This cityslicker wants to learn. What should I grow? – Reddit Post

I want to be a homesteader but I’m a cityslicker and I don’t know what I’m doing. I’d like to learn what it is that I need to learn. But, I should learn by doing.

I’ve been doing it all in my head for so long without doing anything so today I bought some dirt and little pots. I’d like to grow a plant that has something useful to harvest for something other than looking pretty (but they can still look pretty).

I’d also like them to be something with a rare seed or something that gives you something that I couldn’t easily buy at a store. Perhaps similar, but not the same. It’ll make the reward more rewarding.

What is a good idea to grow?