Start your salad garden with these 10 essential greens! From crisp lettuce to spicy arugula, grow fresh, flavorful ingredients right in your backyard. Perfect for healthy, homemade salads
lettuce grows quickly and is the backbone of most salad greens mixes.
Lettuce
Spinach
Rich in iron and vitamins, spinach can be grown in both spring and fall, thriving in cooler weather.
Arugula
This peppery green is perfect for adding a spicy note to salads. It grows fast and can often be harvested within a month of planting
Kale
Known for its health benefits, kale can be used in salads, smoothies, and as cooked greens. It’s very hearty and can grow in colder temperatures.
Swiss Chard
With colorful, vibrant leaves, Swiss chard is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. It can be picked young for salads.
Mixed Greens (Mesclun)
A mix of young salad leaves including endive, lettuce, and arugula, mesclun mix grows quickly and can be harvested when the leaves are young.
Radishes
Adding a crunchy, peppery element to salads, radishes are incredibly easy to grow and can be ready to harvest in just a few weeks.
Cucumbers
Perfect for adding a crisp, refreshing touch to any salad, cucumbers grow well on trellises or the ground, needing plenty of sunlight.
Tomatoes
Cherry or grape tomatoes are ideal for salads and can be grown in pots or climbing supports. They need warm weather and full sun.
Herbs
Fresh herbs like basil, mint, cilantro, and chives can elevate the flavors of any salad. They are easy to grow and can even be grown in small spaces or containers.