Amaranth
- Ready in 25–45 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Amaranth is a versatile and hardy flowering plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, with over 60 species commonly recognized. It is…
Vegetables: quick crops
These crops are ready within about 60 days of planting: good for short seasons, succession sowing and impatient gardeners.
26 plants
Vegetables
Arugula
- Ready in 25–40 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Arugula, also known as Eruca sativa, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other popular plants…
Bok Choy
- Ready in 30–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Bok Choy, also known as Pak Choi or Chinese white cabbage, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the brassica family, which includes…
Borage
- Ready in 45–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, it…
Chervil
- Ready in 30–45 days
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is an annual herb belonging to the parsley family (Apiaceae) and is often used in culinary applications…
Chinese Broccoli
- Ready in 45–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Chinese broccoli, also known as "gai lan" or "Chinese kale," is a leafy vegetable from the Brassica oleracea species. Distinguished by its…
Coriander
- Ready in 30–45 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), commonly known as cilantro in its leaf form, is an annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, which…
Dandelion Greens
- Ready in 35–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–10
Dandelion greens, scientifically known as Taraxacum officinale, are the leafy, edible parts of the dandelion plant, which is often…
Fenugreek
- Ready in 25–40 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a versatile annual herb belonging to the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to the…
Garden Cress
- Ready in 14–30 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Garden cress is a fast-growing, edible annual in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown chiefly for its tender shoots and leaves. It…
Komatsuna
- Ready in 25–45 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Komatsuna, also known as Japanese mustard spinach or tender green, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which…
Lambsquarters
- Ready in 30–45 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), also known as goosefoot, is a hardy annual plant belonging to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is…
Mizuna
- Ready in 25–45 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica) is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Originally from East…
Mustard Greens
- Ready in 30–50 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Mustard greens are leafy green vegetables that belong to the Brassica family, which includes cabbage, kale, and broccoli. The scientific…
Pattypan Squash
- Ready in 45–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Pattypan squash, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo, is a distinctive summer squash characterized by its unique, flattened shape…
Purslane
- Ready in 40–60 days
- Full sun
- Low water
Purslane, scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea, is a succulent annual plant native to various regions worldwide, particularly in…
Radish
- Ready in 22–40 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The radish (Raphanus sativus) is a fast-growing, cool-season root vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes…
Spinach
- Ready in 35–50 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and southwestern Asia. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae…
Swiss Chard
- Ready in 50–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) is a leafy green vegetable known for its colorful stems and broad, edible leaves. Belonging to…
Tarragon
- Ready in 30–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Known for its aromatic foliage, tarragon is…
Tatsoi
- Ready in 40–50 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8 –10
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, kale, and…
Turnip
- Ready in 35–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) is a biennial root vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other familiar…
Water Spinach
- Ready in 25–40 days
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 11–12
Water spinach is a fast-growing, leafy vegetable grown for its tender shoots and leaves. Despite its common name, it is not closely…
Watercress
- Ready in 45–60 days
- Part sun
- High water
- Zones 5–9
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutritious aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial herb belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae…
Yellow Squash
- Ready in 45 –60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Yellow squash is a warm-season summer squash grown for its tender, immature fruit. Common types include straightneck and crookneck squash…
Zucchini
- Ready in 45–60 days
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Zucchini, scientifically known as Cucurbita pepo, is a summer squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes…