Best Crops For Beginning Farmers

It’s time to learn about the best crops for beginning farmers. If you’re just getting started in the field of agriculture, don’t dive headfirst into growing complex and expensive crops like ginger or saffron. Instead, try growing some of these more beginner-friendly crops that require less skill to grow and can still provide a significant return on investment. We’ve organized this list by degree of difficulty (lowest first).

Potatoes

Potato crops are often on the beginner farmer’s short-list for good reasons. Potatoes are easy to grow, store and sell. They also provide a good source of nutrients including fiber and potassium—a nutrient that most people get too little of in their diets.

Garlic

Garlic is a hardy crop that grows well in cool weather. This means you can plant it early and harvest it late, allowing more time for growing other crops. Garlic is also very easy to grow and store, making it perfect for beginners who don’t have a lot of space or experience yet.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a perennial plant that requires little maintenance and thrives in most climates. It’s an ideal crop for beginner farmers because it grows quickly and easily, and the harvest season is short—meaning you’ll get your rewards sooner than later.

Since rhubarb is a perennial plant, you can simply plant it once and forget about it until harvest time next year! The only thing you’ll need to do during those months of waiting is water your rhubarb patch occasionally (once or twice per month).

Rhubarb has earned its reputation as a superfood because of its high levels of vitamin C—one cup provides 136% of an adult’s daily requirement! It also contains calcium, iron and magnesium.

Celery

Celery is a cool season crop that requires no more than a month of warm weather to grow. This makes it an ideal choice for beginning farmers who may not be able to afford the costs of greenhouse or indoor growing facilities, as well as organic farmers who don’t want to use pesticides.

Celery can be harvested in as little as four months from planting, making it one of the fastest-growing crops on this list and one you’ll see a return on investment quickly. It’s also easy to grow: all celery varieties are unique in size, shape and coloration, but they all share the same basic needs when it comes time to plant them.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a perennial crop that can be harvested year-round. It’s easy to grow, and you can even eat the stems. Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K; fiber; folate; and potassium.

Asparagus is also easy to harvest because it doesn’t require much maintenance once established in your backyard garden or farm plot. You just need to plant your asparagus crowns (the roots of the plant) into the soil early enough before freezing temperatures set in so that they have time to establish themselves before winter sets in!

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a great crop for beginning farmers because they’re easy to grow and can generate sizable profits. Tomatoes come in a variety of colors and sizes, so there’s something for everyone. Some tomatoes are suited to warmer climates while others do better in cooler regions with longer growing seasons.

Tomatoes have many uses aside from eating them fresh or turning them into sauce, salsa or ketchup: they can be canned or frozen whole; cut into wedges; diced with onions and peppers (for delicious tartar sauce); sliced up raw into salads; cooked down into delicious gazpacho soup or ratatouille stew; roasted along with other vegetables like peppers, eggplant and mushrooms; pureed into a tasty soup base; roasted over an open flame for several hours until their skins char slightly then peeled off—the list goes on!

Broccoli

Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that can be grown in a greenhouse, container, garden and even in a hoop house or hoop tunnel. It’s also possible to grow broccoli in cold frames or high tunnels.

Squash

Squash is a great choice for beginning farmers, or anyone who wants to try their hand at growing crops.

Squash is easy to grow, harvest and store. They come in many varieties, so you can choose the type of squash you like best. Some common types include acorn squash, butternut squash and spaghetti squash. The fruit is tasty on its own or can be used in recipes such as soups (sweet potato soup with acorn squash) or stir-fries (spaghetti squash with vegetables). Squash varieties are also high in vitamin A and C which makes them a nutritious addition to any diet!

Spinach

Spinach is an easy crop to grow. Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, and it’s easy to grow in a variety of climates, soil types and container sizes.

Spinach is a cool-season vegetable that grows best when temperatures are between 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit (10-24 Celsius). It should be planted in spring or fall for optimum production; however, some varieties will produce throughout summer if given adequate water and shade from the sun. Spinach grows well in most soils but does require good drainage because it cannot tolerate standing water for long periods of time like many other greens such as lettuce do.

If you’re planning on growing spinach indoors rather than outdoors due to space limitations such as lack of yard space then containers may be your best option so that you can control exactly how much light they receive each day.

There are many crops beginners farmers can try that don’t require a lot of expertise.

There are many crops beginners farmers can try that don’t require a lot of expertise. The following five crops are good options, especially for those just starting out:

• Herbs and spices – Herbs and spices are relatively inexpensive to grow, easy to sell, don’t require much storage space and they can be prepared in many ways. Some popular herbs include basil, cilantro and dill (fresh or dried). Popular spices include cinnamon sticks, nutmeg (ground or whole), turmeric (ground) and more!

As you can see, there are many crops that don’t require a lot of expertise for the beginning farmer to grow and maintain. Some crops, like potatoes and garlic, are easier to grow than others, requiring only minimal soil preparation. Other crops, such as squash and tomatoes need more preparation and care in order to be successful. Regardless of what crop you choose to grow, always be sure that you take into consideration your own personal needs before choosing any plant species!