As a matchmaker for my human loved ones, I’ll admit I don’t do so well. But when it’s time to pair okra plants with beneficial companions in my home garden, I have an enviable success rate.Part of the reason is that okra, unlike some of
9 of the Best Fast-Growing Vegetables and Herbs
25.06.2023 - 02:39 / gardenerspath.com / Rose Kennedy
9 Fast-Growing Vegetables and Herbs to Pep Up Your Pantry MenuSometimes slow and steady does not win the race. Like all those little kid gardeners, there are occasions when even the adults tire of waiting long periods to see sprouts, or taste the fruits (or should I say greens?) of their labor.
That’s where fast-growing vegetables and herbs can really come through for you.
I’ve found that I’m impatient for a bit of green to add to my sandwiches and rice bowls at the start of the growing season. I also love having a garnish or flavor boost from my garden to pep up staples from the pantry.
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Heirloom tomatoes, winter squash, and homegrown brussels sprouts are great, but who wants to wait three months or more before you can enjoy your first taste from the garden?
So I grow both the long-term heavy producers for a later harvest, and the pea shoots, radishes, sweet potato slips, and other fast-yielding items that will allow me to add a taste of my garden into the saute pan, pronto.
It’s no accident that many of my suggestions are the same plants often recommended for getting the kids started with gardening. They also feature in some of the best indoor gardening kits, for a quick harvest in a small space.
But instead of labeling these as unsophisticated garden picks, I like to think of them as edibles that can give gardeners of all ages a childlike sense of wonder early in the season, with very little patience required.
And all of these quick-growing veggies and herbs have the added advantage of being container-garden standouts. Anyone with a small patio, windowsill, or section of sunny rooftop (as long as it’s okay with
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