You know that home-grown vegetables taste great. You also like the fact that with a home garden, you can save money and avoid harmful pesticides. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the satisfaction that comes with growing your own food.

But what if you’ve never had much of a green thumb? If you lack gardening experience, starting your own vegetable garden can seem pretty overwhelming. Here’s the good news – many vegetables are surprisingly easy to grow.

Before you begin your garden plan, be sure to check USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find out when it is best to plant vegetables in your area. The map divides North America into 11 growing zones that are based on climate. Then check the hardiness zone on your plant container or seed packet to make the best purchasing and planting decisions.

Now, here is our list of ten vegetables that even brand-new gardeners can’t mess up.

1. Lettuce

A garden staple for many, leaf lettuce requires little care and is ready to harvest quickly. Many varieties exist to choose from, and all grow well in containers or the ground. Plant seeds every couple of weeks when temperatures are cooler for a continuous harvest.

2. Cucumbers

Cucumbers prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They grow quickly, so check your vines daily. To remove fruit, cut the stem above the fruit with a knife or clippers. Pulling them off may damage the vine.

Look for patio cucumbers that grow well in pots and containers. Water your garden cucumbers with a soaker hose or drip irrigation system to prevent common leaf diseases caused by excess moisture.

3. Tomatoes

These plants can go in every salad combination and they are definitely on our cost-effective plants. Tomatoes are very easy to grow and in order to get a juicy fruit, you must provide a sunny place in your garden and the best thing is that they don’t need large space or any special climatic conditions. In order to keep them fresh, after picking, store them in a room temperature and you will always have fresh tomatoes.

4. Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard is extremely popular because of its great nutritional value and the positive effect which it has on the body. This delicious plant can adapt to every possible climatic conditions and the best thing is that it is easily transplanted wherever you want.

5. Bell Peppers

Before you consider planting bell peppers in your garden, please bear in mind that they need to be planted in small pots before they can grow in your garden. You can always expect new growth as soon as you pick the peppers when they reach full size. You will always have a storage of bell peppers and the investment in the plant will pay itself off.

6. Zucchini

This incredibly delicious plant is easy to grow, cheap to purchase and extremely productive. Many people decide to plan zucchini because of its productivity, the only thing you need to bear in mind is that zucchini requires 2 inches of water a week, in case you don’t have a rainy period.

7. Green Beans

Greens beans are fun to grow, especially since there are hundreds of varieties you can choose from. While bush beans require less space, vine beans are actually easier to grow, but both grow well directly from seed. Make sure to provide your bean plants with plenty of sunlight and well drained soil.

8. Carrots

Carrots are famous for its numerous health benefits as well as its unique taste. This root veggie is pest free and you can easily grow it at home. They just require a sandy soil and little attention. The growth and planting of this veggie is zero in comparison to the benefits you will get from it and for a very low cost.