Best Vegetables to Grow in Early Spring
Many gardeners don’t bother with growing vegetables during early spring due to lingering winter weather conditions and cold temperatures. However, there are a variety of vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. The first category of vegetables that can be planted in early spring are cold hardy vegetables in the Brassica family that are descended from the wild cabbage.
These cold hardy crops can be planted after the snow has melted during mid-February. Kale, collards, peas, onions, and radishes can be directly planted outside your garden. Cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are best started indoors 4 – 6 weeks earlier before planting them outside. Other vegetables can be planted 2 – 3 weeks later in early March, including beets, carrots, potatoes, and parsnips.
