Gardening is a rewarding hobby for those looking to learn new skills. Starting indoors is a great way to get started and build confidence. But which vegetables are best for beginners?
Herbs offer low-maintenance solutions with rich fragrances and tastes. Basil, chives, thyme, and oregano are all easy to grow on sunny windowsills in shallow planters.
Tomatoes are an icon of home-growing, easy to start from seed or pre-grown plants. They require a bit more space than herbs but yield juicy harvests that can be added to a range of dishes.
Leafy greens are also achievable indoors. Lettuce, kale, and spinach thrive in smaller pots on airy windowsills or balconies with plenty of light.
Mushrooms provide fast-growing crops from spores or kits that often don’t need soil at all. Similarly, microgreens can be grown quickly from seeds in shallow trays filled with compost – great for salads and garnishes!
Finally, peppers put on a dramatic show as they swell up over the weeks with sweet results when ripe; cherry tomatoes often follow suit shortly thereafter! With these five veggies giving good returns with minimal effort, novice gardeners have the perfect starting point.