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Another easy food product to grow, but one that is an acquired taste for a lot of people, is Brussels sprouts. If Brussels sprouts are over cooked they take on an almost bitter taste, but when prepared correctly they ate tender, sweet and delicious. The sprouts grown on stalks, much like beans, but the stalks are substantial and they are able to support the growth without any support. Soil for the sprouts should be at least 16 inches deep and the plants should be spaced at least 12 inches apart. If grown in containers they should be grown one plant to a container. Brussels sprouts provide vitamins C, B6 and A, as well as riboflavin, potassium, magnesium and fiber.

Most people get into gardening and grow food for the express purpose of growing tomatoes. A nice, ripe tomato is an asset to a salad, sauce, soup and even a sandwich. The depth of soil for tomatoes depends on the type of tomato being grown. Cherry, dwarf or patio tomatoes require soil at least 8 inches deep while all other types require at least 12 inches of soil. Tomatoes grown in a container should have at least 18 of soil. Tomato plants can be started indoors during the cold weather months and transplanted out of doors after the first of June. Plants should be spaced at least 12 inches apart.