Fast-growing vegetables: 10 top picks for quick crops
10. Radishes
Ready to harvest in three to four weeks
Radishes are most gardeners' go-to when it comes to fast-growing vegetables. Taking just a few weeks from seed to harvest, these small, plump, root veggies are perfect for thinly slicing and throwing into salads or stir-fries. You can also serve them whole alongside humous for a crunchy and healthy snack. With their array of colors, from bright pink to purple and white, they are as pretty as they are tasty.
When growing radishes, remember to thin them out as the seedlings appear, to give them enough room. They can be grown in the ground, but also in containers. For the latter, 'use a good potting compost as its loose fibers will allow roots to swell,' recommends John Negus. 'Feed the compost first by forking in some superphosphate and reapply every four to six weeks during the growing season.'
With these fast-growing vegetables, you can enjoy a tasty harvest in a matter of weeks
