The Best Vegetables to Grow in the Spring

The spring is often a hectic time of year. There’s so much to get done that it can be hard to have the foresight to properly prepare a garden. However, some of the most delicious vegetables love the cool, wet spring weather, making this a prime season for gardening. Take a look at the list below for some ideas of vegetables that can go in the ground as soon as the snow melts.

1.    Lettuce

Lettuce needs a little love but it’s actually really easy to grow. It thrives in the cool, wet spring weather and often can be harvested up to 3 times. The only thing to be mindful of with lettuce is that it needs some frost protection if you plant it in the early spring. Also, look for cut and come again varieties to get multiple harvests.

2.    Peas

Whether it’s shelling peas, sugar snaps, or snow peas this is one of the best spring vegetables for your garden. Peas should be planted as early as possible as they can tolerate (and even enjoy) cool weather but they can’t stand heat. Peas are great because they are delicious and often offer plentiful harvests. Just don’t wait too long to get your peas in the ground.

3.    Asparagus

Asparagus seems to intimidate gardeners. It’s an expensive vegetable often served in high-end restaurants but that doesn’t mean we can’t grow it even better at home!  Asparagus is a perennial that will produce better harvests each year. If you have a designated spot in your garden, it’s hard to grow a vegetable more awesome than asparagus.

4.    Rhubarb

Rhubarb is another perennial that will need some designated garden space. Rhubarb is technically a vegetable but it is often used in pies and other sweet treats. However, rhubarb can be quite versatile in the kitchen and it couldn’t be easier to grow. Make sure not to harvest rhubarb too late because it grows very dense and tough roots.

Honorable Mentions:

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Kale, Leeks, Mustard Greens, Herbs, Spinach, Turnips.