Spring bursts with life in the garden. Gardeners ready with green thumbs plant new life. This text lists over 50 plants that bring cheer to your garden. Each plant shows its traits and the joy it brings.
Lettuce Varieties: Fresh and Tasty
Lettuce stands in the spring garden. Each type grows with its own taste:
- Lunix Lettuce shows rich taste and clear looks.
- Speckles Lettuce wears green leaves with red dots.
- Little Gem Lettuce stays small and fits well in tight rows.
- Sanguine Ameliore grows with a strong taste.
- Lollo Rossa forms curly leaves that add crunch.
- Great Lakes Lettuce thrives in warm air.
These types mix well for a bright, tasty salad.
Root Crops: Growing Below
In bed two, root crops grow hidden below the soil.
Carrots:
- Manpukiji Carrot grows long and sweet.
- Rainbow Blend Carrots bring mixed colors to your plate.
- Cosmic Purple Carrot shows rich taste and deep hue.
- Tonda di Parigi grows round in shallow, soft soil.
Beets:
- Badger Flame Beet and Golden Beet share sweet taste and warm colors.
Radishes:
- Rudolph, Cherry Belle, and Sparkler Radishes grow fast.
- Rat’s Tail Radish grows in a new way.
Peas: Sweet and Climbing
Peas grow on tall sticks, dropping sweet treats.
- Desiree Dwarf and Blauwshokker Peas form purple pods for small plots.
- Butterfly Pea shows beauty and dyes drinks with its juice.
These types add a climbing twist to your garden.
Herbs and Scents: Food Flavors
Herbs fill the garden with smell and taste.
- Pineapple Sage lends a sweet scent to call bees and mix in cool drinks.
- Celery like Tall Utah does well in bag gardens for small spots.
- Mixed Herbs join cilantro, dill, oregano, and sages in neat groups.
Greens and Brassicas: Rich Food
Greens such as spinach and kale show good taste in spring.
- Carmel Spinach and types like Summer Fest and Okame Spinach do well in warm air.
- Kale grows in forms such as Black Magic, Ethiopian Kale, and Red Ursa Kale. Each adds food and a splash of color.
Cabbage: Big and Strong
Near the middle, giant cabbage stands tall. With care, these grow to large sizes, giving the garden a strong look.
Flowers: Fun for Bugs
Flowers fill the garden with light and help feed insects.
- Calendulas, borage, and candy stripe cosmos color the space.
Mixing high and low blooms helps each plant catch the sun.
Final Thoughts
Spring gives many plants to grow. With over 50 types in hand, your garden fills with fun textures and tastes. Each seed brings you one step closer to a garden that talks with nature. Enjoy each day and watch your garden bloom!
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