Tired of spending money on the same grocery staples every week? You can save cash—and trips to the store—by growing some of the easiest foods right at home. Many of these kitchen essentials thrive in pots, window boxes, or garden beds with very little effort.
Whether you have a backyard or just a sunny windowsill, these crops are perfect for beginners. Grow them once, and you may never need to buy them again.
Tomatoes
Cherry and patio tomatoes are easy for even new gardeners to grow in containers or raised beds. With enough sun and water, you’ll have an endless supply during the growing season. The flavor of homegrown tomatoes is hard to beat.
Chives
Chives are hardy, perennial herbs that come back year after year with little effort. Snip the hollow stems as needed, and they’ll keep growing. Their mild onion flavor works in almost any dish.
Lemon Grass
Often used in soups and teas, lemongrass is easy to regrow from stalks bought at the store. Place them in a glass of water until roots appear, then transfer to soil. It’s a tropical herb that loves warmth and sunshine.
Bok Choy
Just like celery, bok choy can be regrown from the base in water. It regrows quickly and can be harvested young for stir-fries or soups. With partial sun and consistent moisture, it's an easy win for home gardeners.
Spring Garlic (Green Garlic)
Instead of waiting months for a garlic bulb, grow spring garlic by planting cloves and harvesting early. You’ll get tender, garlicky greens that work like scallions. It’s quick, delicious, and ideal for impatient gardeners.
Pea Shoots
Peas grow fast, but you don’t need to wait for pods—harvest the tender shoots instead! These are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they regrow after cutting. Great for sandwiches, salads, and stir-fries.
Sweet Potatoes (for green & tubers)
Not only can you grow the tubers, but the leafy greens are also edible and nutritious. Just sprout a sweet potato in water, then plant it in soil once shoots appear. It’s a dual-purpose crop that thrives in warm climates.
Dill
Dill grows fast from seed and doesn’t require much attention. Harvest both the leaves for seasoning and the seeds for pickling. It’s a flavorful herb that thrives in sunny spots and reseeds itself easily.
Mustard Greens
These spicy greens grow quickly from seed and tolerate poor soil. Snip the outer leaves and let the rest continue producing. They thrive in both gardens and containers.
Growing your own food doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Start with these easy crops, and you’ll enjoy fresh, homegrown staples—no grocery trip required.
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