Top Five Veggies

I suppose it is only right that I start with a Top Five List of veggies since my gardening hobby is the root of all this.  Now, for formality sake, the pre-post waiver:  The list from 1-5 uses the typical 1 is greatest and 5 is least format.  I do, at any time, reserve the right to change the order of arrangement or remove items as I see fit.  For example, if my blueberries all get eaten by birds, I will certainly have less appreciation for them.  Not really, I love my blueberry bushes!  How do I talk my wife into letting me create an entire hedge of blueberry bushes?  Back to business:

5.)   Corn, Sweet Corn.  I love corn!  Who doesn’t?!  The only reason it is number 5 instead of 1 is because I have raised beds and it takes up a whole lot of room in there.  We had enough corn to feed almost 20 people last July 4th!

4.)   Banana Pepper.  I love the flavor!  Homegrown ones are hotter and more flavorful as well.

3.) Bell Pepper. There is nothing better than going outside to get the freshest peppers to make chili for a football game.  I wish they grew faster though.  They always test my patience.

2.)   Squash (Summer and Zucchini).  These are major producers and easy to grow.  They also have versatility in the kitchen.

1.)   Cucumbers.  These take it all because they are not only major producers, they can be grown up a trellis which saves me space.  Truth be told, the only thing that puts them above squash is the space issue.  They both are heavy producers, grow easily, and have great versatility in the kitchen.

There you have it! These are all great tasting vegetables that are also easy to grow. Tomatoes and potatoes did not make the list because I have less experience with them. It would not be fair to judge them until next year.