves and let the inside of the plant continue to grow.