01:00Spinach supplies calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, folate, and fiber.
01:07Seed saving is trickier, so store purchased packets.
01:11Carrots.
01:11Carrots are rich in vitamin A, biotin, vitamin K, and fiber, supporting vision, metabolism, bone health, and digestion.
01:21Though they need two growing seasons to produce seeds, their nutritional value makes them worth the wait.
01:27Beets.
01:28Like carrots, beets produce seeds in their second season, but are highly nutritious, rich in betelains with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, plus folate, manganese, copper, and fiber.
01:41Radishes.
01:42Radishes are rich in antioxidants like catechin, pyrogolol, and vanillic acid, plus compounds such as glucosinolates, isothiocyanates, and coenzyme Q10, which support blood sugar control and may help prevent diabetes.
01:58Zucchini.
01:59Zucchini earn their spot for their size and productivity.
02:02One plant yields plenty.
02:05Though large squash becomes seedy and watery, overripe ones make excellent feed for chickens if grain runs low.
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