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There are a great number of vegetables that can grow in most climates and there are those that grow better in some climates than others. It is possible to replicate climate by constructing an environmentally controlled greenhouse.

Some of the best foods to grow includes broccoli. It is easy to grow in a plot of land or a container. The underlying soil should be at least 12 inches deep, which means the container or the tilled soil must be that deep. Broccoli can be started in doors during the cold months, and transplanted outside after the last frost. Broccoli is rich in calcium, magnesium, iron and vitamins A, B6 and C.

Peas are another terrific food product that is easy to grow. Pea sprouts need to be sown 2 inches apart and the soil must be at least 10 inches deep. Peas are climbers as they grow and a pole or piece of lattice must be provided for the peas to climb and flourish. Peas are high in fiber, potassium, magnesium and iron along with vitamins C, B6 and A.

Beans of any kind, including kidney, northern and navy beans, are easy to grow and make a great addition to salads, soups, casseroles and stew’s. Bush beans grow best in containers, but all other beans can be grown in a container or a plot of land. Beans need to be spaced 4 inches apart and the soil should be at least 12 inches deep. Beans grow in pods and they should be left on the vine to dry out before harvesting. When the shells are light brown in color, they are ready to be removed from the vine and shelled. After the beans are shelled, let them sit out for a few days before storing them for later consumption or preserving. Dry beans are high in phosphorous, manganese, fiber and iron.