Which Underrated Vegetable Should You Try Growing This Year? Our Quiz Has the Answer
Step aside, carrots and cucumber; it's time for something different...
Look, we get it; the more unusual (or underrated!) vegetables have a bit of an unfair reputation. They’re often seen as fussy, high-maintenance, or strictly for expert gardeners with endless time and space.
In reality, though, many of them are surprisingly adaptable. Some, too, are actually even easier to grow and more low-maintenance than the supermarket staples we default to year after year. The trick is choosing the right one for you.
Yes, the amount of space you have, how much time you can realistically give, your confidence level, your USDA planting zone, and even your taste preferences all play a part. After all, a vegetable that thrives for one gardener might be a frustrating flop for another.
That’s where this quiz comes in. Answer the questions below as honestly as you can (there are no right or wrong answers, promise!) and we’ll match you with an underrated vegetable that suits your gardening style, space, and appetite for adventure.
So, how did you get on? If you whizzed through this (and loved it), then you might like to find out your houseplant soulmate test or figure out which flower seed is right for you this spring – and have a bash at our extra special hydrangea personality quiz, too.
Have fun, and be sure to look out for more quizzes and puzzles coming very soon...
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Kayleigh is an enthusiastic (sometimes too enthusiastic!) gardener and has worked in media for over a decade. She previously served as digital editor at Stylist magazine, and has written extensively for Ideal Home, Woman & Home, Homes & Gardens, and a handful of other titles. Kayleigh is passionate about wildlife-friendly gardening, and recently cancelled her weekend plans to build a mini pond when her toddler found a frog living in their water barrel. As such, her garden – designed around the stunning magnolia tree at its centre – is filled to the brim with pollinator-friendly blooms, homemade bird feeders, and old logs for insects to nest in.