50+ Plants You Can Grow in Spring

Looking for what to plant in spring without getting overwhelmed?

Start with these 10 reliable winners you can sow right now, then head to the featured video at the end for 40+ more spring plants plus timing tips.

Use your last frost date as the anchor: cool-season crops first, heat lovers after frost.

How to Use This Mini-Guide

• Prioritize cool-season spring plants while nights are still chilly.

• Keep soil evenly moist for steady germination.

• Succession sow (small rows every 10–14 days) for continuous harvests.

Top 10 Spring Plants to Start Now

1) Lettuce (Loose-Leaf)

Fast, forgiving, and perfect for beginners. Direct-sow or start in trays, then harvest baby leaves in 30–40 days.

Grow several types for color and texture. Great in beds or containers.

2) Spinach

Thrives in cool soil and shorter days. Direct-sow early and pick baby leaves quickly.

Protect from warm spells with light shade or fleece to delay bolting.

3) Radish

The quickest confidence boost. Direct-sow little and often; most varieties mature in 25–35 days.

Loosen soil and don’t overwater to avoid pithy roots.

4) Peas (Snow or Snap)

Love cool weather and gentle moisture. Direct-sow and provide simple support (netting or twiggy sticks).

Harvest sweet pods while young for the best flavor.

5) Beetroot (Beets)

Two crops in one: tender roots and tasty greens. Direct-sow into a fine seedbed and thin early.

Harvest small for roasts and salads, or let bulbs size up.

6) Carrot (Early Varieties)

Sow shallowly into fine, stone-free soil. Keep the seedbed consistently damp during germination.

Thin ruthlessly—crowding leads to stunted, forked roots.

7) Broad Beans (Fava)

Cold-tolerant protein powerhouses. Direct-sow early; stake if windy.

Pinch tips when flowers set to discourage aphids and encourage podding.

8) Spring Onions (Scallions) 

Compact and quick. Direct-sow in clumps and harvest as needed.

Perfect for containers and tight beds; steady moisture keeps stems crisp.

9) Kale

Start in trays and transplant in mid-spring. Pick baby leaves in a few weeks, or let plants mature for larger harvests.

Hardy, nutrient-dense, and long-producing.

10) Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Edible petals, pollinator magnet, and cool-tolerant. Direct-sow; it flowers early and often.

Scatter through veg beds for color and beneficial insect traffic.

Quick Timing Snapshot

• Early Spring (around/before last frost): lettuce, spinach, radish, peas, beetroot, carrots, broad beans, spring onions, kale, calendula.

• After Frost (late spring): pivot to heat lovers like basil, beans, zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and sweet corn—you’ll find these (and many more) in the video below.

Keep Your Spring Garden Rolling

Ready to expand beyond the top 10? In the featured video, you’ll find dozens more spring plants—including warm-season staples, cut-flower favorites, and herb essentials—plus extra timing and spacing tips to tailor everything to your climate.

Start with these 10 spring plants for quick wins, then layer in new sowings every two weeks.

Once frost passes, switch to heat-loving crops and keep the successions going.

With steady moisture, a bit of protection on chilly nights, and a simple plan, your spring garden will bridge smoothly into a productive summer.

Enjoy This Video Tutorial

Source: Epic Gardening

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