If you love to garden, you are probably itching to get out there and start planting. Well, the good news is that you can; there are many plants and vegetables that can be planted right now. Today, we are going to focus on crops you can start planting right now, as well as in the coming months.

 

What Are You Growing?

The right time to start planting all depends on what you want to grow. Yes, there are foods you can go out and plant today, but if they aren’t the foods you and your family like, you won’t want to spend your time, energy, and money on the task. Check out the month-to-month list of crops to plant from now until April.

Plant in February

If you really want to get started, there are a few veggies you can start planting right now, as well as herbs. If you think it is still too cold to plant the herbs outside, start with them inside in your windowsills. Just make sure your children and pets cannot get to them.

• Broccoli
• Herbs
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Peppers

Plant in March

By March, the weather should be turning warmer, making it easier on both you and the plants to get started. Below are some great options for planting in March as these items thrive in the in-between temperatures that March tends to bring.

• Beets
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Spinach

 Plant in April

April showers bring May flowers. In this case, April showers are excellent for getting the following items to grow nice and hearty.

• Beans
• Melons
• Summer Squash

So if you are starting to feel an itch in that green thumb of yours, look into these foods for planting