You could grow this one simple plant at home and you’ll be left with delicious home grown veg that you can use in your meals. Growing your own greens at home is not only therapeutic and promotes mindfulness, it is one of the easiest ways to ensure a fresh supply of nutrient-rich vegetables. 

With 2,400 monthly searches for ‘slow living’, many are keen to embrace a more intentional, mindful, and sustainable way of life. The trend emphasises quality over quantity, connection with nature, and a slower pace. Growing your own vegetables aligns perfectly with this movement, as it promotes self-sufficiency, mindfulness, and sustainability.

Kitchen expert at Wren Kitchens, Debra Hutt, has shared the best greens to grow at home in March and how to nourish them in your kitchen space.

Hutt says: “Growing your own greens at home is simple, sustainable, and rewarding. By integrating small planters into your kitchen space, you can have instant access to fresh ingredients that elevate your culinary creations.”

Hutt says growing lettuce is one of the easiest kitchen staples you can plant at home.

She says by growing lettuce at home, you’ll always have a fresh supply for salads, sandwiches, and wraps - it thrives in containers and requires minimal care.

To grow lettuce, you should first sprinkle seeds lightly and cover with a thin layer of soil.

You should keep six to eight inches between plants to allow for air circulation.

Make sure to start indoors and move seedlings outdoors once they have three to four leaves.

Hutt adds: “For homegrown greens, some of the best lettuce varieties to consider are romaine, butterhead, loose-leaf, and iceberg. 

“These can be grown in pots, garden beds, or even using hydroponic systems, making them adaptable to different spaces. They thrive with partial to full sun, requiring about four to six hours of sunlight daily.”

Whether you have a growing garden, a small balcony, or just a kitchen windowsill, you can produce a variety of greens that enhance your meals, improve your health, and add a touch of nature to your living space.