10 Easiest Vegetables for First-Time Gardeners

Your first vegetable garden should be fun, and the easiest way to make sure of that is to grow things that want to succeed.

Before you plant: three things that matter most

Even the easiest vegetables need a few basics.

1. Radishes

Radishes are the fastest reward in the vegetable garden.

2. Leaf lettuce

Loose-leaf lettuce is far easier than the tight heads sold in stores.

3. Bush beans

Bush beans are close to foolproof once the soil is warm.

4. Zucchini

Zucchini is famous for being too productive.

5. Cherry tomatoes

Full-size tomatoes can be temperamental, but cherry tomatoes are among the most reliable crops for beginners.