You don't need a green thumb for these.
, notes, they're fast-growing and can be grown in pots or in the ground, depending on your setup.
You can also grow lettuce in the spring or fall, Hilton says, as it prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate partial shade. He recommends the Romaine, Crispino iceberg, or Lollo varieties.Sweet and Hot PeppersPeppers are the first"vegetable" on this list that are actually fruit, as technically anything with seeds falls into the latter category. However, because of their lower sugar content and savory flavor, nutritionally and colloquially most of us think of them as vegetables.
Peppers can be tricky to start from seed, but planting seedlings is a wonderful option for novice gardeners."All they need is a sunny spot where they'll get at least six hours of sunlight daily, well-draining soil, and regular fertilizing," Witz says. Each pepper plant can produce multiple fruits during the growing season , so Hilton says that you should be prepared to stake these plants"to support branches heavy with fruit."
Hognose pimento peppers, Purple Belle bell peppers, and banana peppers are a few easy-to-grow options, Witz shares.
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