12 Vegetables to Grow in Spring: Tips and Planting Guide
Hello everyone, Jack here! Today, I want to share with you 12 vegetables that you should grow in the spring. These vegetables are easy to grow and can provide you with a bountiful harvest. Let's get started!
Peas - Peas love cool weather and can even tolerate frost. Plant peas four to six weeks before the last frost. Use trellis when growing peas as they love to climb.
Potatoes - Plant potatoes in spring when temperatures are above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant the whole potato one inch below the soil level.
Green Onions - Start green onions from seed and transplant onions outside in spring two weeks before the last frost. Green onions can be harvested any time depending on the size.
Green Beans - Plant green beans in spring after all the danger of frost is over. Use a trellis or support structure for green beans to climb.
Cilantro - Plant cilantro directly in the garden two weeks before the last frost. Cilantro leaves can be harvested any time as they grow.
Radish - Sow seeds two weeks before the last frost. Plant spacing should be three to four inches apart.
Carrot - Plant seeds of all root vegetables 1/4 of an inch deep. Plant spacing should be three to four inches apart.
Beets - Sow seeds two weeks before the last frost. Plant spacing should be three to four inches apart.
Turnips - Sow seeds two weeks before the last frost. Plant spacing should be three to four inches apart.
Lettuce - Plant lettuce two weeks before the last frost date. Plant spacing and row spacing should be 12 inches apart.
Spinach - Plant spinach six weeks before the last frost date. Plant spacing and row spacing should be 12 inches apart.
Kale - Plant kale seeds 1/4 of an inch deep. Plant spacing should be 12 inches apart and row spacing 18 inches apart.
Harvest these vegetables as they mature and enjoy the fresh and delicious taste of homegrown produce. I hope these tips and planting guide will help you get started with your spring garden. Happy planting!