Radishes are one of the fastest crops you can grow—it takes the vegetable about six weeks to grow from seed to harvest. On Martha's farm in New York, April is the standard month to plant radishes, as they can handle cold but not heavy frost.
Carrots (Daucus carota)
These easy-to-grow veggies are known for being compact and working well in a garden or in a container. You'll start to see germination in just 10 to 21 days.
Okra seeds germinate in 3-4 days time and an Okra plant has a lifespan of 6 months. The height of this plant can reach up to 2 meters. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you have adequate space prior to planting Okra. It is a nutritious food with many health benefits.
Timeline: Carrots can be planted as soon as the soil reaches 40°F, around mid-April, though they will germinate more quickly in warm soil (Figure 2). Days to Harvest: 55-80 days, depending on variety. Sowing: Sow carrot seed directly into the soil.
How fast do sunflowers grow? Sunflowers grow quickly. Many can achieve up to 12 feet of growth in only 3 months. With the proper growing conditions, sunflowers should reach maturity in 70 to 100 days after planting.
1: Artichoke
Due to similar climate conditions, artichokes work well as perennials in northern California, but may be difficult to grow as perennials in other areas of the nation. Since artichokes like moderate conditions, grow them as annuals in cold winter and hot summer areas.
Cucumbers are ready for harvest 50 to 70 days from planting, depending on the variety. Depending on their use, harvest on the basis of size. Cucumbers taste best when harvested in the immature stage (Figure 2). Cucumbers should not be allowed to reach the yellowish stage as they become bitter with size.
How Long Do Potatoes Grow Before Harvesting? Most potato varieties need about 90 to 120 days to reach maturity and be ready for harvest, though some, like Yukon gold, can be ready in as few as 75 days. Other varieties, like the russet potato that gives us our beloved baked potatoes, can take up to 135 days.
Harvesting. Green beans should be ready for harvest 45 to 60 days after planting, depending on the variety. Harvest beans while they are still immature and not fully developed. This will produce a bean that is tastier and tenderer.
Radish. Radishes are one of the fastest crops you can grow—it takes the vegetable about six weeks to grow from seed to harvest. On Martha's farm in New York, April is the standard month to plant radishes, as they can handle cold but not heavy frost. You can plant them in any zone, and they mature very quickly.
The quickest fruits to grow are strawberries, blackberries and autumn-fruiting raspberries. These plants should all produce a crop of berries in the first year after planting.
Tomatoes. One of the most popular crops in America, tomatoes—specifically cherry tomatoes—are incredibly high yield. "Lots of bang for the buck here," says Renee Pottle, creator of Seed to Pantry. "One cherry tomato plant will produce plenty of tomatoes for a summer full of salads.
Radish. Radishes are probably the fastest growing vegetable in your garden, being ready to pick in as little as 30 days from planting the seeds. Their peppery flavor is a hit on the vegetable tray or added to a fresh lettuce salad.
Watermelons take 80 to 100 days to mature depending on the variety. It can be difficult to know when your watermelon is ready to harvest. Look for the bottom of the melon to be cream-colored or bright yellow; a white or pale green spot means the melon is not yet ripe.
Depending on the variety—early-, mid-, or late-season—and local weather conditions, Tomatoes take 50 to more than 80 days to grow from seedling to harvest.
It won't come as a surprise to many, and particularly those who have grown it, bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world.
Lettuces grow fastest in warm weather, with loose-leaf varieties ready to pick in as little as four to six weeks. Hearting lettuces take longer, around 10 to 14 weeks, depending on the variety and time of year. Harvest in the morning if possible, when the leaves are fresh and juicy.
As a beautiful, vigorous native crop, sunflowers help pollinators, beneficial insects, song birds, and other wildlife, and improve soil with a deep taproot. It's a great rotation crop and has the potential to add income for specialty markets (see more on that below).