7 Crops That Practically Grow Themselves (and Feed You Nonstop!)

Best High-Yield Crops to Grow in Your Backyard Garden

Maximize your backyard harvest with fast-growing, high-yield crops that provide food security year-round.

Why Focus on High-Yield Crops?
Not all plants produce equally. Some take months for little reward, while others feed you in weeks. High-yield crops maximize food from limited space.

How to Grow High-Yield Crops

1. Start with Easy, Fast Growers

• Radishes: Ready in 25 days.
• Lettuce: Cut-and-come-again for continuous harvests.
• Green beans: Fast, reliable, and heavy producers.

2. Add Reliable Staples

• Potatoes: Grow in bags or raised beds, yield pounds per plant.
• Zucchini: One plant produces abundantly.
• Tomatoes: Versatile and great for preserving.

3. Plant Perennials for Long-Term

• Berry bushes (blueberries, raspberries).
• Asparagus and rhubarb for yearly returns.

4. Succession Planting

• Stagger planting dates so crops mature continuously.
• Replace harvested crops immediately with new seedlings.

Shopping List

• Packets of fast-growing seeds (radish, lettuce, beans)
• Potato grow bags or raised beds
• Tomato cages or stakes
• Berry bush starters

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