Skip the starter plants here.
For example, root vegetables do not handle transplanting well, making them prime seed-starting candidates.
Carrots
samael334/getty images
Carrots are a common root vegetable that readily grows from seed.
Photo:Tamina 8/Getty Images
Plant carrot seeds in spring for afull harvestthat can last through the fall.
Carrots need 8 to 10 inches of soil depth to thrive, Weiss advises.
Plant carrot seeds every 12 inch or so, he says.
samael334/getty images
you’re free to plant beets in spring or fall in most places.
Basil
CasarsaGuru/Getty Images
Basil plantsare popular to grow since they are beginner-friendly.
These aromatic herbs are easy to grow from seeds.
Tina Terras & Michael Walter/Getty Images
They are handy for home chefs who enjoy cooking with fresh herbs.
These plants spread, so dont overcrowd them.
And, of course, like most herbs, they will thrive in full sun.
CasarsaGuru/Getty Images
Plant basil seeds about 18 inches deep after the last frost.
Leaf lettuces are called cut and come again lettuces, Weiss says.
Sow lettuce seeds about 14 inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
Aitor Diago/Getty Images
Radishes
Ralf Geithe/Getty Images
Radishesare fast-growing vegetables that dont need much space to flourish.
Radishes require very little room and are the quickest vegetable to harvest from seed, Weiss says.
Since they take up minimal space, they are great for interplanting.
Ralf Geithe/Getty Images
They can be planted between rows of lettuce or strategically placed among other vegetable varieties.
All types of peas grow vertically, Weiss explains.
S
ow snap peas about 1 inch deep and 1 to 112 inches apart.
rbkomar/Getty images
