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241 plants
Acorn SquashVegetables

Acorn Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost

A compact ribbed winter squash with sweet yellow-orange flesh, sized convenie...

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African MarigoldFlowers

African Marigold

Tagetes erecta
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: After frost
Harvest: Varies

A tall marigold with large golden pompom flowers that brings bold color to ve...

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Alpine StrawberryFruits

Alpine Strawberry

Fragaria vesca
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer through fall

A compact woodland strawberry producing small intensely aromatic berries over...

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American ElderberryFruits

American Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug-Sep

A vigorous berry shrub valued by wildlife and gardeners. American elderberry ...

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American GroundnutVegetables

American Groundnut

Apios americana
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: 3–5 weeks before transplant when useful
Harvest: Summer through early fall

A native perennial climbing vine with edible underground tubers and distincti...

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American Highbush CranberryFruits

American Highbush Cranberry

Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate; regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer to fall depending on species

A cold-hardy native viburnum with clusters of tart red fruit useful for prese...

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American PlumFruits

American Plum

Prunus americana
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate; regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer to fall depending on species

A hardy native small tree or thicket-forming shrub with fragrant spring flowe...

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Anise HyssopHerbs

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A cold-hardy native herb and pollinator favorite with fragrant anise-mint lea...

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AppleFruits

Apple

Malus domestica
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8+ hrs)
Deep, regular while establishing
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Aug-Oct

A long-lived cold-climate fruit tree with thousands of cultivars. Choose cult...

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ApricotFruits

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca
Advanced
Full Sun
Moderate, consistent
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul-Aug

An early-blooming stone fruit that can grow in cold regions but may lose blos...

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Armenian CucumberVegetables

Armenian Cucumber

Cucumis melo var. flexuosus
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Late summer–early fall

A warm-season Cucumis melo vine commonly called Armenian cucumber or snake me...

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ArtichokeVegetables

Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Advanced
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: Jan–Feb
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Architectural thistle grown for tender unopened flower buds; often treated as...

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ArugulaVegetables

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and late summer
Harvest: Spring and fall

A rapid leafy green with distinctive peppery flavor, best grown in cool weath...

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Asian PearFruits

Asian Pear

Pyrus pyrifolia
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug–Sep

Crisp, juicy pear tree with round fruit that stores well. Choose a cultivar h...

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AsparagusVegetables

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring–early summer

A long-lived perennial vegetable producing tender spring spears once crowns a...

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AsterFlowers

Aster

Symphyotrichum spp.
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Late-season perennial daisy that provides crucial nectar when many summer flo...

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Baby Bear PumpkinVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Baby Bear Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

Baby Bear Pumpkin is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full sun, rich s...

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Bachelor ButtonFlowers

Bachelor Button

Centaurea cyanus
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Early spring
Harvest: Varies

A cool-tolerant annual with blue, pink, white or purple flowers that attracts...

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BasilHerbs

Basil

Ocimum basilicum
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

The perfect companion to tomatoes in the garden and on the plate. Aromatic, e...

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Bee BalmFlowers

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies

A hardy aromatic perennial with shaggy summer flowers that draw bees, butterf...

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BeetVegetables

Beet

Beta vulgaris
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular, moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Nov

A dual-purpose crop offering sweet, earthy roots and nutritious greens. Beets...

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Black Chokeberry (Aronia)Fruits

Black Chokeberry (Aronia)

Aronia melanocarpa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate; regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer to fall depending on species

An exceptionally hardy native shrub with white spring flowers, dark antioxida...

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Black CurrantFruits

Black Currant

Ribes nigrum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer through fall depending on type

A cold-hardy shrub with intensely aromatic dark berries valued for jam, syrup...

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Black RaspberryFruits

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

Cold-hardy bramble producing intensely flavored dark berries on second-year c...

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Black-Eyed SusanFlowers

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia spp.
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Late winter
Harvest: Varies

A durable yellow-flowered Rudbeckia that feeds pollinators in bloom and birds...

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BlackberryFruits

Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Thornless modern varieties make blackberry growing a joy. These vigorous bram...

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Blue Hubbard SquashVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Blue Hubbard Squash

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost when fully mature

A large blue-gray winter squash with dense sweet flesh and excellent storage ...

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BlueberryFruits

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum
Intermediate
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Consistent moisture; do not waterlog
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

Long-lived berry shrub prized for sweet fruit, spring flowers, and brilliant ...

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Bok Choy (Pak Choi)Vegetables

Bok Choy (Pak Choi)

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and late summer
Harvest: Spring and fall

A fast cool-season Asian green with crisp juicy stems and tender leaves, exce...

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BorageFlowers

Borage

Borago officinalis
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies

An easy self-sowing annual with starry blue flowers that are highly attractiv...

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BoysenberryFruits

Boysenberry

Rubus ursinus × R. idaeus
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer to early fall

A vigorous trailing bramble producing large, juicy, deep-purple berries with ...

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BroccoliVegetables

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica
Intermediate
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jun–Jul, Sep–Nov

A cool-season powerhouse packed with vitamins. Rewards attentive gardeners wi...

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Broccoli Raab (Rapini)Vegetables

Broccoli Raab (Rapini)

Brassica rapa var. ruvo
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: As appropriate 3–6 weeks before planting
Harvest: From late spring through fall depending on crop

A fast cool-season green harvested for tender leaves, stems and small broccol...

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BroccoliniVegetables

Broccolini

Brassica oleracea × Brassica rapa
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Late winter for spring or midsummer for fall
Harvest: Late spring–early summer or fall

A tender-stem brassica producing small florets on long edible stems, with rep...

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Brussels SproutsVegetables

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Intermediate
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: May–Jun
Harvest: Oct–Jan

Tiny cabbages on a stalk! Brussels sprouts are one of the most magical vegeta...

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Buttercup SquashVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Buttercup Squash

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost when fully mature

A compact dark-green winter squash with rich dry sweet flesh, recognizable by...

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Butternut SquashVegetables

Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Nov

Sweet, nutty, and incredibly versatile. Butternut squash stores for months an...

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CabbageVegetables

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Intermediate
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Feb–Mar, Jul
Harvest: Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov

A cornerstone of the kitchen garden for centuries. Cabbage is incredibly vers...

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CalendulaHerbs

Calendula

Calendula officinalis
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring after crop-appropriate conditions
Harvest: Summer through fall

A cool-tolerant flower with bright edible petals that brings long color and p...

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Canary MelonFruits

Canary Melon

Cucumis melo var. inodorus
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Late summer–early fall

A smooth bright-yellow melon with pale sweet flesh and good keeping quality w...

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CantaloupeFruits

Cantaloupe

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Aug–Sep

Sweet, aromatic, and sun-warmed from your own garden — nothing compares to a ...

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Carnival SquashVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Carnival Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

Carnival Squash is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full sun, rich soi...

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Carolina Reaper PepperVegetables

Carolina Reaper Pepper

Capsicum chinense
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 8–12 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer–frost

Carolina Reaper Pepper is a warm-season pepper cultivar that performs best wi...

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CarrotVegetables

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Intermediate
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular, even
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Jun–Nov

Sweet, crunchy, and packed with nutrients. Carrots come in orange, purple, ye...

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CatnipHerbs

Catnip

Nepeta cataria
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Hardy mint-family perennial with aromatic foliage, pollinator-friendly flower...

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CauliflowerVegetables

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Advanced
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Feb–Mar, Jul–Aug
Harvest: Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov

The elegant diva of the brassica family. Cauliflower demands attention and ca...

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CeleriacVegetables

Celeriac

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: 6–12 weeks before transplant depending on crop
Harvest: Summer through fall

A long-season celery relative grown for its knobby aromatic root, excellent i...

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CeleryVegetables

Celery

Apium graveolens var. dulce
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Long-season crops 8–12 weeks early
Harvest: Late spring through fall

A moisture-loving long-season crop grown for crisp aromatic stalks; steady wa...

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Charentais MelonFruits

Charentais Melon

Cucumis melo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Late summer–early fall

Charentais Melon is a heat-loving melon cultivar needing full sun, warm soil ...

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CherryFruits

Cherry

Prunus spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jun-Aug

A beautiful spring-flowering fruit tree available as sweet and tart types. Ta...

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ChickpeaVegetables

Chickpea

Cicer arietinum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring when crop-appropriate soil temperature is reached
Harvest: Summer–fall

A drought-tolerant pulse crop producing one or two garbanzo beans in each sma...

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ChicoryVegetables

Chicory

Cichorium intybus
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Apr–May or Jun–Jul
Harvest: Jun–Nov

Hardy leafy crop grown for bitter greens or roots; includes many beautiful re...

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Chinese CabbageVegetables

Chinese Cabbage

Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Intermediate
Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Tender heading brassica for stir-fries, slaws and fermentation.

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ChivesHerbs

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Apr–Oct

A hardy perennial herb with mild onion flavor that comes back year after year...

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Chocolate MintHerbs

Chocolate Mint

Mentha × piperita Chocolate
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: May–Oct

Vigorous mint cultivar with a cool mint aroma and subtle cocoa note.

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Cilantro (Coriander)Herbs

Cilantro (Coriander)

Coriandrum sativum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Leaves: 3-4 weeks. Seeds: 90-100 days.

Delivers two harvests in one: fresh cilantro leaves for salsas and curries, a...

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Cinderella PumpkinVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Cinderella Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost when fully mature

A dramatic flattened deeply ribbed red-orange pumpkin type valued for both or...

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Cinnamon BasilHerbs

Cinnamon Basil

Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Warmly aromatic basil with purple stems and a cinnamon-like fragrance.

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ClematisFlowers

Clematis

Clematis spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun; roots appreciate cool shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies

Flowering vine that can cover trellises and arches with spectacular blooms fo...

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Cold-Hardy GrapeFruits

Cold-Hardy Grape

Vitis riparia hybrids
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer–fall depending on cultivar

Northern-adapted grape types combine winter hardiness with flavorful fruit fo...

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Collard GreensVegetables

Collard Greens

Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Beginner
Full Sun
Consistent moisture
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jun–Nov

Cold-tolerant leafy brassica producing large nutritious leaves over a long se...

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Common YarrowFlowers

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Beginner
Full Sun
Low
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Tough perennial with flat flower clusters that attract predatory insects and ...

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Concord GrapeFruits

Concord Grape

Vitis labrusca
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer–fall

A classic blue slip-skin grape with distinctive rich aroma, widely used for j...

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CoreopsisFlowers

Coreopsis

Coreopsis spp.
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Late winter optional
Harvest: Varies

A cheerful daisy-like flower with long bloom and strong pollinator value. Bot...

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CosmosFlowers

Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus
Beginner
Full Sun
Low
Planting Time: May–Jun
Harvest: Varies

Airy annual flower producing months of colorful blooms with very little care.

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Costata Romanesco ZucchiniVegetables

Costata Romanesco Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Summer to frost

An Italian ribbed zucchini prized for firm texture, nutty flavor and edible b...

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CranberryFruits

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon
Advanced
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
High (bog-like conditions)
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Sep–Nov

A unique, low-growing evergreen that produces tart red berries in fall. While...

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CucamelonVegetables

Cucamelon

Melothria scabra
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: As appropriate 3–6 weeks before planting
Harvest: From late spring through fall depending on crop

A charming climbing vine producing grape-sized crisp fruits that look like ti...

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CucumberVegetables

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, abundant
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Refreshing and prolific, cucumbers are great for salads, pickling, and snacki...

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CurrantFruits

Currant

Ribes spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jun–Aug

Cold-hardy shrub producing jewel-like red, white, or black berries excellent ...

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Cutting CeleryHerbs

Cutting Celery

Apium graveolens var. secalinum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer through frost

Leafy celery grown for strongly flavored leaves and slender stems rather than...

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DahliaFlowers

Dahlia

Dahlia spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular deep watering
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Oct

Spectacular summer flower grown from tubers, producing abundant blooms until ...

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Daikon RadishVegetables

Daikon Radish

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring or late summer depending on crop
Harvest: Summer–late fall

A long white radish with crisp mild-to-peppery roots, especially useful as a ...

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Delicata SquashVegetables

Delicata Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost

A small cream-and-green striped winter squash with sweet flesh and thin edibl...

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DillHerbs

Dill

Anethum graveolens
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Leaves: Jun–Aug. Seeds: Aug–Sep.

A tall, graceful herb with feathery fronds. Essential for pickles, salmon, an...

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EdamameVegetables

Edamame

Glycine max
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring when crop-appropriate soil temperature is reached
Harvest: Summer–fall

Soybeans harvested while pods are green and seeds are plump, with a short pea...

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EggplantVegetables

Eggplant

Solanum melongena
Intermediate
Full Sun (8-10 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jul–Oct

Gorgeous, glossy, and surprisingly rewarding. Eggplant brings an exotic flair...

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Egyptian Walking OnionVegetables

Egyptian Walking Onion

Allium × proliferum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring–early summer

A hardy perennial onion producing edible greens and clusters of top-setting b...

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Elephant GarlicVegetables

Elephant Garlic

Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular; reduce near maturity
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer when crop-specific maturity signs appear

A leek relative that forms enormous mild garlic-like cloves and dramatic plan...

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EndiveVegetables

Endive

Cichorium endivia
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture
Planting Time: Jun–Jul for fall
Harvest: Jun or Sep–Nov

Cool-season leafy green with crisp leaves and pleasant bitterness, including ...

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EscaroleVegetables

Escarole

Cichorium endivia var. latifolia
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: May–Jun, Sep–Nov

Broad-leaved chicory for salads, soups and braises.

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Fava Bean (Broad Bean)Vegetables

Fava Bean (Broad Bean)

Vicia faba
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring when crop-appropriate soil temperature is reached
Harvest: Summer–fall

A sturdy cool-season legume with large beans inside thick pods, planted much ...

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FigFruits

Fig

Ficus carica
Intermediate
Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Sweet fruit tree that adapts well to containers in cold climates.

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Florence Fennel (Bulb Fennel)Vegetables

Florence Fennel (Bulb Fennel)

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Consistent moisture
Planting Time: May–Jun
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Aromatic bulb vegetable with feathery fronds and sweet anise flavor.

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French MarigoldFlowers

French Marigold

Tagetes patula
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 4-6 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Varies

A compact annual flower famous in vegetable gardens for long bloom, pollinato...

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French TarragonHerbs

French Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Classic culinary tarragon with fine leaves and a sweet anise flavor. Best pro...

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Frontenac GrapeFruits

Frontenac Grape

Vitis hybrid Frontenac
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer–fall

A University of Minnesota-bred cold-hardy grape known for strong winter survi...

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Garden SorrelVegetables

Garden Sorrel

Rumex acetosa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Apr–May
Harvest: May–Oct

Cold-hardy perennial leafy green with bright lemony flavor for salads, soups,...

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GarlicVegetables

Garlic

Allium sativum
Beginner
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

Every gardener should grow garlic. Plant cloves in fall, forget about them th...

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Garlic ChivesHerbs

Garlic Chives

Allium tuberosum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A hardy perennial herb with flat garlicky leaves and late-season white flower...

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German ChamomileHerbs

German Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Apr–May
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Cheerful daisy-like herb grown for fragrant flowers traditionally dried for tea.

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Ghost PepperVegetablesReference photo · verification pending

Ghost Pepper

Capsicum chinense
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 8–12 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer–frost

Ghost Pepper is a warm-season pepper cultivar that performs best with heat, f...

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GladiolusFlowers

Gladiolus

Gladiolus × hortulanus
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies

Tall dramatic flower spikes grown from corms, excellent for succession planti...

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Goji BerryFruits

Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Planting Time: Feb–Apr from seed
Harvest: Late summer–fall

A hardy deciduous shrub producing bright red-orange berries on arching stems,...

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Golden ZucchiniVegetables

Golden Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Summer to frost

A productive summer squash with brilliant yellow tender fruit that is easy to...

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GoldenrodFlowers

Goldenrod

Solidago spp.
Beginner
Full Sun
Low
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Golden late-summer perennial supporting an extraordinary diversity of bees, b...

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GooseberryFruits

Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer

A compact cold-hardy shrub with tart-to-sweet translucent berries excellent f...

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GrapeFruits

Grape

Vitis vinifera / V. labrusca
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Growing grapes transforms your garden into a vineyard. From table grapes to w...

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Greek OreganoHerbs

Greek Oregano

Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A strongly flavored oregano prized for drying and Mediterranean cooking, happ...

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Green BeansVegetables

Green Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, moderate
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Jul–Sep

One of the easiest and most productive vegetables for any home garden. Green ...

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Ground CherryVegetables

Ground Cherry

Physalis pruinosa
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: 6–12 weeks before transplant depending on crop
Harvest: Summer through fall

A sprawling warm-season relative of tomatillos producing sweet golden fruit i...

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Groundnut Squash

Cucurbita moschata
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Productive winter squash with sweet dense flesh for roasting, soups and stora...

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Habanero PepperVegetables

Habanero Pepper

Capsicum chinense
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: 8–12 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer–frost

A very hot aromatic chile with lantern-shaped fruit; needs a long warm season...

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Hardneck GarlicVegetables

Hardneck Garlic

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular; reduce near maturity
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer when crop-specific maturity signs appear

The cold-climate garlic favorite, producing richly flavored cloves around a h...

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Hardy KiwiFruits

Hardy Kiwi

Actinidia arguta
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer–fall depending on cultivar

A vigorous cold-hardy vine producing smooth grape-sized kiwi fruit eaten skin...

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Haskap (Honeyberry)Fruits

Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer

An exceptionally cold-hardy berry shrub producing elongated blue fruit very e...

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HazelnutFruits

Hazelnut

Corylus spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep-Oct

A multi-stemmed shrub or small tree producing edible nuts. Hardy hybrid and A...

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HollyhockFlowers

Hollyhock

Alcea rosea
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: May–Jul
Harvest: Varies

Old-fashioned cottage-garden tower of flowers beloved by bumblebees and perfe...

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Honeycrisp AppleFruits

Honeycrisp Apple

Malus domestica Honeycrisp
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Popular crisp sweet-tart apple. Needs a compatible apple pollinator and caref...

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Honeydew MelonFruits

Honeydew Melon

Cucumis melo var. inodorus
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Smooth, pale green, and incredibly sweet — honeydew melons are a luxurious tr...

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Honeynut Squash

Cucurbita moschata
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Nov

Honeynut Squash is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full sun, rich soi...

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HoneysuckleFlowers

Honeysuckle

Lonicera spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies

Fragrant flowering vine or shrub that can support hummingbirds and pollinator...

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HorseradishHerbs

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring through fall

A very hardy perennial root crop with fiery flavor; plant where its persisten...

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Italian Flat-Leaf ParsleyHerbs

Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A robust flat-leaf parsley with clean herbal flavor and easy-to-chop foliage ...

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Italian Prune PlumFruits

Italian Prune Plum

Prunus domestica
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug–Sep

European plum valued for fresh eating, baking, drying and preserves.

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Jarrahdale Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Jarrahdale Pumpkin is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full sun, rich ...

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Joe-Pye WeedFlowers

Joe-Pye Weed

Eutrochium spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate to High
Planting Time: After cold stratification
Harvest: Varies

A tall native-style perennial with large mauve flower clusters that are magne...

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JostaberryFruits

Jostaberry

Ribes × nidigrolaria
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer to early fall

A thornless currant-gooseberry hybrid producing dark berries on a vigorous, c...

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Kabocha SquashVegetables

Kabocha Squash

Cucurbita maxima
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost

A dense sweet Japanese-style winter squash with dark green skin and rich dry ...

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KaleVegetables

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: May–Dec+

The nutritional powerhouse of the garden. Kale is incredibly cold-hardy, actu...

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KiwiFruits

Kiwi

Actinidia deliciosa / A. arguta
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Sep–Nov (before hard frost for hardy kiwi)

Yes, you can grow kiwi! Hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta) produces grape-sized, s...

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KohlrabiVegetables

Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group
Beginner
Full Sun
Consistent moisture
Planting Time: Apr–May, Jul–Aug
Harvest: Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct

Fast cool-season brassica with a crisp swollen stem tasting like mild broccol...

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KomatsunaVegetables

Komatsuna

Brassica rapa var. perviridis
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: As appropriate 3–6 weeks before planting
Harvest: From late spring through fall depending on crop

A quick Japanese leafy green with tender mustard-family leaves that handles c...

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Korean PerillaHerbs

Korean Perilla

Perilla frutescens
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate, consistent
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Aromatic leafy herb also called kkaennip, valued for its distinctive minty, b...

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Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur Kale)Vegetables

Lacinato Kale (Dinosaur Kale)

Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and/or late summer
Harvest: Spring–early summer and fall

Also called dinosaur kale, this Italian type makes long deeply textured blue-...

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LavenderFlowers

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low
Planting Time: Jan–Feb (slow from seed)
Harvest: Jun–Aug (flowers)

A fragrant Mediterranean beauty that fills the garden with calming scent and ...

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LeekVegetables

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Intermediate
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Jan–Mar
Harvest: Sep–Mar

Elegant, mild-flavored alliums that add sophistication to any dish. Leeks are...

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LemonFruits

Lemon

Citrus × limon
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies by variety

A fragrant evergreen citrus tree with bright fruit, glossy leaves and blossom...

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Lemon BalmHerbs

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring after crop-appropriate conditions
Harvest: Summer through fall

A hardy lemon-scented perennial mint relative for teas and kitchen use; conta...

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Lemon BasilHerbs

Lemon Basil

Ocimum × africanum
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Fragrant basil with a bright citrus aroma for salads, tea and summer cooking.

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Lemon Drop PepperVegetables

Lemon Drop Pepper

Capsicum baccatum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular
Planting Time: Jan–Mar
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Productive hot pepper with bright yellow fruit and citrusy heat.

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Lemon ThymeHerbs

Lemon Thyme

Thymus × citriodorus
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A compact perennial thyme with bright citrus fragrance, excellent along paths...

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Lemon VerbenaHerbs

Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer through frost

A wonderfully fragrant herb with lemon-scented leaves for teas, desserts and ...

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LentilVegetables

Lentil

Lens culinaris
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring when crop-appropriate soil temperature is reached
Harvest: Summer–fall

A compact cool-season pulse crop producing small pods and dry edible seeds, b...

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LettuceVegetables

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa
Beginner
Partial Shade to Full Sun
Regular, light
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

A cool-season staple that grows quickly and can be harvested multiple times. ...

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LimeFruits

Lime

Citrus × aurantiifolia
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Varies by variety

A compact, aromatic citrus tree prized for intensely flavored fruit and well ...

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LingonberryFruits

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug–Sep

Low evergreen berry shrub for cool acidic gardens.

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Little BluestemFlowers

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium
Beginner
Full Sun
Low
Planting Time: Spring
Harvest: Varies

A warm-season native bunchgrass with blue-green summer foliage, copper fall c...

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Long Island Cheese Pumpkin

Cucurbita moschata
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Nov

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full su...

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LovageHerbs

Lovage

Levisticum officinale
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring through fall

A tall cold-hardy perennial herb with intense celery-like leaves and stems, u...

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LupineFlowers

Lupine

Lupinus spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Varies

Dramatic pea-family perennial with tall flower spires and nitrogen-fixing roots.

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MâcheVegetables

Mâche

Valerianella locusta
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Apr–May, Oct–Dec

Cold-tolerant salad green with tender nutty leaves.

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Malabar SpinachVegetables

Malabar Spinach

Basella alba
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: 3–5 weeks before transplant when useful
Harvest: Summer through early fall

A heat-loving tropical vine with thick edible leaves that thrives when true s...

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MarigoldFlowers

Marigold

Tagetes spp.
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: N/A

Not just a pretty face! Marigolds repel pests, attract pollinators, and add v...

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Mexican TarragonHerbs

Mexican Tarragon

Tagetes lucida
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Heat-tolerant herb with anise-like leaves and golden flowers; useful where Fr...

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MilkweedFlowers

Milkweed

Asclepias spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar after stratification
Harvest: Varies

Essential host plant for monarch caterpillars and a valuable nectar source fo...

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Minnesota Midget Melon

Cucumis melo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Late summer–early fall

Minnesota Midget Melon is a heat-loving melon cultivar needing full sun, warm...

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MintHerbs

Mint

Mentha spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Mar–Apr (cuttings preferred)
Harvest: May–Oct

Incredibly aromatic and almost impossible to kill, mint is the ultimate begin...

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MizunaVegetables

Mizuna

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and late summer
Harvest: Spring and fall

A quick Japanese mustard green with feathery leaves, mild peppery flavor and ...

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Montmorency Sour CherryFruits

Montmorency Sour Cherry

Prunus cerasus
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer–fall depending on cultivar

A classic cold-hardy tart cherry prized for pies, sauces, freezing and preser...

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Mountain MintHerbs

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: After stratification
Harvest: Summer

An aromatic native mint relative with masses of small flowers that attract an...

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MulberryFruits

Mulberry

Morus spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jun–Jul

Fast-growing berry tree with abundant sweet fruit.

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Muskmelon

Cucumis melo
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Late summer–early fall

A fragrant netted melon type that ripens best in warm soil and full sun, ofte...

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Mustard GreensVegetables

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Apr–May, Aug–Sep
Harvest: May–Jun, Sep–Nov

Fast-growing spicy greens that thrive in cool weather and tolerate light frost.

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Nanking CherryFruits

Nanking Cherry

Prunus tomentosa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate; regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer to fall depending on species

A very cold-hardy bush cherry covered in early spring flowers followed by tar...

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NasturtiumHerbs

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Spring after crop-appropriate conditions
Harvest: Summer through fall

An easy edible flower with peppery leaves, blossoms and green seed pods, idea...

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NectarineFruits

Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer–fall depending on cultivar

A smooth-skinned peach relative grown for juicy summer fruit; choose a cultiv...

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New England AsterFlowers

New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: After cold stratification
Harvest: Varies

A tall native perennial covered in purple-pink daisy flowers late in the seas...

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Northblue Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum × V. angustifolium
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

A cold-hardy half-high blueberry bred from lowbush and highbush types. Northb...

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OkraVegetables

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: 6–12 weeks before transplant depending on crop
Harvest: Summer through fall

A heat-loving crop with hibiscus-like flowers and tender edible pods that mus...

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OnionVegetables

Onion

Allium cepa
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Jan–Feb
Harvest: Jul–Sep

A kitchen essential that stores well and adds flavor to everything. Choose be...

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OreganoHerbs

Oregano

Origanum vulgare
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jun–Oct

The pizza herb! Oregano is a tough, drought-tolerant Mediterranean perennial ...

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PansyFlowers

Pansy

Viola × wittrockiana
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Jan–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Cool-weather flower with cheerful faces, edible petals, and excellent spring ...

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ParsleyHerbs

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jun–Nov (year-round in mild climates)

The world''s most popular herb is far more than a garnish. Rich in vitamins a...

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ParsnipVegetables

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring or late summer depending on crop
Harvest: Summer–late fall

A long-season cream-colored root that develops sweeter flavor after cold weat...

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Pattypan SquashVegetables

Pattypan Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Scallop-shaped summer squash best harvested young.

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PawpawFruits

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba
Advanced
Sun when mature; young trees benefit from shade
Regular
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Aug-Oct

A North American understory fruit tree with large custard-textured fruit. You...

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PeachFruits

Peach

Prunus persica
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Jul–Sep

Nothing compares to a tree-ripened peach — warm, juicy, and bursting with sum...

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PearFruits

Pear

Pyrus communis
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Aug–Oct

Pear trees are among the longest-lived fruit trees, producing for 75+ years. ...

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PeasVegetables

Peas

Pisum sativum
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular, moderate
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct

One of the first crops you can plant in spring! Sweet, crisp, and beloved by ...

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PepperVegetables

Pepper

Capsicum annuum
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jul–Oct

From sweet bells to fiery habaneros, peppers add color and flavor to any gard...

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PersimmonFruits

Persimmon

Diospyros spp.
Intermediate
Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Oct–Nov

Long-lived fruit tree with sweet orange autumn fruit.

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Pineapple SageHerbs

Pineapple Sage

Salvia elegans
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A tender sage with pineapple-scented leaves and brilliant late red flowers th...

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PlumFruits

Plum

Prunus domestica / P. salicina
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Jul–Sep

From sweet European varieties to tangy Japanese types, plums are one of the e...

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PotatoVegetables

Potato

Solanum tuberosum
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Jun–Oct

Incredibly satisfying to grow. Dig into the soil and discover your harvest li...

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PumpkinVegetables

Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Oct

A beloved autumn staple that rewards patient gardeners with beautiful orange ...

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)Flowers

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)

Echinacea purpurea
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar after stratification
Harvest: Varies

Native-style perennial coneflower with long-lasting blooms that feed pollinat...

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Purple KohlrabiVegetables

Purple Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Long-season crops 8–12 weeks early
Harvest: Late spring through fall

A colorful cool-season brassica forming a crisp purple swollen stem above gro...

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QuinceFruits

Quince

Cydonia oblonga
Intermediate
Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Fragrant old-fashioned tree fruit usually enjoyed cooked.

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RadicchioVegetables

Radicchio

Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep–Nov

Crisp colorful chicory that thrives in cool weather.

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RadishVegetables

Radish

Raphanus sativus
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular, light
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Apr–Nov

One of the fastest-growing vegetables. Radishes are perfect for impatient gar...

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Red CabbageVegetables

Red Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Late winter for spring or midsummer for fall
Harvest: Late spring–early summer or fall

A dense purple-red cabbage that thrives in cool weather and stores well when ...

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Red Currant

Ribes rubrum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer through fall depending on type

A hardy compact shrub producing jewel-like strings of tart red berries for fr...

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Red Kuri Squash

Cucurbita maxima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Orange-red winter squash with smooth sweet chestnut-like flesh.

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Red Lake Currant

Ribes rubrum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer through fall depending on type

A red currant cultivar valued for bright red fruit borne in clusters. Red cur...

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Red RaspberryFruits

Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: N/A
Harvest: Jun–Oct

A perennial berry that rewards you year after year. Once established, raspber...

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Red Russian KaleVegetables

Red Russian Kale

Brassica napus var. pabularia
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and/or late summer
Harvest: Spring–early summer and fall

A beautiful tender kale with purple-red stems and frilled leaves that sweeten...

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Redhaven Peach

Prunus persica Redhaven
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

Reliable freestone peach with sweet yellow flesh; best in a protected sunny s...

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RhubarbVegetables

Rhubarb

Rheum × hybridum
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring–early summer

A very hardy perennial grown for tart edible stalks; the leaves contain high ...

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Roman ChamomileHerbs

Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jun–Sep

Low-growing perennial chamomile with apple-scented foliage and small daisy-li...

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RomanescoVegetables

Romanesco

Brassica oleracea Botrytis Group
Advanced
Full Sun
Consistent moisture
Planting Time: Feb–Mar or Jun
Harvest: Jun–Jul or Sep–Oct

Striking lime-green brassica with fractal heads and a flavor between broccoli...

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RosemaryHerbs

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low
Planting Time: Jan–Feb (slow from seed) or cuttings
Harvest: Year-round in warm climates

An aromatic Mediterranean evergreen shrub that fills the air with its pine-li...

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RudbeckiaFlowers

Rudbeckia

Rudbeckia spp.
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Durable prairie-style perennial with daisy blooms, strong pollinator value, a...

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RutabagaVegetables

Rutabaga

Brassica napus var. napobrassica
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring or late summer depending on crop
Harvest: Summer–late fall

A hardy cool-season storage root with sweet yellow flesh, best matured during...

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SageHerbs

Sage

Salvia officinalis
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: May–Oct (year-round in mild climates)

A beautiful, silvery-green perennial with velvety leaves that are essential f...

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Salad BurnetHerbs

Salad Burnet

Sanguisorba minor
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring through fall

A tidy perennial herb with delicate cucumber-flavored young leaves for salads...

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Savoy CabbageVegetables

Savoy Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Late winter for spring or midsummer for fall
Harvest: Late spring–early summer or fall

A cold-tolerant cabbage with beautifully crinkled tender leaves and a sweet m...

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Scallion (Green Onion)Vegetables

Scallion (Green Onion)

Allium fistulosum
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular; reduce near maturity
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer when crop-specific maturity signs appear

A quick-growing bunching onion harvested for tender white stems and fresh gre...

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Scarlet Runner BeanVegetables

Scarlet Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring after suitable soil temperature
Harvest: Summer to frost depending on type

A beautiful vigorous climbing bean with scarlet flowers that attract hummingb...

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Sea BuckthornFruits

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer to early fall

An exceptionally cold-hardy shrub with silvery foliage and brilliant orange b...

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Sea KaleVegetables

Sea Kale

Crambe maritima
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Spring–early summer

A hardy perennial brassica with edible spring shoots and leaves, grown as a p...

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ServiceberryFruits

Serviceberry

Amelanchier spp.
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jun–Jul

Cold-hardy native shrub or small tree with spring flowers, sweet blueberry-li...

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Serviceberry (Saskatoon)Fruits

Serviceberry (Saskatoon)

Amelanchier alnifolia
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer

A very hardy native shrub or small tree with white spring flowers and sweet b...

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ShallotVegetables

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Beginner
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Jul–Aug

The gourmet cook's secret ingredient. Shallots have a delicate, complex flavo...

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ShisoHerbs

Shiso

Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer through frost

An aromatic East Asian herb with distinctive serrated leaves used fresh in ma...

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SnapdragonFlowers

Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Varies

Cool-season flower spikes that brighten spring and fall gardens and make exce...

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Snow PeaVegetables

Snow Pea

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring after suitable soil temperature
Harvest: Summer to frost depending on type

A cool-season climbing pea harvested while the crisp pods are still flat and ...

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Somerset Seedless Grape

Vitis hybrid Somerset Seedless
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer–fall

A cold-hardy seedless table grape producing sweet rosy-red fruit on vines sui...

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Sorrel - Red VeinedVegetables

Sorrel - Red Veined

Rumex sanguineus
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Mar
Harvest: May–Oct

Decorative and edible leafy green with bright red veins and a pleasantly tart...

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Spaghetti SquashVegetables

Spaghetti Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost

A golden winter squash whose cooked flesh separates into spaghetti-like stran...

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SpinachVegetables

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

The ultimate cool-weather green. Fast-growing, nutrient-packed, and incredibl...

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SteviaHerbs

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana
Intermediate
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer through frost

A tender herb whose naturally sweet leaves can be harvested fresh or dried.

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StrawberryFruits

Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Jan–Feb
Harvest: May–Oct

Sweet, juicy berries that kids and adults love. Strawberries are perfect for ...

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Sugar Pie Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: 3–4 weeks before transplant
Harvest: Before hard frost when fully mature

A small sweet-fleshed pumpkin type ideal for roasting, pies and purée, with m...

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Summer SavoryHerbs

Summer Savory

Satureja hortensis
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: 6 weeks before last frost
Harvest: Summer

A compact annual herb with a peppery flavor traditionally paired with beans a...

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Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke)Vegetables

Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke)

Helianthus tuberosus
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Oct–Mar

Towering sunflower relative grown for crisp nutty underground tubers; extreme...

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SunflowerFlowers

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Sep–Oct

Towering, cheerful, and irresistible. Sunflowers bring joy to the garden and ...

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Sweet AlyssumFlowers

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Varies

Low fragrant carpet of tiny flowers that attracts hoverflies and other benefi...

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Sweet CicelyHerbs

Sweet Cicely

Myrrhis odorata
Intermediate
Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Fall
Harvest: May–Sep

Cold-hardy perennial herb with ferny leaves and a gentle anise flavor; flower...

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Sweet CornVegetables

Sweet Corn

Zea mays var. saccharata
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep watering
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: Aug–Sep

Nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn picked minutes before eating. Growi...

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Sweet Dumpling Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Intermediate
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

Sweet Dumpling Squash is a warm-season cucurbit cultivar needing full sun, ri...

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Sweet PotatoVegetables

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Moderate
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Sep–Nov

One of the most nutritious and rewarding root crops. Sweet potatoes are surpr...

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Swiss ChardVegetables

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Beginner
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Regular
Planting Time: Mar–Apr
Harvest: Jun–Nov

The most beautiful vegetable in the garden with rainbow-colored stems of red,...

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SwitchgrassFlowers

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Spring
Harvest: Varies

A tall warm-season native grass that adds movement, winter structure and habi...

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TarragonHerbs

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Cuttings: Mar–Apr
Harvest: May–Oct

The king of French cuisine, tarragon has an elegant anise-like flavor that tr...

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TatsoiVegetables

Tatsoi

Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Early spring and late summer
Harvest: Spring and fall

A remarkably cold-tolerant Asian green forming beautiful low rosettes of glos...

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Thai BasilHerbs

Thai Basil

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: 4–8 weeks before planting where useful
Harvest: Late spring through frost

An aromatic basil with purple stems and a distinctive anise-clove character u...

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ThymeHerbs

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Low
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: May–Oct (year-round in mild climates)

A low-growing, fragrant Mediterranean herb that forms beautiful mats of tiny ...

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TomatilloVegetables

Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: 6–12 weeks before transplant depending on crop
Harvest: Summer through fall

A vigorous husked fruit essential for salsa verde; grow at least two compatib...

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TomatoVegetables

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum
Intermediate
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular, consistent
Planting Time: Feb–Mar
Harvest: Jul–Oct

The king of the summer garden. Tomatoes come in countless varieties from tiny...

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Tulsi (Holy Basil)Herbs

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Ocimum tenuiflorum
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to moderate
Planting Time: 6–10 weeks before last frost when useful
Harvest: Summer through fall

A fragrant warm-season basil relative grown for aromatic leaves and flowers, ...

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TurnipVegetables

Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moderate
Planting Time: Not recommended
Harvest: May–Jun, Oct–Nov

Fast-growing and versatile — sweet roots below and nutritious greens above. A...

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Valiant Grape

Vitis hybrid Valiant
Intermediate
Full Sun
Regular while establishing
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Late summer–fall

An exceptionally cold-hardy blue grape developed for short northern seasons, ...

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WatercressVegetables

Watercress

Nasturtium officinale
Intermediate
Part Sun to Full Sun
Consistent moisture; adjust to crop and weather
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: May–Oct

Peppery leafy green for consistently moist conditions using clean water.

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WatermelonFruits

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus
Intermediate
Full Sun (8+ hrs)
Regular, deep
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Aug–Sep

The ultimate summer treat straight from the garden. Watermelons need space an...

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White CurrantFruits

White Currant

Ribes rubrum
Beginner
Full Sun to Part Shade
Regular moisture
Planting Time: Varies
Harvest: Summer through fall depending on type

A translucent pale-fruited currant with delicate sweet-tart berries on a comp...

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Winter SavoryHerbs

Winter Savory

Satureja montana
Beginner
Full Sun
Low to Moderate
Planting Time: Late winter
Harvest: Spring-fall

A woody perennial savory with a strong peppery flavor and small pollinator-fr...

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Yardlong BeanVegetables

Yardlong Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Beginner
Full Sun
Regular, even moisture
Planting Time: Spring after suitable soil temperature
Harvest: Summer to frost depending on type

A heat-loving climbing legume producing remarkably long, slender edible pods.

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Yellow SquashVegetables

Yellow Squash

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

A summer garden classic with a buttery, mild flavor. Yellow squash is incredi...

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ZinniaFlowers

Zinnia

Zinnia elegans
Beginner
Full Sun
Moderate
Planting Time: May–Jun
Harvest: Varies

Heat-loving annual with vivid cut flowers that draw butterflies and bloom unt...

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ZucchiniVegetables

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo
Beginner
Full Sun (6-8 hrs)
Regular
Planting Time: Apr
Harvest: Jun–Oct

The most productive garden vegetable you can grow. One or two zucchini plants...

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