Top Crops for Small Vegetable Gardens
Thinking of moving to apartment or condo Growing a small vegetable garden is like living in a small house: It's not as easy as it looks. One of the keys to success is making good plant choices. Choose compact, productive plants that take up less space yet still provide plenty to harvest. I had to rethink my vegetable garden. No longer could I grow anything that piqued my interest. I had to become much more selective. It took a few years of whittling down my list to come up with the crops I grow every year in my small garden plot. I start with a foundation of tried-and-true favorites: lettuce, basil, and tomatoes. Yet I leave space to try a few new varieties each year. To supplement my harvest, Below are a few of my recommendations, along with those from seed companies that conduct extensive trials to deliver the best varieties. Basil Every gardener plants sweet basil, and for good reason. The tiny aromatic leaves awaken the senses, adding bright flavor to pe
