Jodie from Texas asks, "I am in my 50s and I don't have any experience with gardening, but I'd love to grow food for my family; what are some crops that would be easy for a beginner?"

James from Oregon responds, "This can vary based on your hardiness zone and soil, as well as the amount of time you have to tend your crops; but there are many fruits and vegetables which are fairly simple to grow and will yield your family with tasty harvests.

Fruits: Strawberries, Tomatoes

Vegetables: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Onions, Okra, Peppers, Potatoes, Sunflowers, Herbs, Radishes, Squash, Zucchini

Leafy Greens: Arugula, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard

Beans, Peas, and Legumes: Beans, Bush Beans, Green Beans, Peas, Snap Peas"
Posted By Gremelin Posted on February 23rd, 2021

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