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For new gardeners, the beginning of spring can feel slightly daunting.

Whiledreams of a fruitful veggie patchmight motivate you into action, the mere idea of starting is often overwhelming.

How do you decide which vegetables to growand if you could grow themin your zone?

Vegetable garden plants designed and growing in wide rows in raised garden bed

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As it turns out, choosing vegetables to grow this season doesn’t have to be so stressful.

For guidance on building your perfect veggie garden, keep scrolling.

You’ll be tasting ripe tomatoes and sweet squash in no time.

Best Plant Starter Kit Essentials

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Meet the Expert

Donna Letieris a master gardener and the founder and CEO of Gardenuity.

Seeds have very specific planting needs, spacing and depth requirements, and watering times," Letier says.

“A company that can answer these questions or has reviews and product Q&As is important.”

Growing salad plants on home window sill in spring from white paper seed tape, witch has plant seeds inside. For easier growing and better divide. Person hand holding roll.

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For Letier and her family, they look for a wide variety each season.

In the early summer months, I plant lots of basil and cucumbers.

If you miss the spring planting window or struggle to find your green thumb this season, dont panic.

peppers

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Letier says you didnt lose your chance for the year.

Greenhouse with many vegetable seedlings growing in sunny corner

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Woman’s hand using Bamllum Leather Gardening Gloves holding garden plants

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Glass jar with fermented seeds covered with paper towel next to cutting board with tomatoes

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