You don't need a farm to grow a fruit and vegetable garden.
In fact, all you do need is sun, water, and rich soil.
Even more convenient is that nurseries sell most as seedlings, set and ready to grow right after being planted into the soil.
Now you have several gardening options.
You can plant a small fruit and vegetable backyard garden.
Also, as options are windowsill and container gardening.
Regardless of your garden of choice, here are 10 of the most common and easy to plant fruits and vegetables for small gardens.
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Tomatoes - You can plant beefsteak, Roma, cherry, and a variety of other types of tomatoes.
Tomatoes are a rich source of Vitamin C and are filled with the antioxidant, lycopene.
It's best to plant tomatoes in May.
2.
Bush Beans & Peas - Also, best planted in May are beans which provide a good source of iron and fiber.
For extra space-saving be sure to use a trellis.
3.
Peppers - One of the vegetables with the most diverse range of color options are peppers.
Not only do peppers add a little spice to your garden, but they come in vibrant reds, greens, yellows and oranges.
Peppers are best started in May.
4.
Strawberries - Best grown in late fall and early spring, strawberries are fairly easy to grow.
Whether being dipped in chocolate for dessert after a romantic dinner under the moonlight or thrown in the blender for a fruit smoothie, strawberries are a nice addition to any garden.
5.
Squash - Summer squash come in a variety of shapes and colors.
Some of the commonly grown types are zucchini and scallop which grow forming an upright bush.
Summer squash are best started in May and June.
6.
Broccoli - Rich in vitamins A and D, broccoli seedlings are best planted in April and May.
7.
Cucumbers - These come in a variety of sizes and colors may range from green to yellow.
Cucumbers are good in salads as well as a healthy and convenient snack option.
They should be planted in May and June.
8.
Asparagus - Seedlings for this delicacy should be planted in early spring.
Asparagus are a great source of vitamin K and Folate.
However, what is best about asparagus is the wide range of uses.
It can be used as a laxative, for treatment of menstrual cramps and fertility problems and may even be used as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual activity.
9.
Lettuce - Of course the most common uses of lettuce is as a food topping and an ingredient in salad.
However, some important nutrients in lettuce are vitamin A and potassium.
Plant your lettuce in April.
10.
Herbs - These are the best in terms of variety, flavors and usage.
Whether used for medicinal purposes or to add flavor to your food, herbs are by far the easiest food to plant in a small garden.
What's even better is that they can also be grown indoors.