Quick Gardening - what to grow when you have little time! (2024)

In this post, we’ll share a list of easy-to-grow plants that you can grow in your garden in a snap. Let’s get started:

Microgreens

Number one on the popularity chart are Microgreens. Microgreens have taken the world by storm. In recent years, microgreens have become a must-have in gardens for their ease of growing and high nutritional value. Microgreens are tender shoots of vegetables or herbs that are consumed once the first true leaves appear. Studies state that they have 40% more nutritional value than their mature counterparts. They get ready to be harvested within 10-14 days of planting. They come in an array of colours, any vegetable or herb can be grown as microgreens.

Learn more about how to grow microgreens at home.

Radish

A must-have ingredient in all the salad, radishes are known for their unique flavour. It is an easy-to-grow root vegetable that can be planted and harvested multiple times during the growing season. They get ready to be harvested within 3 weeks of planting. All they need is 5 hours of daily sunlight, nutritious soil, and minimal care. Sow radish seeds directly into the ground about 1 inch apart from each other in multiple rows.

Lettuce

Next in line is our very own commonly-known Lettuce. Lettuce is a healthy leafy vegetable that pairs well with all the salads. The leaves have a crunchy texture and mild flavour. It is usually harvested within a few weeks of planting the first seeds. Lettuce is one of the few vegetables that can be grown as easily in containers as it is in the ground.

Read more on how to grow lettuce at home in India.

Spinach

Growing spinach in your gardens is as easy as ABC. From planting spinach seeds to serving spinach on your plate, the whole process takes less than 60 days. Rich in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A, B, and C, it is one of the go-to options when it comes to healthy eating.

Read more on how to grow spinach at home in India.

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Baby Leaves

Tiny seedlings of different vegetables & herbs, baby leaves make the perfect salad ingredients. They are small in size but big on nutrition. Easy and quick to grow, baby leaves can also be planted indoors.

Learn how to grow baby leaves at your home.

Kale

Famous amongst the conscious eaters, Kale is quite the face of healthy vegetables today. It has uncountable benefits including prevention of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and improving bone health. Kale grows with minimal care and gets ready to be harvested within 70-80 days of planting.

Read more to learn how to grow kale in India.

Mustard Greens

Growing mustard greens may not be familiar to many gardeners, but this spicy beloved green is quick and easy to grow. If you wish to add a healthy and flavoursome option in your kitchen garden that requires minimal care, mustard green will come to your rescue! Plant the seeds directly on the ground before the last frost. Harvest the greens while they are young and tender.

Chillies

Popular in all Indian dishes, green chilly is a must-have in kitchen gardens. And what better than home-grow fresh green chilly? Growing chilly in your kitchen garden is a piece of cake. You will be surprised to know the number of chillies that can be reaped from one single pot. They get ready to be picked within 60-70 days of planting the seeds. Also, green chillies turn red on maturity, therefore, you can use the same seeds for growing either variety.

Read more to learn how to grow green chillies at home.

Herbs

The fragrance of freshly picked herbs is unmatched. Whether you have a big garden, a small kitchen garden, or a tiny window sill, growing fresh herbs is very easy. They require minimal care and get ready to be harvested quickly.

Here's a list of 9 herbs that you can grow at home in India.

There you go, your list of easy-to-grow quick veggies is ready. Now start building your vegetable garden by grabbing high-quality, heirloom seeds from AllThatGrows today!