Potatoes are a good beginner crop because they're easy to sow, quick to grow, and fun to dig out.
Fries anyone? Potatoes are a good beginner crop because they're easy to sow, quick to grow, and fun to dig out. You can start with seeds, but it's easier to opt for "seed potatoes," which are pieces of a potato or whole small ones. Make sure to buy certified seed potatoes at your local nursery or garden center (as opposed to grabbing some at the grocery store) and plant them in a sunny spot about 6 inches deep in loose soil in early spring.