The best options to grow on your homestead will depend on your goals, where you're located, and how you intend to grow your plants. It's essential to make sure you and your family are likely to enjoy what you grow! The better the experience and the more you utilize your harvests, the more likely you are to come back and do it again. For your first time, choose something easy and best suited to your lifestyle, make it easy for yourself to succeed and build your confidence.
Consider your lifestyle when choosing what to grow. For a busy schedule, some plants are much less picky, and require less attentiveness than others. Additionally, if you're wanting to make money on your homestead, consider your local market. What are the most profitable or in-demand crops where you're located? Explore your nearby farmer's markets, and talk to some grocers or local restaraunt owners, what are they looking for? Fresh salad greens, strawberries (especially out of season), vine-ripe tomatoes, even mushrooms may be good candidates.
