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One of the ways to create a sustainable lifestyle is to grow your own vegetables in your garden. This is a good alternative if you are planning to create a new gardening hobby and save money in the long run.

There are various vegetables to choose from if you want to start growing your own crops from your yard. It would be good if your meals will come from farm to table, locally grown or produced ingredients, as the nutrients from the vegetable only last for a few hours. To head start, better know what vegetables you can grow from your own home. Here are some recommendations to get you started.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a good healthy vegetable for your home garden as it is a nutrient packed food yet it has low calories. It contains essential vitamins and minerals like folate, vitamin: A, C and K.

It is also a good source of antioxidants, dietary fibers, folate, and potassium. This in return can help with your digestive tract, pregnancy, and blood pressure. In addition to this, asparagus is also delicious and it is easy to add to your meals. 

There are certain conditions in order for Asparagus to grow, use this guide on Gardener’s Path and know the step-by-step process of growing it. 

Salad Leaves

Growing your own vegetables will encourage you to eat healthier. A lot of people are lacking the nutrients they need in their current diet. Having available vegetables such as salad leaves in your own home will make you get used to eating greens.

To grow salad leaves,you only need a small space and a container with small holes. It is easy to grow salad leaves in your own home and it will only take minimal effort.

There is a “cut-and-come-again salad greens” concept. The salad greens grown in this method can be harvested multiple times. You just need the right equipment and know the right steps in taking care of it. 

Potatoes

Potatoes are popular because they are delicious and filling. They are great for snacks and meals. Potatoes are versatile and can be fried, mashed, boiled, baked, and hashed. It is also a good source of energy fuel.

This staple vegetable is a good addition to your home garden. It is the favorite of both adults and kids. You do not need to go to the groceries or market just to keep buying potatoes if you grow this in your garden. To grow potatoes, you need a spot where there is a full sun. It would also take a lot of watering. You can plant it in your yard or in your container.

Tomato

Tomatoes are also good to grow in your home garden. It is easy to grow and it is versatile. It is used for salads, pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, salsa, and sauces. 

Aside from having various ways of preparing this vegetable: it is also a nutrient-dense superfood. It can prevent cancer, lower blood pressure, protect muscles, support heart health, and support pregnant women.

Carrots

Carrots are the perfect health food. It is full of nutrients and aids well when it comes to weight loss. It is a good source of beta carotene which helps in keeping your eyes healthy. Carrots also have fiber and antioxidants that keep away cancer-causing free radicals.

It can be mixed with your salads, soups, stews, and noodles. Aside from that, it is also a good snack alternative as it is crunchy and tasty, a great replacement for junk food like chips. Carrots are easily grown with the right condition and soil. You can also harvest the carrots whether it is already big or small. However, the smaller the carrot, the better its taste..

Radish

Radishes are a good addition to your home garden. It is delicious and crunchy. It is not a favorite vegetable but it is full of health benefits. 

It can take care of your heart health and lower blood pressure. It also prevents obesity and gastrointestinal problems. 

To use radishes, it can be baked, grilled, and pickled. It can also be used for salads, sandwiches, tacos and indian bread, healthy snacks, and yoghurt. To plant radish, it needs to be placed in a sunny spot. However, even if it loves the sunshine, it is not a fan of the heat. It is one of the easiest and fastest plants to grow. 

Takeaway

Being sustainable is something that we should achieve. Not only are we making our own food more accessible, we are also helping the environment by growing our own home garden and we are not supporting companies that contribute to pollution.

In addition to these benefits, having your own garden will help your vegetables stay fresh once you turn it into your food. Vegetables only stay fresh once they are harvested in an average of 24 hours. So what are you waiting for? Start your home garden and try growing your own produce.