There is something magical in seeing the green popping up from a seed that, until a few days before, seemed only a grain of inert dust, and when nature is in a hurry, the result is even more surprising. Plants that grow quickly can give great satisfaction to those who have little patience: they are the perfect allies for those who want to see their garden (also applies to balconies and terraces) transform in a short time, without grueling expectations and complications from a botanical manual.
Whether you have green thumb or not, some plants seem to be born to give one immediate gratification: if you think they need months to see flowers, leaves and perfumes, prepare to change you back. There are some which, within a few weeks, manage to cover the space of an entire flowerbed or to fill a vase with a grace that tastes of spring even when the sky is still gray.
Here are the plants that grow faster than you can imagine!
Zinnia – A color explosion in a few days
Among all, Zinnia is the most theatrical. He appears quickly and does it with style, as if he knew that time is not a luxury. Just sow it in the spring, when the earth has stopped trembling for the cold, and in less than two months you find yourself a flowery bush that seems to have come out of a naive painting. Orange, pink, yellow, red: zinnias do not know chromatic shyness.
The best aspect? They are not pretentious at all. They grow well in full sun, do not need constant care and attract butterflies like a pastry shop attracts greedy. And each flower, among other things, lasts for a long time: it is the type of beauty that is granted without haste, even if it has come of a hurry.
Basil – home scent and fast satisfaction
Who said that only flowers deserve space when talking about rapid growth? We all know the basil: fleshy leaves and that aroma that knows of good sauce and Sundays in summer, for a plant that never disappoints. Sow it when the temperatures start to climb and within 15-20 days you will see the first leaflets sprout.
It is also perfect for those who live in the city, on a balcony or on the cuisine of the kitchen. He loves the sun and regular water. And then … you can use it! What’s better than a homemade pesto with the leaves you saw growing day after day?
Climbing beans – easy, fast and … scenographic
Among all vegetable plants, climbing beans are the most enthusiastic. They grow quickly, they climb everywhere – just support, a stick, a network – and within a few weeks they fill the space with a brilliant green and heart leaves. We are not talking about a shy seedling: the beans point up, and they do it visible an eye.
Seminals at the beginning of spring, watering regularly and keep ready to amaze you. Some, in the right conditions, can grow up to 10 cm per day. Then, when they enter the production phase, they will be able to give you new fruits every day. A generous plant, from every point of view.
Margherite – simplicity that blossoms quickly
Margherita needs no introduction. It is the flower of childhood, of the “m’ama I don’t love me”, of the meadows that make you smile. And its rapid growth is a bonus that often underestimates. Some varieties, such as Bellis Perennis, bloom already a few weeks after sowing, especially if the climate is mild.
It is the ideal plant for those looking for something simple, cheerful and resistant. The daisies are not splash: they hold the sun, they adapt both to the pot and to the earth, and do not make dramas if you forget the water once in a while. In return, they give you flowers almost all year round.
Lobelia – A cascade of blue flowers
Lobelia is like a rain of miniature petals. Its flowers, often blue or lilac, seem to want to cover everything they find: vases, walls, flower beds. The fast growth and the bearing falling make it perfect for the suspended planters or the edges of balconies and terraces.
Although very small in flowers, it has a decisive character: it fills the space with elegance, and within 6-8 weeks from sowing it is already ready to show itself in all its splendor. He needs water, yes, but in return he will be able to transform any corner into a small corner of paradise.
Good sowing!
