Easy Vegetables to Grow for the New Gardener

There are many easy to grow vegetables for the first time vegetable gardener. The most famous of all easy veggies to grow is the tomato. This plant can be grown in loose soil in the ground, or it can be grown in a container. Not much care is involved with this generous member of the nightshade family. Regular watering and feeding is the only care you'll have to give for a bountiful harvest.

Another easy veggie would have to be the cucumber. The same care is needed for this pickle producer as the tomato. Remember to only plant a few. The "cuke" is a heavy producer, only a few plants are needed to produce a good crop of crunchy, sweet treats even kids love.

Melons are another easy to grow vegetable that can be enjoyed in late summer. The many different varieties of melons can be sown directly in the soil. All that is needed is a small hill and some room to spread. Melons seem to be susceptible to rot from too much moisture, so keep your eye on watering to avoid this problem. Keep in mind, these are low growing plants and will need to be weeded regularly to keep the competition down.

The many varieties of peppers could be defined as easy to grow. The major problem with peppers for the first time vegetable producer is that they aren't producing enough fruit. This is easily remedied. Fertilize with a low or no nitrogen fertilizer. Start plants indoors to get an earlier harvest. You can't go wrong with the flavor of a homegrown pepper eaten straight off the plant.

Lettuce is a staple in my family. It's a good thing it's so easy to grow. Simply sow a mix directly on the soil or start the head type lettuce in a flat. Once the heat of the summer comes, the plants will start to set seed or bolt. So grow this tasty veggie in the spring or fall for a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal.

These are just a few of the easiest veggies to get started with. With just a few years of experience, you'll find that some are easier than others. So roll up your sleeves, get dirty, and start eating healthy!