Personal gardens have never been more popular. Having complete control of your growing environment and all of its contents is priceless. Selecting crops that are easy to grow in your region is the key to success. Every season I dedicate a portion of my food garden to sustainable foods, meaning crops that will not parish rapidly once they’ve been harvested from the garden. This season I plan to grow potatoes, carrots, onions and leeks.
Potatoes are tuber roots that have evolved into a successful food staple for generations. They are easily harvested and can last for weeks. Two successful varieties in my region that I’m planting in early spring are Yukon Gold and Red Gold.
Carrots are great to consume at all stages. They come in a multitude of varieties, shapes and colors. Carrots are easy to grow and can be harvested during most of the season.
When growing onions make sure you select the best variety for your region. For quick results sow seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost then transplant into your garden in early spring.
Leeks are perfect for zone 4. They are closely related to onions but are hardier with a sweeter and delicate flavor. Just sow seeds directly into the soil in early spring. Cheers
