The Best Seeds to Plant in Spring—Even for Beginners

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Much of gardening is a waiting game, and even then, harvests are not always guaranteed. But you can increase your chances of having productive plants by choosing varieties that are quick to mature and easy to grow in your vegetable garden. Learn more

These are my top picks for the best seeds to plant in spring!

Lettuce

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Brassicas

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Spring Radishes

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Chard And Beets

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Legumes

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The Best Seeds to Plant in Spring—Even for Beginners

These are my top picks for the best seeds to plant in spring!

Lettuce

Fast-growing lettuce is a springtime staple, as the leafy greens thrive in cool weather. Varieties include iceberg (the sturdiest and longest-keeping lettuce, but also the blandest), romaine, butterhead, and leaf lettuce.

Brassicas

This broad category of leafy greens (also known as cole crops or cruciferous vegetables) is one of the first crops to go in my garden every spring.

Spring Radishes

Chard And Beets

I put chard and beets in the same heading because while they are different varieties of plants, they come from the same plant family (Beta vulgaris) and share a similar flavor profile.

Legumes

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