You can also buy vegetables that are already growing if you don't want to buy seeds. When choosing them, inspect the leaves to ensure you don't purchase any that are already discolored or wilted.

Pests pose the greatest danger to farmers and gardeners. Other insects, such as birds, ladybugs, praying mantis, and toads, can be used for this. Another option is to utilize horticultural oils, which degrade quickly and have low toxicity for humans and pets.