For many people, it's a frustrating wait to see the plants of their garden grow. Today, most homeowners are impatient and they want the plants in the garden to grow as soon as possible. This long wait is set to get shorter with the number of fast-growing seeds being available in the market. If you plant these seeds, there are a few things you have to keep in mind like, the climatic conditions, time of the year, etc. Here we give you a list of fast-growing plant seeds, be it flowers, trees, grass or vegetables, which you can use to give your garden an ecstatic look.
Fast-growing Flower Seeds
Flowers can give your garden a sweet fragrance and make it look pleasing to the eyes. But some flowers can take a long time to grow and can be baffling. Here is a list of some common flowers which grow fast.
Calendula
Also called pot marigolds, calendula flowers are deep orange to light yellow in color. They start blooming during early summer and blooms till the time frost arrives. These plants are low, compact, self-seeding and about 20 inches tall. Once planted, it takes about 5 days to about 15 days for the seeds to germinate. As it's a cool season plant, it can be planted indoors to start with about 7 weeks before the last frost after which you can plant it outdoors. While planting calendula make sure that the plant receives ample sunshine.
California Poppy
This variety of fast-growing plant seeds, which produces flowers, was first discovered by Dr. Johann Friedrich Eschscholtz on the Pacific coast. California poppies displays lively colors and are long-lasting. They are self seeding plants and can grow to about 12 to 16 inches in length. They grow well in full sunshine and can tolerate poor soil conditions. It is preferred to directly seed them, as disturbing the root system may harm the plant. Early spring is the best time to sow them as the soil still remains cool. Once sowed, the seeds usually germinate within the next 10 to 15 days.
Snapdragon
The snapdragon flower ranges from vibrant oranges and reds to pale pastels in color and are one of the most popular flowers for fragrance and cuttings. Ingenuous to Mediterranean and southern Europe, the plants grow to about one to three feet in length and are self seeding annual plants. These flowers flourish in cool climates of the latter half of spring and grow best in well-drained soil. If the temperatures are high for longer periods of time, these plants would not flourish. These plants may grow from seeds or cuttings. If you plant them from seeds, you should first plant them indoors about eight weeks before the end of frost and you would see the seeds germinating in the next 10 to 20 days.
Morning Glory
The morning glory flower is known for its bright colors, like purple, red, pink and blue. It's a vine plant and is commonly found around old fences. If proper support is provided, they grow to around 15 feet in length and are self seeing annual plants. You should choose a site where there is ample sunshine along with moist soil. The seeds of these plants germinate within 5 to 21 days, but they should be soaked in warm water for getting the best results.
Fast-growing Tree Seeds
Trees take a lot of time to grow. But there are some fast growing trees some of which are mentioned below:
Weeping Willow
The seeds of weeping willow tree are one of the fastest growing seeds. If provided with the ideal climatic conditions, the seeds can germinate within 10 to 15 days and grows by as much as 8 to 10 feet every year. The branches are slender and narrow, and the leaves becomes rich golden in color during autumn. The thick bark of this tree makes it pleasing to the eye especially during winter months when the leaves are no more. The tree thrives in dry as well as moist locations and mostly grow along river banks.
Silver Maple
The seeds of silver maple -- one of the fastest growing trees -- may take anywhere between 15 days to 2 months to germinate depending on the climatic conditions. If provided with the ideal climatic conditions, it can grow up to three feet each year. Silver maple gets its name from its foliage which has a silvery bottom, and it turns orange-red or golden-yellow in fall.
Eucalyptus
Eucalypts is one of those varieties of trees which if left to grow on their own would grow to more than 50 feet in height. However, they can respond to different environmental conditions and have the capacity to grow in any soil. At an average, it generally takes about two weeks for the seeds to germinate, but that depends on the surrounding temperature. Some may take more time to germinate while others may take less.
Fast-growing Grass Seeds
If you want to increase the appeal of your lawn and want that fast, you can choose from a variety of fast-growing grass seeds. Some of the most common fast-growing grass varieties are Perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and bermuda grass. Let's take a look at each of them.
Perennial Ryegrass
This variety of grass is fine textured and deep green in color. They can grow as fast as within a week or two if the ideal climatic conditions are provided. It grows well in cool climes but does not grow well in extreme cold or hot climatic conditions.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Growing well in cool climate, Kentucky bluegrass is bluish-green in color and it takes about 10 to 22 days to germinate. The ideal temperature for Kentucky bluegrass is about 60 F.
Tall Fescue
Requiring very little maintenance, shady places are the best areas for growing tall fescues. Usually this variety of grass grows within two weeks and can tolerate drought.
Bermuda Grass
Bermuda grass, one of the most common fast-growing grass seeds, can grow in any climatic conditions, whether warm or cold. Usually grown in warm climatic conditions, this variety grows within 21 days and extensively used in golf courses, sports fields, pastures, coastal areas and lawns today.
Fast-growing Vegetable Seeds
If you want to grow some vegetables and have them fast, here is a list of some of the most common vegetable seeds which can grow fast.
Edible Amaranth
One of the most common vegetables, the edible amaranth grows so fast, if given the required surroundings (especially warm conditions), that it can be harvested within a month. The seeds are small and ideally, the temperature should be more than 20C. The young leaves and stems are edible and can be cooked similar to spinach. Due to its tender leaves and soft texture you can also use it in soups and stir fry dishes.
Grand Duke
The seeds of grand duke are high-yielding and it is a hybrid of white kohlrabi. They mature around 50 days after being transplanted. They can be grated, sliced or peeled and cooked like turnips. You may place the seeds in the outdoor garden when the outside temperature is still cold. Within the next 5 to 7 days the seeds would begin sprouting.
Mino Early
A favorite vegetable of most people, mino early commonly called Japanese Daikon radish is mostly planted in the summer months and they take about 40 days after sowing to mature. Pure white in color, the root tapers and is about 18 to 24 inches long.
Fast-growing Seeds for Science Project
For students of botany, science projects where plants are used to provide some valuable experience are a common phenomena. For such projects, the two important things to consider are the choice of seeds and the amount of money you would have to spend. Some of the most common seeds that are used in gardening which you can opt to use include alfalfa, broccoli and sunflower. These seeds can be used to exemplify the effects of sunlight and water on germination. They sprout quickly and can be observed by placing them on a piece of moist paper towel so that you can get an idea of the parts of the budding plant.
Thus, in today's fast-paced world where everyone wants fast results, fast-growing seeds have become popular. So, plant any of these fast-growing seeds and spice up your garden.
