After the vegetable garden has been prepped and planted, waiting for the harvest is the hardest part. But you can cut the waiting time by growing speedy crops. There are many vegetables that are quick to grow, and all can be planted in garden beds or containers.

Ornamental peppers have many months of interest, from the time of flowering, through the fruiting process which includes transitions in the coloration of the peppers as they ripen.  These fruits are diverse in shape and size, with compact plants typically exhibiting heavy fruiting on the ends of dense branching, giving the protruding fruits more visual impact. 

For more information: Contact Diane Blazek at National Garden Bureau by e-mail.

Founded in 1920, the National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate basic instructions for backyard gardeners and those who want to garden, that will inspire them to spend more time outdoors, enjoying all nature has to offer.