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Design.Build.Grow #4 Five of the Easiest Vegetables to Grow for Absolute beginners

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Design. Build. Grow.

Hey Gardener Friend!

Today, we're talking about 5 of the easiest vegetables to grow for absolute beginners.

  • Radishes – Ready in Less Than a Month!
  • Leafy Greens – Cut & Come Again
  • Green Beans – The Effortless Producer
  • Zucchini – One Plant Feeds the Family
  • Cherry Tomatoes – More Fruit, Less Fuss

Let's get into it.

Radishes – Ready in Less Than a Month

Radishes grow fast (as little as 25 days) and don’t need perfect conditions.

Just scatter the seeds directly in your garden or a pot, keep the soil moist, and harvest when they reach about 1 inch in diameter.

Bonus: They naturally loosen the soil for other crops!

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Leafy Greens – Cut & Come Again

Lettuce, spinach, and kale thrive in small spaces and don’t need deep soil.

You can snip off outer leaves for continuous harvests instead of waiting for full heads.

Perfect for containers or raised beds—and they grow fast!

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Green Beans – The Effortless Producer

Bush beans are low-maintenance, no-stake required crops that can handle some neglect.

They sprout quickly, grow fast, and keep producing for weeks.

Just keep them watered and picked regularly for continuous harvests!

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Zucchini – One Plant Feeds the Family

Zucchini is practically foolproof.

With just one or two plants, you’ll have more squash than you know what to do with.

Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and harvest while they’re small (6-8 inches) for the best flavor!

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Cherry Tomatoes – More Fruit, Less Fuss

Unlike larger tomato varieties, cherry tomatoes ripen faster and produce abundantly—great for beginners.

Pick a disease-resistant variety, plant in a deep pot or garden bed, and stake them up for support.

They’ll reward you with fresh, sweet tomatoes all summer!

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