Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start preparing your vegetable garden. To ensure a quick harvest without waiting for summer, some types of vegetables are particularly suited for sowing in March. In this article, discover 6 fast-growing vegetables that you can sow right now to quickly reap their benefits in your dishes.
Peas
Rich in proteins, fibers and minerals, the pea is an easy vegetable to grow. There are two main types: shelling peas and snap peas. Pea seeds are sown from the beginning of March, directly in the ground. To speed up seed germination, soak them in water for 24 hours before planting.
How to proceed?
Sow your seeds at a depth of about 5 cm and space them at least 10 cm apart. The plants should be supported by a trellis or stakes so that they can climb. The first harvest can usually be done about 60 days after sowing.
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Radish
The radish is undoubtedly one of the easiest and quickest vegetables to grow, making it a real star of express vegetable gardens in March. The radish is a source of vitamins B and C, as well as potassium. Like peas, it can be sowed directly in the ground from the first days of March
Varieties for every taste
The radish comes in several varieties with different flavors: round, elongated, pink, white or even black; there is something for every taste. Spreading the sowing every 2 to 3 weeks will allow you to get a staggered harvest throughout the spring.
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Lettuce
Lettuces are essential vegetables of the kitchen garden, both healthy and refreshing. They constitute an excellent source of vitamins K and A as well as fiber. Some varieties of lettuce, especially cutting lettuces such as lamb’s lettuce, can be sown from March depending on their adaptation to the climate
Sow with caution
Sow your lettuce seeds at a shallow depth, respecting a spacing of about 20 cm between them. Depending on the weather conditions, consider protecting your young shoots during cool nights. The harvest can begin about 45 days later.
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Spinach
The spinach is a highly nutritious leafy vegetable, rich in minerals (iron, magnesium), as well as in vitamins A and C. It also has the advantage of growing rapidly once sown in March. Some fast-growing spinach can even be harvested 30 days after their sowing.
A Tolerant Vegetable
Spinach is quite tolerant to the cool temperatures of spring. Sow your spinach seeds in lines spaced 20 cm apart and ensure regular watering without, however, flooding the plantations. The leaves will be ready to harvest when they reach approximately 8 cm in length.
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Beetroot
Often appreciated for its bright color and its contribution in antioxidants, the beetroot is also an excellent choice for your quick March vegetable garden. It tolerates weather fluctuations quite well and has multiple culinary uses (salads, soups, purees or smoothies).
Sowing and maintenance
Sow your beet seeds directly into the ground, spacing them 5 to 10 cm apart from each other. This distance can later be increased when thinning out the plants. Also, make sure to maintain a well-drained soil rich in humus to promote the development of edible roots.
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Carrot
Finally, the carrot is an ancient and essential vegetable from the garden, easy to grow thanks to its many varieties interesting for early sowing. The carrot is an excellent source of beta-carotene as well as vitamins A, K, and C.
Special attention to the ground
To successfully grow carrots, a light, loose and well-drained soil is essential. Sow your seeds shallowly in rows spaced about 20 cm apart, then thin them out when the leaves reach about 5 cm in height. Depending on the variety, count 60 to 90 days before you can enjoy your first carrots.
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Now that you have your selection of fast-growing vegetables, don’t wait any longer: arm yourself with patience and carefully follow the different steps to prepare a quick vegetable garden in March. Your efforts will soon be rewarded with delicious fresh vegetables on your plate!