FAST GROWING GREENS:SEED TO HARVEST IN JUST 2-4 WEEKS!

Tick-Tock…time is running out! For many gardeners, the growing season is getting shorter by the day!
The good news is … you still have time to plant and harvest! Even better news, some of these crops can survive frost , freeze, and even snow.

Plant these fast-growing veggies and you could be bringing in the harvest in as little as 2 weeks!

6 Plants that go from seed to harvest in 30 days or less!

The lightning-Fast Micro-Greens: 10-12 days

Micro-Greens are fast and easy to grow. Just like their name suggests these tasty little seedlings are tiny
yet pack a powerful nutritional punch. Micro- Greens like sunflower shoots, radishes, arugula, and kale
grow super-fast. In as little as 10-12 days you can go from seed to harvest. Micro-Greens can be grown
indoors, saving space in the garden, and providing year-round greens in even the coldest regions.

Radishes : 21-30 Days

Radishes can grow from seed to harvest in about 21 -30 days when planted in rich soil and ideal
temperatures. This cool season crop will thrive in temperatures around 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit but
will continue to grow in even cooler weather. Try succession planting these zesty little garden treasures for a continued harvest all spring or fall .

Spinach: 30 Days

This hearty leafy green will survive in temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach can grow
from seed to harvest in as little as 30 days and can withstand frost and freeze. Spinach tastes sweetest
when grown in cool temperatures as well. Baby spinach is spinach that is harvested early while the
leaves are small and tender. Continue to harvest outer spinach leaves for a continued harvest.

Leafy Lettuces: 30 Days

Plant leafy lettuce from seed and in 30 days or less you can fill your salad bowls with fresh, crisp garden
greens. Many leafy lettuces can be harvested as baby greens as well, making this fast-growing crop a
stable in the garden. Grow leafy lettuces like Iceberg, Red Romaine, and Parris Island for a gorgeous salad bowl mix.

Turnips: 30 Days

Baby turnips can be harvested in approximately 30 days and enjoyed as tiny tender roots . For an even
quicker harvest , the turnip tops can be harvested and eaten fresh or steamed. Mature turnip bulbs are

ready to harvest in about 60 days when harvesting the larger turnip bulbs.

Kale: 30 Days

Kale can be harvested while small and tender in as little as 30 days. Kale is extremely cold hearty and is
tastiest when grown in cool weather. Kale can be grown as a cut and come again crop by simply
harvesting from repeatedly …make sure to leave the inner leaves for new growth. Kale can continue to

grow well into winter in many grow zones.

Bok Choy: 30-45 Days

Boy Choy is a Chinese cabbage that grows best in cool weather. Boy Choy baby leaves can be harvested
early (30 days), or this fast-growing cabbage can be grown to full head in 45-60 days.

Swiss Chard: 30-45 Days

This crop is often grown for its vibrant rainbow-colored stems. Swiss Chard is in the beet family and is
often eaten fresh in salads, as well as steamed. The baby leaves are ready to be harvested from in as
little as 30 days. For a continued harvest , cut baby leaves from outer stems and leave inner stems for
continued growth. Swish Chard is a mildly hearty green that can withstand light frosts.

Even if you are in a time crunch , it isn’t too late to start a fast-growing garden!
Plant these seeds soon and in a few weeks(or even days) you could be harvesting food right in your own backyard!