20 fruits and vegetables that you can grow at home

There’s nothing better than a fresh strawberry eaten immediately after it’s picked from the plant. Strawberries can be grown in multiple ways at home, including in a basket, making them accessible even for people without outdoor space. 

Lettuce is a great vegetable to grow at home. Seeds can be planted in a pot, in a box or the ground, and there are dozens of varieties to choose from. You’ll want to harvest your crop frequently, which is great news if you grow lettuce for daily fresh salads. 

Yes, lemons can be grown at home, even in unexpected climates. Lemon trees can grow in planters inside, so anyone with indoor heating and some water can have fresh citrus. The plants attract quite a few bugs, though, so be aware of what you’re getting into before committing. 

Cucumbers are a great introductory vegetable if you’ve never grown anything at home. There are multiple types of cucumbers, so select one carefully based on how much space you have for growing. 

Tomatoes are among the easiest plants to grow at home, so long as you have the right equipment. Tomatoes grow on vines, so you need either a stake or a cage for the plant to grow around, depending on how many seeds you plant. 

Peppers are great to have in the garden, especially alongside tomatoes. You can pick them all season long for various recipes or harvest them with some tomatoes for a delicious, fresh, homemade salsa. 

Pumpkins are a blast to watch grow at home because even though they grow to sizes you’ve seen in pumpkins before, it’s amazing that it’s actually happening where you live. You’ll need plenty of space to grow pumpkins, but they're lots of fun if you have the land. 

Potatoes are a good option to grow at home simply because there are many ways to use them. When growing produce at home, you’ll find that you yield much more than you need, and it can get tiring eating the same fruits and vegetables over and over. But with potatoes, there are enough options for dishes that it’ll take a while to exhaust them all. 

You’ll find the same is true of onions as potatoes - there’s so much to do with them that it’s hard to get sick of them. Onions are easy to grow, and almost all your neighbors will happily accept your overflow. 

Kale is another easy vegetable to grow at home. It’s not everybody’s favorite leafy green, but there are tons of ways to use it that allow it to shine. And if you have an excess (which you probably will), you can always throw it in a smoothie. 

Broccoli is an easy vegetable to grow at home, and it will naturally introduce you to all the different ways to cook and season broccoli. It has too much potential to waste on steaming or eating it raw. 

Radishes are like broccoli in that they are more versatile than it seems. Radishes can be eaten plain and raw, but they can also be roasted, sliced up, put on sandwiches, used as a garnish on salad, and more. They’re also easy to plant and harvest at home. 

If you plant beans at home, you’ll be glad you did. They’re a great source of protein that can be included in so many recipes, and they are great vegetables to can. Although you’ll end up with lots of them, you can store them in the winter to enjoy all year. 

Blueberries are the ultimate summer vegetable and can be grown at home. You might not get produce the first year you plant a blueberry bush, but with some patience, you’ll be glad you did. 

Peas are another underrated spring and summertime vegetable that can be planted when the soil is still relatively cool. They're lovely in summer soups and pastas and great as a standalone side, so don't count them out of your garden. 

Raspberries can be grown at home, too, and they’re such a wonderful fruit to have on hand. They’re great in desserts, smoothies, and salads. They can be eaten plain or turned into a tasty jam. Having them ready and available to pick at your leisure is a blessing. 

If you love leafy greens, spinach is a perfect vegetable to grow at home. It grows in abundance, and there are endless ways to use it. You can grow spinach in the spring and the fall, and you can freeze any excess to use in the off-seasons. 

Yes, garlic is technically a vegetable. But what’s more important is that it can be grown at home. Aside from salt and pepper, garlic might be used more in home cooking than any other spice, so it’s great to have unfettered access to it. 

Think about the biggest zucchini you’ve ever seen. It almost certainly came from a home garden. You can have giant zucchinis like that any time you want if you grow them at home, too. You can also be that person who gives away gigantic zucchini. 

Blackberries can also be grown at home, and they can be grown at just about anyone’s home because they can grow in boxes. They’re not everyone’s go-to berry, but sweet and versatile. If you grow them at home, they might become your go-to berry.