15 easy vegetables to grow during Spring

Spring season is the best time to grow cold hardy vegetables. The ground warms up during this season but still, the temperatures can be a bit low and cold hardy vegetables are the best to grow during this time. Cool hardy vegetables grow fast and can be harvested sooner. It is important to know a 10-day weather forecast in your area before you start planning your spring garden. When a sudden frost occurs in your area your vegetables may not be able to tolerate such conditions and it can kill them. 

Certain spring vegetables can be started indoors whereas others should be sown directly in the soil. These vegetables come in several varieties, so buy varieties that are best suited for your area. 

Before growing your spring vegetables amend your soil with compost or aged manure. Dig the first few inches fill it with compost and use a fork to mix it with the soil. Spring vegetables need 4 to 6 hours of sunlight to grow well. 

Easy Spring Vegetables to grow

1.Peas

Peas grow best in cool temperatures. Seeds can be started indoors and transplanted outside when the weather warms up. The optimum temperature for peas to grow is between 10°C to 18°C (50 to 64°F).

Peas can be harvested within 30 to 60 days based on the variety.

2. Spinach

Spinach seeds should be sown directly in the soil as transplanting them can harm the roots. Seeds germinate within a week. The optimum temperature for spinach to grow is between 10 °C to 28°C (50°F to 82°F). Spinach can be harvested within 45 days and you can harvest spinach more than once.

3. Radish

Radish comes in several varieties and takes about 30 to 60 days to harvest based on the variety. Radish seeds germinate within 5 to 7 days. The optimum temperature for radish to grow is between 18°C to 29°C (64°F to 84°F).

4. Coriander

Coriander or cilantro is another crop to grow during the spring season. Seeds should be sown directly in the soil and they germinate within 7 days. Coriander grows well when temperatures are between 17°C to 27°C (63 to 81°F).

5. Beetroot

Beets take about 5 days and they can be sown directly in the soil. These vegetables can be harvested within 50 to 60 days.

Beetroot grows well when temperatures are between 18°C to 28°C (64°F to 82°F).

6. Soybeans

Soybeans are cool-weather crops that grow well during the spring season. Seeds germinate within 7 days and soybeans can be harvested within 90 days. The best temperature for soybeans to grow is between 17°C to 28°C (63°F to 82°F).  You can start seeds indoors and transplant them outside when the soil has warmed.

7. Swiss chard

Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that can be grown during the spring season. You can sow the seeds directly in the soil after the spring season comes. Seeds germinate within 10 to 14 days. You can harvest Swiss chard within 45 to 55 days. It can grow well in temperatures between 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F)

8. Turnip

Turnips germinate within a week and can be harvested within 45 days. Turnips grow best when temperatures are between 15°C to 29°C (59°F to 84°F). You can sow the seeds directly in the soil.

9. Lettuce

Lettuce seeds can be sown indoors and transplanted outside when the soil has warmed up. The seeds germinate within 7 days and can be harvested within 45 to 50 days. The optimum temperature for lettuce to grow is between 12°C to 21°C ( 54°F to 70°F).

11.Carrots

Carrot seeds can be sown directly in the soil. Carrots grow best when temperatures are between 5 to 24°C (41 to 75°F). Carrots can be harvested within 80 days.

12. Kohl rabi

Kohl rabi grow best when seeds are sown directly in the soil. Kohl rabi can be harvested within 90 days. This vegetable grows best when temperatures are between 4 to 24°C (39 to 75°F)

13. Kale

Kale seeds can be started indoors and be transplanted outside later.
Kale can be harvested within 75 to 90 days. Kale grows well when temperatures are between 16 to 21°C (61 to 70°F)

14. Potatoes

Potatoes grow best when temperatures are between 12 to 18 °C (54 to 64°F). Potatoes can be harvested within 120 days.

15. Cabbage

You can start seeds indoors and transplant them outside later.
Cabbage can be harvested within 120 days. The best temperature for growing cabbage is between 15 to 21°C(59°F to 70°F)