Growing your plants is a fun hobby for the whole family, and it will give you excellent, fresh food for months to come. Here are some pointers on how to effortlessly start growing your grocery list this season for fresh, straight-from-the-garden deliciousness.
In the early spring, vegetable planting should not be forgotten. Now is a fantastic time to think about where you want your garden to go and how much room you have.
Many of us wait until after we’ve bought the plants to determine where the garden should go, which is when we realize we’ve bought too many plants.
Take photos of the area with your phone, as well as a photo of the sheet of paper with the dimensions on it, so you have the information with you whenever you go shopping.
By taking the effort to measure now, you may save time and money while also producing more fruit and veggies.
You can then use those measures to plant the area you have when you go plant shopping.
Best Vegetables To Grow On Long Island
Carrots
Find a deep enough piece of soil (or a deep pot) to grow this root vegetable. When the tops of carrots grow above the soil line, they’re harvestable.
If you run out of time in the fall, you can harvest young carrots early. Three kinds worth trying include Scarlet Nantes, Danvers Half Long, and Red Cored Chantenay. 60 days is the time limit.
Green Beans
Beans come in a variety of varieties, but “pole beans” are one of the simplest vegetables to grow and manage. Pole beans are easier to care for than bush beans, however, they do require a trellis.
Beans freeze and can do well! Missouri Wonder Pole and Provider Bush bean cultivars are worth a try. The time limit is 50 days.
Lettuce
A salad straight from your garden is unbeatable. The Lettuce group is dominated by Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, and Arugula.
Plantings can be spaced out every two weeks until First Frost to ensure a steady supply of greens throughout the summer and fall.
Butter Crunch, Black Seeded Simpson, and Arugula seeds are the ones to look for. Between 45 and 55 days is the time frame.
Cucumbers
This is a wonderful late-season vegetable that may be seeded directly now in the summer. Boston Pickling, Marketmore 76, and Ashley Organic are the most popular. The time limit is 60 days.
Spinach
Spinach is a simple to grow vegetable that is perfect for your Spring or Fall garden. Once the leaves have grown to a reasonable size, you can continue to harvest them to encourage fresh development.
Heirloom varieties such as Bloomsdale and Giant Noble are available. 45 to 50 days is a reasonable estimate.
Kale
Kale is a simple vegetable to cultivate that can withstand hot weather but thrives in cooler temperatures. It’s ideal for planting in the spring and fall.
It can withstand frost and even tastes sweeter after the first frost, so don’t wait to plant them. A 30-day-old baby matures after 60 days.
Radishes
Radishes are an excellent choice for beginning gardeners. You can directly plant your Seed in the early spring or the fall to get some great salad adds.
Giant Crimson, Cherry Belle, and French Breakfast Heirloom kinds are available. The time limit is thirty days.
Peas
Peas are beginner-friendly crops that may be planted in the spring or fall. They can withstand hot weather, but prefer the cooler months of spring and autumn.
When you grow Little Marvel or Sugar Snap types, you may expect a lot of fruit. 60 to 65 days is a reasonable estimate.
Summer Squash
Squash is a high-yielding and simple plant, so you won’t need to plant as many as you might think.
To keep Squash Bugs away, plant a few Marigolds or Petunias around them as a Companion Plant.
Early Crookneck, Yellow Straightneck, and Dark Green Zucchini Heirloom types will delight your family. 45 to 50 days is a reasonable estimate.
Basil
Basil is a popular kitchen herb that is also very easy to grow. Basil can be grown in pots outside, directly seeded in the garden, or grown indoors on a sunny window sill.
Plant after the last frost in the spring or the summer. It is freshest if you wait until the leaves have grown to their full size and then harvest leaves as needed.
Italian Large Leaf and IGenovese are two good kinds to try. A 60-day period is an estimate.
When Should You Plant Vegetables On Long Island?
Planting cool-weather crops like lettuce, onions, carrots, kale, radishes, and spinach in early April is a terrific idea.
These vegetables thrive in daytime temperatures of 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit and can withstand a little frost.
