Everyone that has a vegetable has one goal in mind: to grow vegetables that grow fast and healthy! Today we'll introduce you to 10 vegetables that grow fast – like really fast! Because there really is no better feeling than planting something from the beginning, watching it grow, and harvesting it quickly! These 10 vegetables that grow fast are perfect for cooler weather climates, as they don't require a lot of time so you don't have to worry about frost danger.
10 Vegetables That Grow Fast – Like Really Fast!
#1. Arugula
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Arugula is often referred to as “rocket” because of how fast it grows. Sow the seeds directly into the ground and simply harvest the leaves once they're grown. They don't require a lot of maintenance, and are super easy to plant!
#2. Asian Greens
Asian greens include a few different veggies such as bok choy, yu choy, and choy sum. Plant the seeds directly into the ground either in spring or summer for a fall crop.
#3. Broccoli Raab
Although broccoli raab may sound like the broccoli plant, it's actually more closely related to turnips. Harvest the flowers as soon as they appear so that your broccoli raab will grow quickly.
#4. Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage is often associated with Napa cabbage and is very easy to grow. Chinese cabbage is not easily transplanted, so make sure you plant seeds directly into the ground.
#5. Cress
This microgreen grows very quickly and can be harvested every other day as soon as it is 2 inches long. Cress also likes cool weather climate, so make sure to keep away from hot summer weather.
#6. Kale
Kale is a cold weather crop that doesn't require a lot of care and is very easy to grow as long as you keep the soil moist. Harvest leaves from the outside so that your kale plant will keep producing.
#7. Mesclun Mixes
Mesclun is a mix of several different greens that grow fast and easy. Harvest as needed and sow new seeds every 10-14 days for a continuous crop.
#8. Mustard Leaves
Mustard greens are easy to grow and don't need a lot of time, but keep them out of the hot sun and keep the soil moist to prevent bitterness.
#9. Radishes
One of the fastest growing veggies, radishes are not only easy to grow, but fun too! Perfect for beginner gardeners, radishes don't need a lot of maintenance!
#10. Turnips
Turnips are one of those old fashioned vegetables that have a multitude of uses. You can use the root for flavor soups and broths and you can use the leaves in soups and salads too!
Happy Planting!
