Starting a kitchen garden can seem like a long and daunting process. But the reality is exactly the opposite. The process of planting kitchen garden vegetables and fruits is very simple.
Tomato, lettuce, bottle gourd , chilies, spinach, radish, onion, are some commonly grown vegetables. Some fruits that are also easier for beginners to grow and care for are strawberries, lemons, guava, mango, jamun, etc
Benefits of Kitchen Gardening
Organic and healthy produce
Freshly grown crops provide added health benefits that can’t be seen in any organically grown, mass-produced items. Any kitchen garden plants will bring in a quality that only you can ensure.
Environmental benefits
Who doesn’t love increased oxygen production and cleaner air? With your kitchen garden, it will always be a plus. Additionally, you also reduce your carbon footprint by not needing someone to transport goods from the supplier to your house.
You can also create your own kitchen herb garden and significantly reduce the amount of items you buy from outside market.
Some common easy to grow herbs are
- mint
- basil
- oregano
- sage
- thyme