Plant Database

Vegetables

From quick salad leaves to slow-maturing roots, explore our full collection of vegetables. Each profile covers sowing times, spacing, companion planting, and harvest — everything you need to plan your plot.

310 plants ~94 days to harvest 65% beginner-friendly
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Tomato
Bell Pepper
Cucumber
Zucchini

310

Plants

94 days

Avg. to harvest

65%

Beginner-friendly

2–12

Hardiness zones

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310 plants

Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Bell Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Bell Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–12
Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)60 daysZ4–12
Zucchini
Vegetables
Intermediate

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–12
Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ2–11
Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ2–11
Spinach
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ2–11
Kale
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Broccoli
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ2–11
Cauliflower
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ5–11
Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ2–11
Brussels Sprouts
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–10
Peas
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Peas

Pisum sativum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–11
Green Beans
Vegetables
Intermediate

Green Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–11
Corn
Vegetables
Intermediate

Corn

Zea mays

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)80 daysZ3–11
Potato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Potato

Solanum tuberosum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–10
Sweet Potato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ9–12
Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Onion

Allium cepa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–9
Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Garlic

Allium sativum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)240 daysZ3–9
Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Radish

Raphanus sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)25 daysZ2–11
Beet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Beet

Beta vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Eggplant
Vegetables
Intermediate

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ9–12
Celery
Vegetables
Intermediate

Celery

Apium graveolens

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)85 daysZ5–11
Asparagus
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)730 daysZ3–10
Artichoke
Vegetables
Intermediate

Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ5–11
Pumpkin
Vegetables
Advanced

Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ9–12
Butternut Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ9–12
Leek
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–10
Turnip
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–10
Parsnip
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–10
Swiss Chard
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ5–11
Okra
Vegetables
Intermediate

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)55 daysZ9–12
Kohlrabi
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ5–11
Fennel
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ5–11
Rhubarb
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)365 daysZ3–10
Cherry Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ3–11
Roma Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Roma Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Beefsteak Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Beefsteak Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Heirloom Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Heirloom Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–11
Grape Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Grape Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ3–11
San Marzano Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

San Marzano Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–11
Jalapeno Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Jalapeno Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)72 daysZ4–12
Habanero Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Habanero Pepper

Capsicum chinense

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–12
Cayenne Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cayenne Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)72 daysZ4–12
Serrano Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Serrano Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–12
Banana Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Banana Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–12
Poblano Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Poblano Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–12
Ghost Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Ghost Pepper

Capsicum chinense

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ5–12
Thai Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Thai Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–12
Anaheim Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Anaheim Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–12
Shishito Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Shishito Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ4–12
Japanese Eggplant
Vegetables
Intermediate

Japanese Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ5–12
Thai Eggplant
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Thai Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ5–12
White Eggplant
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

White Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ5–12
Graffiti Eggplant
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Graffiti Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ5–12
Tomatillo
Vegetables
Intermediate

Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–12
Ground Cherry
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ground Cherry

Physalis pruinosa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–11
Bok Choy
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Bok Choy

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ2–11
Napa Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Napa Cabbage

Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–10
Red Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ2–11
Savoy Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Savoy Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ2–10
Chinese Broccoli
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chinese Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–11
Broccolini
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Broccolini

Brassica oleracea italica x alboglabra

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–11
Romanesco
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Romanesco

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ5–11
Collard Greens
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Collard Greens

Brassica oleracea var. viridis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–11
Mustard Greens
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ3–11
Watercress
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Watercress

Nasturtium officinale

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)30 daysZ3–11
Arugula
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)30 daysZ3–11
Horseradish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ3–9
Daikon Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Daikon Radish

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–11
Rutabaga
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Rutabaga

Brassica napus subsp. rapifera

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ2–9
Romaine Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Romaine Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Butterhead Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Butterhead Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ2–11
Iceberg Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Iceberg Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–10
Oak Leaf Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Oak Leaf Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ2–11
Malabar Spinach
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Malabar Spinach

Basella alba

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ7–12
New Zealand Spinach
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

New Zealand Spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)60 daysZ5–12
Endive
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Endive

Cichorium endivia

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–10
Radicchio
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Radicchio

Cichorium intybus var. foliosum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–10
Frisee
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Frisee

Cichorium endivia var. crispum

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ3–10
Mizuna
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Mizuna

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)35 daysZ2–11
Tatsoi
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Tatsoi

Brassica rapa var. rosularis

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ2–11
Sorrel
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ3–9
Purslane
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)35 daysZ5–12
Amaranth Greens
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Amaranth Greens

Amaranthus tricolor

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ5–12
Mache
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Mache

Valerianella locusta

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ2–9
Escarole
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Escarole

Cichorium endivia var. latifolia

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–10
Nantes Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Nantes Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ2–11
Danvers Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Danvers Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ2–11
Chantenay Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chantenay Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ2–11
Golden Beet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Golden Beet

Beta vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Chioggia Beet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chioggia Beet

Beta vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Black Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Black Radish

Raphanus sativus var. niger

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–10
Watermelon Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Watermelon Radish

Raphanus sativus var. roseus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–11
French Breakfast Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

French Breakfast Radish

Raphanus sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)25 daysZ2–11
Japanese Sweet Potato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Japanese Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ9–12
Purple Sweet Potato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Purple Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)105 daysZ9–12
Celeriac
Vegetables
Intermediate

Celeriac

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)120 daysZ3–10
Jicama
Vegetables
Intermediate

Jicama

Pachyrhizus erosus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ9–12
Yam
Vegetables
Intermediate

Yam

Dioscorea alata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)180 daysZ10–12
Taro
Vegetables
Advanced

Taro

Colocasia esculenta

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)180 daysZ9–12
Ginger
Vegetables
Intermediate

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)240 daysZ9–12
Turmeric
Vegetables
Intermediate

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)240 daysZ9–12
Salsify
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Salsify

Tragopogon porrifolius

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–9
Scorzonera
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Scorzonera

Scorzonera hispanica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–9
Jerusalem Artichoke
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)130 daysZ3–9
Lima Beans
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lima Beans

Phaseolus lunatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ6–11
Fava Beans
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Fava Beans

Vicia faba

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–10
Edamame
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Edamame

Glycine max

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ4–11
Chickpea
Vegetables
Intermediate

Chickpea

Cicer arietinum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)100 daysZ3–10
Lentil
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lentil

Lens culinaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)90 daysZ3–9
Black Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Black Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–11
Kidney Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Kidney Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ4–11
Navy Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Navy Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ4–11
Pinto Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Pinto Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–11
Runner Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ4–10
Yard-Long Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Yard-Long Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ7–12
Cowpea
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cowpea

Vigna unguiculata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)70 daysZ6–12
Pigeon Pea
Vegetables
Intermediate

Pigeon Pea

Cajanus cajan

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)150 daysZ9–12
Mung Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Mung Bean

Vigna radiata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ5–12
Snow Peas
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Snow Peas

Pisum sativum var. saccharatum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–11
Sugar Snap Peas
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Sugar Snap Peas

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–11
Pickling Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

Pickling Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)55 daysZ4–12
English Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

English Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)60 daysZ4–12
Lemon Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

Lemon Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)65 daysZ4–12
Armenian Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

Armenian Cucumber

Cucumis melo var. flexuosus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)55 daysZ4–12
Golden Zucchini
Vegetables
Intermediate

Golden Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–12
Yellow Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Yellow Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–12
Acorn Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Acorn Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Spaghetti Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Spaghetti Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–11
Delicata Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Delicata Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–11
Hubbard Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Hubbard Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ3–11
Kabocha Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Kabocha Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–11
Patty Pan Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Patty Pan Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–12
Bitter Melon
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Bitter Melon

Momordica charantia

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ9–12
Luffa
Vegetables
Intermediate

Luffa

Luffa aegyptiaca

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ7–12
Chayote
Vegetables
Intermediate

Chayote

Sechium edule

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ8–12
Winter Melon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Winter Melon

Benincasa hispida

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ9–12
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sugar Baby Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–11
Seedless Watermelon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Seedless Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–11
Sugar Pumpkin
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sugar Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–11
Giant Pumpkin
Vegetables
Advanced

Giant Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)120 daysZ3–11
Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin
Vegetables
Intermediate

Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–11
Ancho Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ancho Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ5–12
Cherry Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cherry Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ4–12
Datil Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Datil Pepper

Capsicum chinense

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ8–12
Hungarian Wax Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Hungarian Wax Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ4–11
Padron Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Padron Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ5–11
Rocoto Pepper
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Rocoto Pepper

Capsicum pubescens

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ7–11
Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Capsicum chinense

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ9–12
Tabasco Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Tabasco Pepper

Capsicum frutescens

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ8–12
Brandywine Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Brandywine Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–11
Campari Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Campari Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–11
Green Zebra Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Green Zebra Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)78 daysZ3–11
Indigo Rose Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Indigo Rose Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Kumato Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kumato Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ4–11
Mortgage Lifter Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Mortgage Lifter Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Oxheart Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Oxheart Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Plum Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Plum Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Yellow Pear Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Yellow Pear Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ3–11
Cape Gooseberry
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cape Gooseberry

Physalis peruviana

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ8–11
Naranjilla
Vegetables
Advanced

Naranjilla

Solanum quitoense

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)180 daysZ10–12
Pepino Melon
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Pepino Melon

Solanum muricatum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ9–12
Tamarillo
Vegetables
Intermediate

Tamarillo

Solanum betaceum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)365 daysZ9–12
Purple Cauliflower
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Purple Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ2–10
Red Brussels Sprouts
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)130 daysZ2–9
Walking Stick Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Walking Stick Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. longata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ5–10
Green Cauliflower
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Green Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ2–10
Kai-lan
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kai-lan

Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–10
Kalette
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kalette

Brassica oleracea

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–9
Giant Kohlrabi
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Giant Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ2–10
Red Mizuna
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Mizuna

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ2–10
Tokyo Turnip
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Tokyo Turnip

Brassica rapa var. rapa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)35 daysZ2–10
Yu Choy
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Yu Choy

Brassica rapa var. parachinensis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ3–10
Red Amaranth
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)40 daysZ4–11
Baby Spinach
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Baby Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)25 daysZ2–9
Butter Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Butter Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–10
Callaloo
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Callaloo

Amaranthus viridis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ8–12
Celtuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Celtuce

Lactuca sativa var. angustana

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ3–10
Chrysanthemum Greens
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chrysanthemum Greens

Glebionis coronaria

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ3–10
Claytonia
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Claytonia

Claytonia perfoliata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)35 daysZ3–9
Garden Cress
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Garden Cress

Lepidium sativum

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)14 daysZ2–10
Dandelion Greens
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Dandelion Greens

Taraxacum officinale

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)45 daysZ2–11
Good King Henry
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Good King Henry

Blitum bonus-henricus

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–9
Ice Plant
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)50 daysZ9–12
Komatsuna
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Komatsuna

Brassica rapa var. perviridis

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)35 daysZ2–10
Little Gem Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Little Gem Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ2–10
Lollo Rossa Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lollo Rossa Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ2–10
Miner's Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Miner's Lettuce

Claytonia perfoliata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)30 daysZ4–9
Red Giant Mustard
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Giant Mustard

Brassica juncea

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ2–10
Orach
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Orach

Atriplex hortensis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)40 daysZ3–10
Baby Pak Choi
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Baby Pak Choi

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)30 daysZ3–10
Pea Shoots
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Pea Shoots

Pisum sativum

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)14 daysZ2–10
Wild Rocket
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Wild Rocket

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ4–10
Samphire
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Samphire

Salicornia europaea

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)60 daysZ5–10
Salad Burnet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Salad Burnet

Sanguisorba minor

Partial Sun (3-6h)Low (drought-tolerant)60 daysZ3–9
Shungiku
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Shungiku

Glebionis coronaria

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)35 daysZ3–10
Ruby Swiss Chard
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ruby Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–10
Winter Purslane
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Winter Purslane

Claytonia perfoliata

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ3–9
Detroit Dark Red Beet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Detroit Dark Red Beet

Beta vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–10
Cylindra Beet
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cylindra Beet

Beta vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ2–10
Cosmic Purple Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cosmic Purple Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ2–10
Kuroda Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kuroda Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Oxheart Carrot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Oxheart Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ2–10
Sweet Cassava
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sweet Cassava

Manihot esculenta

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)240 daysZ9–12
Watermelon Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Watermelon Radish

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–10
Galangal
Vegetables
Intermediate

Galangal

Alpinia galanga

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)200 daysZ9–12
Yellow Ginger
Vegetables
Advanced

Yellow Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)240 daysZ8–12
Lotus Root
Vegetables
Advanced

Lotus Root

Nelumbo nucifera

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)180 daysZ4–11
Malanga
Vegetables
Advanced

Malanga

Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)270 daysZ9–12
Hollow Crown Parsnip
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Hollow Crown Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ2–9
Cherry Belle Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cherry Belle Radish

Raphanus sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)22 daysZ2–10
Easter Egg Radish
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Easter Egg Radish

Raphanus sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)25 daysZ2–10
American Purple Top Rutabaga
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

American Purple Top Rutabaga

Brassica napus var. napobrassica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ2–9
Black Salsify
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Black Salsify

Scorzonera hispanica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ3–9
Beauregard Sweet Potato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Beauregard Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ5–11
Garnet Sweet Potato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Garnet Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ5–11
Purple Top Turnip
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Purple Top Turnip

Brassica rapa var. rapa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ2–10
Yuca
Vegetables
Intermediate

Yuca

Manihot esculenta

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)270 daysZ9–12
Adzuki Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Adzuki Bean

Vigna angularis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–10
Asparagus Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Asparagus Bean

Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)70 daysZ7–12
Butter Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Butter Bean

Phaseolus lunatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ5–11
Cannellini Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cannellini Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ4–10
Cranberry Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cranberry Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–10
Eye of Goat Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Eye of Goat Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ4–10
Flageolet Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Flageolet Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ4–10
Hyacinth Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Hyacinth Bean

Lablab purpureus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ7–12
Lablab Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lablab Bean

Lablab purpureus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ8–12
Moth Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Moth Bean

Vigna aconitifolia

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)75 daysZ8–12
Garden Soybean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Garden Soybean

Glycine max

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–10
Sword Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sword Bean

Canavalia gladiata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ8–12
Tepary Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Tepary Bean

Phaseolus acutifolius

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)60 daysZ6–12
Urad Dal
Vegetables
Intermediate

Urad Dal

Vigna mungo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ8–12
Velvet Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Velvet Bean

Mucuna pruriens

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ9–12
Winged Bean
Vegetables
Intermediate

Winged Bean

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ9–12
Ash Gourd
Vegetables
Intermediate

Ash Gourd

Benincasa hispida

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ8–12
Bottle Gourd
Vegetables
Intermediate

Bottle Gourd

Lagenaria siceraria

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ8–12
Crookneck Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Crookneck Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–11
Persian Cucumber
Vegetables
Intermediate

Persian Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)55 daysZ4–11
Gac Fruit
Vegetables
Intermediate

Gac Fruit

Momordica cochinchinensis

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ9–12
Gem Squash
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Gem Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ4–11
Ghost Pumpkin
Vegetables
Advanced

Ghost Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ3–10
Red Kabocha Squash
Vegetables
Advanced

Red Kabocha Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–10
Kiwano
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Kiwano

Cucumis metuliferus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ7–12
Korean Melon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Korean Melon

Cucumis melo var. makuwa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ5–11
Smooth Loofah
Vegetables
Intermediate

Smooth Loofah

Luffa aegyptiaca

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ7–12
Mini Watermelon
Vegetables
Advanced

Mini Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)75 daysZ4–11
Musk Melon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Musk Melon

Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ4–11
Persian Melon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Persian Melon

Cucumis melo var. inodorus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ5–11
Pie Pumpkin
Vegetables
Advanced

Pie Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–10
Ridged Gourd
Vegetables
Intermediate

Ridged Gourd

Luffa acutangula

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ8–12
Snake Gourd
Vegetables
Intermediate

Snake Gourd

Trichosanthes cucumerina

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ8–12
Striped Zucchini
Vegetables
Intermediate

Striped Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–11
Cousa Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cousa Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ4–11
Turban Squash
Vegetables
Advanced

Turban Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–10
Wax Gourd
Vegetables
Advanced

Wax Gourd

Benincasa hispida

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ8–12
White Pumpkin
Vegetables
Advanced

White Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)105 daysZ3–10
Round Zucchini
Vegetables
Intermediate

Round Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–11
Bunching Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Bunching Onion

Allium fistulosum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–10
Chinese Chives
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chinese Chives

Allium tuberosum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–10
Egyptian Walking Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Egyptian Walking Onion

Allium x proliferum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–9
Black Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Black Garlic

Allium sativum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)240 daysZ3–9
Green Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Green Garlic

Allium sativum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ3–9
Solo Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Solo Garlic

Allium sativum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)240 daysZ3–9
Baby Leek
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Baby Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)50 daysZ3–10
Torpedo Onion
Vegetables
Intermediate

Torpedo Onion

Allium cepa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)110 daysZ4–10
Gold Pearl Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Gold Pearl Onion

Allium cepa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–10
Potato Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Potato Onion

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)100 daysZ3–9
Rocambole Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Rocambole Garlic

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)240 daysZ3–8
French Shallot
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

French Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–10
Red Spring Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Red Spring Onion

Allium cepa

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ3–10
Tree Onion
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Tree Onion

Allium x proliferum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–9
Wild Garlic
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Wild Garlic

Allium ursinum

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)150 daysZ3–9
Spanish Cardoon
Vegetables
Intermediate

Spanish Cardoon

Cynara cardunculus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)120 daysZ6–10
Chinese Celery
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Chinese Celery

Apium graveolens var. secalinum

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)60 daysZ3–10
Ostrich Fiddlehead Fern
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ostrich Fiddlehead Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)365 daysZ2–8
Hop Shoots
Vegetables
Intermediate

Hop Shoots

Humulus lupulus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)365 daysZ3–9
Japanese Knotweed
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Japanese Knotweed

Reynoutria japonica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)14 daysZ3–10
Lemongrass
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ8–12
Heart of Palm
Vegetables
Advanced

Heart of Palm

Bactris gasipaes

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)730 daysZ10–12
Edible Papyrus
Vegetables
Intermediate

Edible Papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)90 daysZ9–12
Sea Asparagus
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Sea Asparagus

Salicornia europaea

Full Sun (6-8h+)High (consistent moisture)60 daysZ4–10
Sea Kale
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Sea Kale

Crambe maritima

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)365 daysZ4–9
Lily Stems
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lily Stems

Lilium lancifolium

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–9
Water Celery
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Water Celery

Oenanthe javanica

Partial Sun (3-6h)High (consistent moisture)45 daysZ5–10
Wild Asparagus
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Wild Asparagus

Asparagus acutifolius

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)730 daysZ7–11
Cubanelle Pepper
Vegetables
Intermediate

Cubanelle Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ4–11
Sun Gold Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Sun Gold Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ3–11
Sprouting Broccoli
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Sprouting Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)180 daysZ5–9
Mini Savoy Cabbage
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Mini Savoy Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ2–10
Lamb's Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Lamb's Lettuce

Valerianella locusta

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)45 daysZ2–9
Land Cress
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Land Cress

Barbarea verna

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)40 daysZ3–9
Japanese Daikon
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Japanese Daikon

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)55 daysZ2–10
Hamburg Parsley
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Hamburg Parsley

Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–9
Black-Eyed Pea
Vegetables
Intermediate

Black-Eyed Pea

Vigna unguiculata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)70 daysZ5–12
Dragon Tongue Bean
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Dragon Tongue Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ3–10
Honeynut Squash
Vegetables
Advanced

Honeynut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)95 daysZ3–11
Tromboncino Squash
Vegetables
Intermediate

Tromboncino Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)60 daysZ4–11
Ramp
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Ramp

Allium tricoccum

Partial Sun (3-6h)Medium (even moisture)365 daysZ3–7
Nopal Cactus
Vegetables
Intermediate

Nopal Cactus

Opuntia ficus-indica

Full Sun (6-8h+)Low (drought-tolerant)365 daysZ8–12
Black Krim Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Black Krim Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)80 daysZ3–11
Celebrity Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Celebrity Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)72 daysZ3–11
Early Girl Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Early Girl Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)57 daysZ3–11
Cherokee Purple Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Cherokee Purple Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Pineapple Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Pineapple Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)90 daysZ3–11
Principe Borghese Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Principe Borghese Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)75 daysZ3–11
Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)78 daysZ3–11
Striped German Tomato
Vegetables
Intermediate

Striped German Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)86 daysZ3–11
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)85 daysZ3–11
Super Sweet 100 Tomato
Vegetables
Beginner Friendly

Super Sweet 100 Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Full Sun (6-8h+)Medium (even moisture)65 daysZ3–11

Frequently asked questions

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Our plant database includes 310 Vegetables, each with a detailed profile covering sowing windows, spacing, sunlight, watering, companion planting and harvest timing. Use the filters above to narrow by type or sunlight, or search by name.

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