Grow Your First Veggies Easily
New to gardening? This guide walks you through growing beginner-friendly veggies, step by step—from picking seeds to watering and sunlight. It will walk you how to grow three great veggies: peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Simple tips, no jargon, just tasty homegrown food.
Peppers
Peppers are a great vegetable to grow in your garden! Click the arrow to learn how to grow your own peppers!
Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Season: Plant in April or May
Soil: Organic and well-drained soil
Water: Potted peppers need water once a day, while peppers in the ground or a bed should be watered 2-3 times a week
Harvest: Harvest after 65-85 days, when the peppers are firm and fully colored
Tips & Tricks: Plant peppers in a cage for extra support. Don’t plant different types of peppers close together.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are tasty and fun plants to grow. Click the arrow to learn more!
Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Season: It is best to plant tomatoes from January to March.
Soil: Deep fertile loams and sandy loam soils are best, but almost any soil will do.
Water: Water deeply, but not as often. Aim for a couple of times a week.
Harvest: Harvest tomatoes when they are full color and soft to the touch. Store them at room temperature.
Tips & Tricks: Support tomato plants to keep them frome falling over. Planting tomatoes next to basil is a good idea to keep the bugs away.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a fun and easy veggie to grow in your garden. Click the arrow to learn more about growing your own cucumbers!
Sun: Full sun (Six or more hours)
Season: Late spring and summer. Cucumbers like warm weather (above 40 degrees Fahrenheit), so watch the temperatures for a good time to plant them.
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Water: Lots of consistent water
Tips & Tricks: Growing cucumbers beside a trellis is a good idea to keep them healthy.
