7 Unusual Garden Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Grow

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp

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Romanesco Broccoli

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Kohlrabi

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Salsify

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Yacon

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Luffa (Sponge Gourd)

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Wasabi Arugula

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7 Unusual Garden Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Grow

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp

A cactus-like plant with vibrant, edible fruit; thrives in well-drained soil and needs minimal water once established.

Romanesco Broccoli

Features fractal, lime-green heads; grows like regular broccoli with cool weather and moderate care.

Kohlrabi

A bulbous, alien-looking veggie with a crisp, apple-like taste; tolerates various soils and matures in 6-8 weeks.

Salsify

A root vegetable with oyster-like flavor; low-maintenance, just needing loose soil and occasional watering.

Yacon

Produces sweet, crunchy tubers; grows like a sunflower with little fuss in sunny spots and average soil.

Luffa (Sponge Gourd)

Yields natural sponges when dried; climbs easily on trellises and loves warmth and water.

Wasabi Arugula

A peppery green with a wasabi kick; fast-growing like regular arugula, thriving in partial shade with moist soil.