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Zucchini started from seed

There hasn't been such a need for home-grown produce in most of our lifetimes.
This year, a worldwide pandemic hit right around seed starting time in my Zone. So, my mind went straight to work figuring out how to put as much food in the ground as I possibly can to feed my family and share with my community. 

So, how do you grow food from the dirt in your backyard? (Or Patio, Outdoor Space, literally anywhere!)
It's super easy: Seeds!
Not all things are easy to start from seed. Some things need a bit of preparation or extra care in order for the seeds to germinate properly. That can be a lot of work and require a lot of advanced thought. So, instead these are the things I would recommend planting from seed directly into the soil this time of year.

1.) Sugar Snap Peas 
These can be very productive in early spring and also help to amend the soil by 'fixing' the nitrogen levels. I ONLY direct plant these into the soil because their roots are so weak. They have a hard time surviving transplant from pot to soil.
2.) Cucumbers
My Husband's Grandmother recommended to me that I try to grow cucumbers my first year because they're very simple to grow. My single cucumber plant probably produced more than a dozen my first year in a fresh garden bed with no soil amendments.
3.) Zucchini/Yellow Squash
Like cucumbers, these can be a very prolific crop in your garden with very little tending to.
4.) Spinach
Spinach can thrive even in the less sunny parts of your yard and can be harvested after just 4 weeks and can produce many times if you cut only what you plant to use.

5.) Kale
 Kale is another easy one to grow beginning in early spring. If you cut the leaves 2" above the soil, you can expect more kale to pop up within a couple of weeks.

Get outdoors and get your hands dirty!

Have fun!
Stay safe, 

*Not all food banks or food resource groups are able to accept perishable items, please check your local organizations before you decide to donate. If you can't donate your goods, consider sharing with friends and family. We all need to help each other out, and I'm sure your people will be beyond grateful for your fresh, organic vegetables.
**This may defer based on your Zone/Region
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