9 Easiest Vegetables to Grow

[@DLee-xy7gm]

Another second year gardener here. Enjoy your videos! I tried most of those 9 last year and I would agree with the exception of green onions. I heard MIGardener (I am also from Michigan) say that green onions are SO easy to grow, but mine never even germinated! Anyone else have trouble with those?

[@theresapelican9621]

Another great video! You are doing a nice job with all of your latest videos on both channels. Looking forward to the next one. Enjoy!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you

[@bonniefillmore9684]

I planted Blue Spruce Squash earlier this year about 6 ft away from my garden as a trap plant for the vine borers. Here's hoping it works to let my zucchini and cucumbers grow.

[@jessstuart7495]

Here are a few other easy growers. 1. Okra, but it does not like the cold. 2. Swiss Chard 3. Asparagus. It takes a few years to get them started, but then you have asparagus popping out of the ground each spring for 20 years. 4. Radishes (the easiest thing to grow, in my opinion). 5. Cilantro (so controversial) 6. Sweet corn. It takes a lot of space, but isn't very difficult to grow. 7. Purslane. 8. Dandelions.

[@pulver117]

Swiss chard and radishes. Both are easier than many listen in this video.

[@jcole139]

Does garlic also have an effect on moles or voles? Need something to drive them away. I’m definitely going to add some of these to my garden.

[@NextLevelGardening]

I've heard they do yes

[@simplifygardening]

Great video Brian. I just love growing potatoes, But like you will grow everything I need to live off, but potatoes are the one thing that is so easy and you get to harvest those jewels at the end. Brill stuff

[@NextLevelGardening]

They're easy and so fun to harvest!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@NextLevelGardening not only east but there’s a good chance you’ll miss some and they will come back next year!!

[@miffybb6682]

I dont agree . Here i. Florida i tried growing potatoes and it started off well at first but pests seem to be a huge problem in Florida. It literally took over my plant and killed it. Is there any companion plants that help protect potatoes? White flies and flea beetles are an issue for me

[@Jesse_was_here]

Cabbage has been a nightmare for me for over three years, I have a true hate for the white cabbage moth. Even with BT, they are relentless. And half the time they never head up. The Asian cabbages, however seem to be a lot easier for me.

[@tjduprey]

Rhe moth and all of the leggy seedlings that just fall over...

[@carolfryer9494]

I'm finding that true of most Asian brassicas.

[@carolfryer9494]

They are much easier for me.

[@laurab8547]

I had that experience the first time I tried to grow them. When I plant again, I will put an insect net over them.

[@cbak1819]

Place white paper around the garden. I kid you not. Laminate in wet climates. White Butterfly are territorial. Also plant nasturtium. They will go for those instead off your cabbage.

[@amydepro527]

I have never grown a plant in any way. Me and my daughter are starting a raised garden this year. Thank you for your videos. Wish us luck🤞

[@sims3edits557]

I love this! I hope it works out! :)

[@genuine_john]

Update?

[@DanlowMusic]

I did potatoes in a 5 gallon bucket last year. Even though a Junko bird destroyed my potato plants, I gave it time and watered them still and harvested in August and they were delicious. Also the 5 gallon bucket made it easy to harvest by dumping it into a wheelbarrow. None missed that way. Lol. This year I will do the same but adding some green beans to the bucket once the potato plant has emerged from the bucket. A little test for me.

[@marygrott8095]

I disagree with you on the zucchini because of the squash bugs and vine boarers. They are absolutely relentless, and I think growing zucchini could be very discouraging if a new gardener were to experience an infestation of these evil pests. I'm an experienced gardener, and squash bugs and vine boarers are my number one gardening nightmare! However, I enjoy zucchini too much to give up plamtng it.

[@tesswagner895]

Chive flowers make beautiful cut flowers and are edible.

[@lapk78]

I'm trying radishes for the first time. I just planted 140 of them, lol. Apparently they're fast and easy to grow. Fingers crossed.

[@gardencitygirl801]

Last year I grew Cowpeas/Black-eyed Peas for the first time and I'll be growing them from now on. I ate them like peas during July & August when it's too hot for peas. They are drought resistant, grow in poor soil & help improve the soil. Love the Japanese Cucumbers too!

[@huzbum]

Do they taste like sugar snap peas? I just planted some cowpeas, look forward to trying them, but I think it'll be a while, especially in this heat.

[@D71219ONE]

@@huzbumCowpeas are champs in extreme heat. There are a few varieties that can be eaten like green beans; however, most are left on the plant to dry and used like dried beans. For instance, black eyed peas are cowpeas. Most of them are eaten the same way.

[@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

I was vegetarian for 25 years.. (now Keto) if I never see lettuce again, it will be too soon.. never liked it. My two green leafys are Swiss chard and spinach.. I haven't tried Malabar spinach yet.. don't know if I like it. Mustard, collards and wait.. there's another one.. well I can't think of it but .. blech. I didn't do well with zucchini last year.. the rabbits did well with them though. I'm going mostly in containers this year.. what's the smallest size you'd use for both zucchini and bush beans?.

[@gailosmond-jewers75]

I live in Canada and have been gardening for years. The last few years planting potatoes is a nightmare because of the Japanese Beetle. These evil bugs are in the soil and netting doesn't help. I spend several hours killing the beetles by picking them off my plants and dropping them in soapy water. In one day I killed over 300 of them. I tried planting them in straw and what the beetles didn't get the mice did. Most of my potatoes are planted in large buckets. I find it easier and although I still get those evil bugs I find less damage because it easier to manage. I also want to mention that slugs are also a nightmare. I get up in the morning and walk around my gardens, raised beds and green house/hot house with a bag of Epson salt and sprinkle it on everyone I find. Slugs can and will destroy plants quickly. I lost 22 Buttercup squash plants and so many others to the slugs. I always make sure I have extra plants started at different times for this reason and so not everything will grow and have to be harvested at once. I would recommend a new gardener might want to plant in containers and raised beds etc. Even with all the insect troubles I have gardening is one of my passions that I always look forward to. Thanks for your wonderful and informative videos ..... Happy Gardening Everyone !

[@VaultDwellerGal]

Awesome list! I knew it was going to be great when you said no tomatoes. In deep southern summers we struggle with maters. You’re right on the money with lettuce. Lettuce was my gateway crop to gardening; I remember the early Rona days of March 2020 and empty shelves like it was yesterday. The first lettuce sprouts had me hooked. I’m loving this list! It’s inspirational! Time to get movin’. Thanks for the encouragement and kick in the rear I needed to hear. 🌱🌱

[@camicri4263]

I will not plant cabbage without having them covered. I also have Japanese beetles and they are horrible and the leaf footed bug on the tomatoes is so annoying. So far my plans for a garden didn't happen. So hard to have patience when you need help. Great video Brian thanks!❤🤗

[@missPYT28]

Thank you Brian! You're videos are always so helpful and inspiring. This is my 2nd year container gardening and I'm adding a little more this year than I had last year. Ready to get started to see how it go!

[@StefaniStevensBand]

I have a lettuce Forrest, red, romaine, sierra. Shaking last year’s flowers gave great results! Sierra lettuce is heat tolerant.

[@meridithmckinneysatterfiel8352]

“Cool season,” here in Central Alabama, as I’m sure you know and James Spahn would confirm, is somewhat illusive. Is there even a chance for growing “cold season” plants, and, if so, how do we know when it’s safe to begin the process?

[@lindamckeny876]

Once again outstanding video. I learned so much on your channel. Keep up with the work.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thanks, will do!

[@FirstnameLastname-en1im]

FYI. Went to WM locally to buy solo cups only to see the number 6 as the type of plastic on the cups. over 5 is NOT good. Heat leaches toxins into your soil. I grow seeds under grow lights, think warmth or using grow mats. So, I checked the WM brand and they were plastic label a 5. Just a heads up.

[@elizabethgreen5991]

Brian, I planted my garlic late fall. They are still growing. Will they still mature? I live in SC, Zone 8

[@snappyintentions9354]

Great video for a beginner, like me! Wasn't planning on doing peas this year, but now might give it a try.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good luck!

[@lpennica]

I wonder if you have made a video on planting in clay? I live in Georgia and it’s hard to find things that don’t require a raised bed, but perhaps I’m misinformed?

[@cynettacynclaire9594]

I disagree regarding potatoes. I live in extreme southern New Jersey. I'd never seen Colorado potato beetles until I tried to grow potatoes for the first time. They are a major problem and also love to eat other crops like eggplant.

[@beckybarry4170]

I want to try to grow zuchinni vertically this year. Can I use string/rope? I see people tying to a stake, but it would be easier for me to use string.

[@Cat32215]

Thanks for this great video. Can I grow all these items in containers? I'm new at gardening.

[@perrywmoore9346]

I think tomatoes are surprisingly easy. Whether you prune them or not, they will very likely produce more tomatoes than you care to eat on just a couple plants, and if you keep them watered reasonably well, they will thrive. (Iowa, hot summers)

[@simplesimon2802]

Potatoes will even grow in the winter?! I must try this.... I note the speed with which lettuce can be harvested, and their being 'cut & come again' plants but I am not a lettuce fan. For green leaves i plan to experiment with watercress

[@wandalong871]

I’m really only a second year Gardner in Sw Florida, but last year I got a bunch beautiful tasty beefsteak tomatoes. I’ve started a couple of other varieties of tomatoes and already have some babies on the terra cotta ones. Also just harvested my first yellow squash and it is beautiful. I can’t wait to eat it! I really enjoy your videos. Even though we are in different climates, I still learn a lot. It is extremely rare that we get frost where I am and really have very little winter but these things appear to love my raised planter bed in the full Florida sun.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Awesome!

[@CGZollars]

Also if you’re a beginner, do NOT start growing tomatoes from seed. They’re very high maintenance before they able to be grown outside. They’re also very dramatic.

[@alysonbaker939]

I am so wanting to get into the garden, however more snow on the way, bah humbug. I’m considering trying milk jug gardening just to get something going outside. I’ll be starting my inside seeds soon, first of April for peppers. Great show! I’m pumped!!

[@johnlord8337]

With those pea vines - you can also eat the sprout ends as far back as the hard fibers in the vines. My local Chinese bistro has steamed and garlic and soy sauce pea sprout vines - and they are totally awesome to eat !!! So don't waste your vegs - eat them

[@CC-mb8fi]

You can add : Swiss chard Okra To that list. Okra does well in our hot desert climate that freezes for about 6 weeks in the winter. Cut them back when no longer producing and they are good to go. Also need very little water. Our swiss chard needs a good watering 2x per week in our hot (40° C plus) and 1x per week in winter. Harvest all year and lasts 2-3 seasons if they dont bolt. Keep harvesting heavily to stop bolting. Cabbage and cauliflower gets burnt here in the heat. The Thanks for your good info.

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

Cannot grow zucchini no matter what I do The bugs eventually beat me. I would put "tromboncino squash" in their place if you suffer from squash borers and bugs. I grow lettuce in summer in window boxes under the shade of a huge grapefruit tree and successfully keep us in leafy greens ( tip: save the red lettuces for winter). I am in sub-tropical Northeastern Australia. Cheers Muffy from Oz. I

[@cris_miko]

Little Gem lettuce did well in spite of me!😂 I want to try Lincolns tennis ball size head lettuce from Baker Creek. Edit: it was Thomas Jefferson, not Lincoln.

[@debbieembury6885]

I planted cabbage by seed this year they are starting the adult leaves how big should they be to put outside?

[@vonheise]

We find peppers easy to grow and they produce into fall. I learned late in life why plants that said red bell peppers plants only made green peppers. When I became more patient, I figured out that when green peppers are left alone, they will pass through several colors. I have even had bicolor peppers. We grow potatoes in flap bags and add soil as they grow and it seems to work. I haven't seen you mention this or if I would do better without adding the soil.

[@lindawilson4084]

I live in east Idaho. We still have 5&6 ft of snow in our yards so I'll be planting short season crops this year. I envy your weather, but love it here. Potatoes grow well but we usually don't still have so much snow at this time of year.

[@missdebrami6862]

Warning .... if you are used to store bought canned or food like eggs and bread etc .. remember the taste will taste totally different! Egg yolks are thicker n orange not yellow n thin, bread doesn't have all the preservatives in it so spoils faster n taste different and tends to freak your taste buds out. Lol... slot of ppl say they like store food taste better but your just used to it. You'll get used to home grown food n homemade bread after a bit but it doesn't taste the same so be prepared for that. It's much better for you homemade and just stick it out n yuh you'll never go back to store stuff.

[@user-mc3tp5sd2z]

Then you never want store bought again, because you can taste the chemicals

[@thiggy1249]

Bryan, my wife asked me to send a note that you should have included pink eye purple hull peas in this list. We love both of your channels! Always viewing from Alabama.

[@dirtdigger949]

Carrots are right up there as easy and I have never had a pest problem with them here in 8A but lettuce is some what a problem for me it gets so hot here so quick so you have to plant very earliy and have it mostly harvest by the end of May. Have a great growing season.

[@evieary8433]

Radish- Nice big seed, quick growing and you can even eat the leaves. Now it might just be a me problem but my lettuce ended up growing like long winding vines and none of the leaves broadened out. I started all my seeds in the same conditions and only the lettuce is being difficult.

[@summerhansell3212]

Cabbage, arugula, and anything from the brassica family has a horrible pest in areas where canola is grown by industrial agriculture, and that is the Flea Beetle. So tiny that they can sneak in, through and under many fabric covers, the first flush hatches out in the first warmth of spring (as they overwinter in the soil) and completely devours any tender young seedlings....and then as soon as the canola is cut for harvest later in the summer, the now homeless flea beetles will travel for miles to find the nearest cabbage, kale or radish to infest. It's a challenge every year to try to plant at different times, in new spots, and certainly covering the crop. The old easy-to-grow cabbage is now only for experienced gardeners here on the Canadian Prairies!

[@quietgecko8564]

Radishes are a good simple spring crop, too.

[@skiddledede8885]

You suddenly appeared in my feed, & now I’ve been playing catch-up with your videos. I really enjoy them! You are becoming a friend. I’ve become interested in growing micro greens & sprouts. I’m wondering of you have ever grown them. I’m trying tomato & peppers from seed for the first time. I’ve searched for thinner skinned tomatoes since I don’t digest the skins well. Do you have any recommendations? And I had the “Fooled Ya” peppers last year & just loved them. Thank you for sharing your botanical knowledge, & your friendship as well. Prayer for your continued health. 😊

[@maryboyd4918]

Okra for me is the easiest crop

[@susanhenley8240]

Okay, okay,... you just convinced me to try growing beans again (total fail last year).

[@ObiMomKenobi13]

Chives, mint, oregano, fennel. So easy.

[@PlantObsessed]

Thanks for the tip about chives.

[@LittleBitOfSunshine4u]

I'm a very new gardener in 9b and I'm not sure if it's because of my zone, but Dragon Tongue beans and Ground Cherry plants seem to grow very easily and are low maintenance. That's a big win for us newbies.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great!

[@carolfryer9494]

I tried dragon tongue last year and started with lust a container full. It was strange. Only got 2 or 3 beans. But they were pretty...lol

[@nikijaye8647]

lettuce and greens are hard for me to grow, here in deep south Texas. they bolt so easily. 1 temperature spike and it is game over. I have thought about setting up a indoor area for growing a small amount of things like lettuce and cilantro

[@tracycrider7778]

You could also try a shade cloth mounted above and see if that helps hth❤

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

I know the topic is vegetables - but some kitchen herbs like Basil, thyme, dill are also really easy.

[@nicoletorcolini5316]

That would be an understatement. Sometimes, if you don’t store garlic correctly, it grows whether you want it to grow or not. 6:26

[@fabiolasingh9262]

I had ,it's problems with cabbages peppers are much easy for me the is for all you tips 😍😍

[@michelesatanove5781]

I can't grow peas. They get demolished by slugs and/or pill bugs. It's heartbreaking when one day you see little leaves poking up out of the soil, and the next day they're gone. Same with pak choi, which is also very easy to grow -- that is, if you don't have slugs and pill bugs.

[@linnemarchand1628]

i like these plus chard for sure. I find carrots easy once you get them going under a piece of cloth early in the spring. It's just watering until their leaves get big enough to keep the ground covered and moist.

[@chakagomez8129]

we had good luck with chard, too. we picked off leaves and it kept going and going. it overwintered and its still producing this spring

[@jancaligiuri3623]

I also do lots of basil, pesto freezes great! PS, bought your book recently and go so many great ideas! I bought a lot of alyssum seeds to spread around this year.

[@lindamueller7592]

Me too!

[@lindysmallwood2039]

Great video. Thank you. Blessings❤️🌺

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

I have always had major aphid problems with zucchini!

[@smyrnasstory]

“Jehovah, for his part, will give what is good, and our own land will give its yield.”

[@Bev-jt6by]

My easiest vegetable to grow. None so far. I am on my 3rd year of gardening. I feel like this is my year. Thanks for all your info. Bev from Oklahoma

[@honeydew4576]

Hi Brian: This is a little off-topic, but thought you might answer anyway. In the Sierra Nevada we are still under mountains of snow and the raised beds and trays in our greenhouse are still frozen. What about using warm water to thaw them out? Whaddya think? Would that damage the soil? Thanks in advance.

[@NextLevelGardening]

As long as it's warm and not boiling... totally fine

[@honeydew4576]

@@NextLevelGardening Thank you. I knew you would answer! God bless.

[@joanies6778]

Had a rough time with cabbage last year. I had it covered with fine netting and the grasshoppers ate holes through it. I found several white butterflies, and one cabbage had hundreds of critters on it. I got 3 heads out if it.😢

[@EsperanzaPayne-c7v]

I am so wanting to get into the garden, however more snow on the way, bah humbug. I’m considering trying milk jug gardening just to get something going outside. I’ll be starting my inside seeds soon, first of April for peppers. Great show! I’m pumped!!

[@disasterduck13]

Thanks for the video

[@kartchner7]

I hate growing lettuce. It usually doesn’t taste good, bolts quickly where I live. Gets damaged easily

[@joeyjojojunior1794]

Radishes. You blink once and they are seedlings. You blink twice and they are ready to pluck and eat.

[@lindafreeman1687]

I planted my garlic last fall. Had a few warm days in the winter and they sprouted. No sprouts this spring so I dug down to check on them and they were all squishy and rotten. What did I do wrong?

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

In no particular order, my top 9 are; Garlic, zuch, lettuces, peas, beans, carrots, tomatoes, chives, kale (which we grow for the dog food, not us).

[@elizabethgordaneer6045]

I live in Ontario Canada and I have never had luck growing zucchini . Have no idea why.

[@joeyjojojunior1794]

Those rocks in the background look like eastern San Diego county, East of El cajón

[@AC-vz9cz]

What about Purple Potatos Yum ! Plus very healthy If planted a few times ... Cheers Ralph from West Coast BC Canada :)

[@aimeekitty]

Ps the smile after “the pests will just go over to your neighbors house” lol

[@DanlowMusic]

Affids were crazy last year with the Cabbage I grew. The affid didn't touch any of my other crops. I encouraged every spider to stay around. Lol

[@carolleimbach6407]

Here in 8b, the PNW, spinach and radishes grow easily.

[@melissakarner6707]

True with peppers. It’s been a cold winter spring here in southwest Arizona and my peppers are slow. Am also having aphids on them as well.

[@DebzZi]

Radishes and tomatoes grow like weeds in my temperate climate in Cape Town. I never have to sow tomatoes, they self-seed all year round, only the yield is lower in winter.

[@germanprepper]

Okra and collard greens grow like crazy in the deep South.

[@lynn2035]

Kale has been super easy for me in the desert I barely water it and it’s gotten huge so I cut it down to almost the ground and took some side shoots off put it in a glass of water and now I have at least 10 kale plants and the mother plant is still growing and getting branches

[@jasonnix1423]

Where can get them because I looked at Walmart and I couldn't find them

[@angelaraum1545]

Def peas! We like the sugar snap ones. I only container garden, from the beginning micro toms are easy. Like Tiny Tim. Can grow in less than 5 gal. Basil is easy too. Use in pesto & ice tea esp blue spice basil. Has a vanilla taste.

[@MrRiffyriff]

Have never had luck with cabbage... Those damn moths are everywhere here!

[@sharon1615]

Them cabbages look fab 😍 fab vlog Brian 🥰

[@AlohaGrower]

I live in Hawaii and I have a hard time growing potatoes and chives.

[@kevreilly7]

Until the cuc vine borers and moths show up

[@sarah23195]

Thank you Bryan 👌🏻 I'm learning a lot from you ❤️ Can you make a video of recommending plants for warm desert places please 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@justmytruth5157]

Yes! I'm zone 9b

[@sarah23195]

@@justmytruth5157 where is that?

[@aimeekitty]

Ok ok I guess I’ll try growing garlic….

[@luzamart2]

Cool video. Tomatoes for me are a mid summer/fall harvest after the 95+ temps go away. I’m surprised you didn’t add radish to the list.

[@denisebayer8748]

Another great video!!!!

[@ObiMomKenobi13]

Beans. You will battle beetles and blight the whole entire season.

[@whipsandchains1]

This is only my 2nd year of gardening so I'm still a newbie and I agree with all those! I also did very well with tomatoes and peppers but I live in the perfect climate so I have that on my side.

[@rosedowling3690]

This might be a silly question but if planting garlic ,chives whatever has a strong smell, right around your potted plants does that affect the bees coming to pollinate.. I know silly LOL

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good question actually. Bees don't seem to mind. They find nectar by sight. Whereas alot of pests find the plants they eat by smell.

[@missourigirl4101]

Helpful video Brian. Thank you!

[@Chris-bx4vk]

Earwigs are crushing my cabbage.. all of my plants actually.. I'm in a new house and never had this problem before. Anyone have success radiating these things? They're NOT beneficials as google would tell you..

[@NextLevelGardening]

I have a video on it

[@roygreene2921]

I really enjoy your take on gardening and the information you impart

[@NextLevelGardening]

I appreciate that!

[@Shirleen-y5d]

Hi again Brian, as a zone five gardener, would it be better to plant peas later in the season, like late August into September to get a better crop? I have struggled to grow peas because as a rule, the garden goes in the ground mid june when the last frost date is past. Would planting in May work? The ground is workable but frosts still happen. Does the same rule apply for the sweet pea flowers? We tend to have hot,dry summers from July to the end of August here in eastern Canada. Thankyou! You have very much inspired me to continue my dad's legacy of being a great gardener. It is definitely a place of peace and solace to be out there but I am not doing well with the peas and my carrots were a dud last year. My garden and me are definitely a work in progress.

[@ynotquilt367]

I'm also zone 5. Plant peas now into April. When they are done, you can succession plant beans.

[@Shirleen-y5d]

@@ynotquilt367 have you planted that early?

[@ynotquilt367]

@@Shirleen-y5d I have not due to our yard being a swap until may, but an old local farmer always had his peas in by March 18... However, I'm hoping to get our new garden area ready for peas as soon as we get a weekend that's decent enough 🤞🏼

[@Shirleen-y5d]

I guess it's a matter of trying as soon as I can work the ground. Will be interesting to try.

[@carissalizotte8977]

For potatoes I would also mention the dreaded tomato hornworm!!! A few years ago I planted potatoes in bags and they were doing great! Then one day I noticed disappearing leaves.. within 24 hours a few horn worms had all but killed my potatoes!!! 😓

[@sueseber8846]

Carissa, I always put leaf tobacco in three holes about an inch deep around the base of tomato plants to keep the moth from laying eggs in the soil. It would probably work with potatoes, too.