In any gardening project, it takes time to see the first fruits. Building a home garden is no exception. However, if you’re an impatient gardener and don’t have the time to wait for the typical harvest, you’ll be pleased to know that some vegetables can be ready to harvest much faster than average.
Remember that it may take several months to harvest the first fruits after building a home garden. Therefore, you can choose plants that grow faster, sometimes in less than a month.
1) Watercress: 10 days
Growing watercress is incredibly simple. Just water it frequently, and it takes very little time to grow.
Use nutrient-rich soil and place the watercress in a sunny spot. After 10 days, the plant will be about 15 centimeters tall and ready to be harvested by cutting the top 10 centimeters.
2) Spring Onion: 21 days
Choose well-balanced, well-drained soil for spring onions and place the plant in a partially sunny location.
After 21 days, you can make the first harvest by cutting the base of the spring onion. Don’t lift the soil; it’s crucial to leave it as is to allow another plant to sprout.
3) Radish: 22 days
Radishes thrive in a cool climate but need sunlight to grow faster.
Requiring little space, radishes sprout in about three days. After 22 days, you can remove the radish from the soil, taking the leaves off carefully.
4) Lettuce: 30 days
Plant lettuce in a cool and well-ventilated environment, leaving enough space between the plants.
To harvest lettuce, simply grab it at the base and pull it out of the soil.
5) Spinach: 40 days
Spinach also requires nutrient-rich soil and should be placed in a partially shaded area that receives some sunlight.
6) Arugula: 40 days
Arugula needs 40 days for harvesting and is particularly rich in iron.
Plant arugula in soil rich in organic matter and keep it moist. Ensure the plant receives a few hours of sunlight each day.
When harvesting, cut the base and leave a small piece for it to sprout again.
7) Carrot: 50 days
Carrots are a must-have in our garden. It takes just under two months to have them on our tables.
After 50 days from planting, firmly grasp the base of the leaves outside the soil and pull it out slowly. Finally, wash the carrots well, and they’ll be ready to eat.
8) Beetroot: 50 days
Beetroot can also be harvested and consumed 50 days after planting.
9) Zucchini: 50 days
To grow zucchinis, choose a well-ventilated outdoor spot, preferably a warm location with moist soil.
The advantage of zucchini is that it’s easier to observe its development, making it simpler to know when to harvest.
