If youre dreaming of planting a garden to keep you company in lockdown, you are not alone. Demand is high. Seed companies are backlogged and experiencing shipping delays thanks to people panic-buying seeds because of the coronavirus pandemic. But you still have time to buy seeds for a summer harvest.

If youre new to gardening, dont be intimidated by the process. Texas-based gardener Timothy Hammond of Big City Gardener said his mantra is to just grow it.

I think gardening is more than just what I get back from the garden in terms of food, he said. To me, its just a way for everybody to find their happy place, relax.

Hes right: Planting a small seed and watching it grow can be a much-needed relaxing activity. People who garden have lower stress levels than others, according to a 2010 study in the Journal of Health Psychology.

The main thing to understand is that your climate and sun exposure dictates what to plant now and how long it will take for you to harvest by summer.

The sun is like our boss in gardening, because the sun provides heat and light, said George Ball, chairman and owner of the Burpee Seed Company . If youre in the northern half of the country, youre great. If you were in the southern half of the country, you were great two months ago... But in the southern half, you also have a much longer summer. Im not saying youre late, youre just late for your first crop of whatever you wanted.

Here are some summer vegetable options to get you started quickly:

1. Okra