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2 | Vegetable | Botanical Name | Zone Range | Ideal Zones | 1st Plant | 2nd Plant | Maturity | Cal per Cup | Yield from 4 Plants | Estimated kCal @ 4 plants | N-P-K | Size | Water | Plant Instructions | Sun | Soil pH | Spacing | Notes | Further Info | |||||||||||||||
3 | (Aubergine) Eggplant | Solanum melongena | 5-12 | 6-11 | Start seedlings indoors, 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost | NA | >100 days | 20 | 16-24, Black Beauty variety | 240 | 1-1-1, after flowering 9-15-30 | Bush up to 4' tall | 1" per week | Start from seed inddors and transplant at 6-8 weeks old or purchase small plants. | Full | Slightly acidic to Neutral | 2' | Grows well in containers. Enjoys full sun. Stake to support. | https://bit.ly/3iQZiaP | |||||||||||||||
4 | Amaranth | Amaranthus | 2-11 | 4-9 | Mid-Spring | Early Summer | >90 days for grain, earlier for leaves | 251 | 4 cups | 1004 from grain | 15-15-15 | Up to 8' feet | 1.5" per week | Can be grown as microgreen indoors, transplanting to garden is tricky because of the frailty of the sprout. For outdoors sow direct or use starter plugs to transfer several plants with intact root. | Full to partial | Neutral, very flexible | 1" min., suitable for rows 5" apart | Leaves are referred to as Chinese spinach. This is a powerhouse of nutrition. One cup of the gluten-free grain contains 9 grams protein. Amaranth is one of the six pseudocereals that are considered whole grains despite not being part of the Poaceae cereal family. | https://bit.ly/3J6oIMa | |||||||||||||||
5 | Artichoke | Cynara cardunculus | 3-11 | 5-11 | After last frost | <120 days before first frost | >85 days | 30 | 24 heads and stems | 1680 | 10-10-10 (prefers nitrogen) | 3-5 ft bush | Consistent | Start seeds 60 days before transferring to garden. Can be directly planted with greater care. Do not plant outdoors until after last frost date in spring. | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 3-4 ft | Harvest stem for eating as well as immature flower heads. Earwigs can leave holes on leaves but damage is cosmetic. Soak heads in water after harvesting to remove them prior to cooking. Perrenial plant for up to 5 years. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/artichokes | |||||||||||||||
6 | Asparagus | Asparagus officinalis | 4-9 | 5-8 | From crown March | Perennial | 5 years | 27 | 80 spears | 270 | 10-10-10 | Can reach 5-6 feet diameter and 10-15 foot depth for root system | Regular watering 1-2" per week | 5-10 plants per person in rows. Do not harvest until at least year two so roots can establish. As winter approaches, clip back asparagus grass and mulch over. Harvest new shoots in second or greater years for up to 30 years. | Full | Slightly alkaline - Neutral - Slightly Acidic | 3 ft | Plant will spread via roots but is easily contained. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/asparagus | |||||||||||||||
7 | Beans | Phaseolus | 2-11 | 3-9 | varies by type | varies by plant | >50 days | https://www.google.com/search?q=calories+1+cup+beans | varies by type | varies by plant | 5-10-10 | varies by plant | Once every 3rd day, moist soil, not soggy. | sow directly into ground, fertilize young plants. | Full | Slightly acidic to Neutral | 18" | Requires trellising or pole for vertical growth. Good companion plant with corn and squash. | https://bit.ly/3QQj2bd | |||||||||||||||
8 | Beet | Beta vulgaris | 2-10 | 3-9 | After last frost | 6 weeks before first frost | >55 days | 68 | 1 | 272 | 5-15-15 (more nitrogen will result in more leaves and smaller roots) | Up to 2 ft tall depending upon variety, tap root can extend up to 2 ft underground. | 1" per week | Sow seeds into ground, 1/2 inch deep, 4 inches apart, and keep soil moist. | Full to partial sun | Slightly Acidic - Neutral | 4 inches | Eat the green tops as well but not as much when the plant is establishing the beet root. | https://bit.ly/3komYUo | |||||||||||||||
9 | Berries | Various | 4-9 | 6-8 | Spring | Late Summer | varies | varies, typically <100 | varies | varies | 15-15-15 | varies | 1.5" per week | Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. | Full preferred, partial okay | Neutral | NA, a healthy plant will take over, bush and vine varieties available | Pick a berry cultivar appropriate for your area, more than 400 types | https://www.monrovia.com/be-inspired/ultimate-guide-to-growing-berries.html | |||||||||||||||
10 | Bok choy | Brassica rapa | 2-11 | 2-9 | After last frost | Late Summer | >50 days | 13 | 1 | 52 | 10-10-05 | 10 inches up to 2 ft. | 1" per week | Plant in rows 10 inches apart. Space plants 2 inches apart. Thin to 6 inches apart. | Full | Neutral | 2" then thin to provide each plant 6 inches of space. | This is a cabbage and will grow very well in colder climates. It is somewhat frost hardy. It is excellent in stir fry or fermented eg. Kimchi. | https://bit.ly/3CWz5i3 | |||||||||||||||
11 | Broccoli | Brassica oleracea | 2-11 | 2-9 | After last frost | Late Summer | >50 days | 31 | 1 head (1 pound) | 744 | 5-10-10 | 30 inches | 1" per week | Start indoors, harden off to outside sun, plant in rows 18 inches of space between plants. | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 18 to 24 inches apart | Susceptible to infestation. Use Neem Oil or a mixture of a capful of dish detergent in spray bottle to combat insect infestation. Spray with Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of cabbage worms. Leaves of the plant are also edible. | https://web.extension.illinois.edu/veggies/broccoli.cfm | |||||||||||||||
12 | Brussels Sprouts | Brassica oleracea Gemmifera | 3-9 | 4-8 | Early Summer | Late Summer | >80 days | 240 | 4 pounds | 968 | 5-10-5 | 2 ft W x 3 ft H | 1-2" per week | Start indoors, harden off to outside sun, plant in rows. | Full | Neutral to Slightly Alkaline, Slightly Cidic to Neutral | 18 inches of space between plants, rows 3 feet apart. | Susceptible to infestation. Use Neem Oil or a mixture of a capful of dish detergent in spray bottle to combat insect infestation. Spray with Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of cabbage worms. Leaves of the plant are also edible. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/brussels-sprouts | |||||||||||||||
13 | Cabbages | Brassica oleracea Capitata | 1-10 | 2-9 | Early Summer | Late Summer | >40 days | 17 | 8 pounds | 1896 | 10-10-10 | 2 ft W x 1 ft H | 1.5" per week | Start indoors, harden off to outside sun, plant in rows. | Full | Neutral | 18 inches apart | Susceptible to infestation. Use Neem Oil or a mixture of a capful of dish detergent in spray bottle to combat insect infestation. Spray with Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of cabbage worms or cetepillars. | https://bit.ly/3GTyLl0 | |||||||||||||||
14 | Carrots | Daucus carota | 3-10 | 3-9 | 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost | Midsummer | >50 days | 50 | 4 carrots and tops | 140 | 5-15-15 | 8" green spread | 2" per week | Sow directly in rows or randomly in a patch, thin to allow 4" growing space between plants. | Full | Neutral to Slightly Acidic | 4" | Consistent water, loose soil, be mindful of varieties preffered depth, and eat the greens when you harvest or trim. | https://bit.ly/3ZLEW3f | |||||||||||||||
15 | Cauliflower | Brassica oleracea botrytis | 2-11 | 3-10 | After last frost | Late Summer | >50 days | 25 | 8 pounds | 840 | 5-10-10 | 2 ft W x 18" H | 1.5" per week | Start indoors, harden off to outside sun, plant in rows. | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 18 inches apart | Susceptible to infestation. Use Neem Oil or a mixture of a capful of dish detergent in spray bottle to combat insect infestation. Spray with Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of cabbage worms or cetepillars. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/cauliflower | |||||||||||||||
16 | Celery | Apium graveolens | 2-10 | 3-9 | 10 weeks before last frost | 10 weeks before first fall frost | >130 days | 14 | 40 ribs (10 ribs per plant plus leaves) | 280 | 4-4-8 | 1 ft W x 2-3 ft H | 2" per week | Sow directly in rows or randomly in a patch, thin to allow 12" growing space between plants. | Full to partial | Neutral | 1 ft | Trim the outsides, will bolt in higher heat and produce seeds which may be used in cooking. Entire plant edible. Root ball is also known as celeraic. | https://bit.ly/3HeEfs9 | |||||||||||||||
17 | Chard | Beta vulgaris | 3-11 | 4-9 | 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost date | 40 days before the first fall frost date | >45 days | 35 | 5 pounds | 350 | 5-10-10 | 1 ft W x 2 ft H | 1.5" per week | Sow seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep, 2 to 6 inches apart | Full to partial | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | When plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin to 4 to 6 inches apart | Plant seeds at 10 day intervals for two months for the longest harvest. Harvest outer leaves and allow plant to continue to grow to maturity. This is a good 5-gallon bucket or hydropnic plant as it has shallow roots. 1 plant per bucket. | https://www.towergarden.com/content/dam/towergarden/resources/Growing%20Guide_SwissChard.pdf | |||||||||||||||
18 | Corn | Zea mays | 3-11 | 4-8 | April | NA | >90 days | 132 | 6-8 ears | 1085 | 1-3-3 | 5-12 feet tall | 1" per week | Sow directly to ground, as roots are very sensitive. | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 8" apart | This plant pollinates by air. It must be planted together, preferably in rows. Silk can be brewed into tea. | https://bit.ly/3D11hQH | |||||||||||||||
19 | Cucumber | Cucumis sativus | 3-10 | 4-9 | Soil temps at least >50 | Mid Summer | >50 days | 16 | 80 pounds | 5120 | 3-4-6 | Vines requiring trellising up to 15' | 1" per week | Sow 1" deep, 1 ft apart, then thin. | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 3 ft | Do not let the fruit become too large, as seeds will harden and fruit will bitter. Harvesting young fruit will increase production and peak production will result in cucumbers every few days. | https://bit.ly/3XHR9nJ | |||||||||||||||
20 | Daikon | Raphanus sativus var. Longipinnatus | 2-11 | 2-9 | 2 months before first frost | Early spring | >30 days (60 ideal) | 21 | 16 pounds | 1308 | 16-20-0 before planting then nothing) | Root to a foot long, green spread of almost 18" | 1" per week | Sow 1" apart, thin to 6" apart | Full to partial | Neutral | 6" | Daikon radishes also make a good winter cover crop because they are good at catching and storing last years nitrogen. In areas where they naturally die over winter, they release that nitrogen quickly in the spring for the plants grown in the area in the following season. Greens are edible, but eating too many will reduce the root size. | https://gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-daikon/ | |||||||||||||||
21 | Garden Cress | Lepidium sativum | 5-10 | 6-9 | Anytime | Anytime | >7 days | 16 | NA | NA | Not necessary | Up to approx 20" | 1" per week | This plant works well as a microgreen or edging and grows fast to tender, flavorful sprouts. It can grow in a controlled environment indoors or sown in warmer weather directly into soil. | Partial | Slight Acidity to Slightly Alkaline | No spacing required, grows densely | This is a nutritional powerhouse that can be grown so tightly weeds are not a factor. It will excel indoors as a microgreen or as edging in your garden. | https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lepidium+sativum | |||||||||||||||
22 | Garlic | Allium sativum | 2-10 | 3-8 | Whenever the ground isn't frozen | Late Summer | 8 months | 13 | 1 bulb | 52 | 5-10-10 | 3" diameter bulb | 1" per week | Sow 2-4" apart, do not thin, plant cloves every week to create year around harvests in zones 7-13 | Full | Slightly Acidic to Neutral | 3" | Harvest bulbs as needed after flowering. Flowers, shoots, and leaves are edible. Do not wash after harvesting. Allow to cure in warm, dry area for 3+weeks then braid together. | https://bit.ly/3HyY51s | |||||||||||||||
23 | Ginger | Zingiber officinale | 6-11 | 8-11 | Early Spring | NA | 10 months | 76 | 4 pounds | 1484 | 10-20-20 | 3-4' tall | As needed, prefers humidity. Do not waterlog. | Can do well in large pot or small area of garden | Full | Slightly acidic to Neutral | NA | Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial. | https://gardenerspath.com/plants/herbs/how-to-grow-temperate-ginger/ | |||||||||||||||
24 | Green Beans | Phaseolus vulgaris | 3-10 | 5-8 | After last frost, soil temp >48 degrees | NA | >45 days | 31 | 3 pounds | 564 | 5-10-10 | Var. dependent, typical 2ft x 2ft | 1" per week | Bush or trellis, sow 2" apart | Full | Acidic to neutral | 2", if in rows 18" between | Green bean leaves are edible. Check variety. Since pollinators aren’t needed, poor productivity usually comes down to a lack of sun or nutrient imbalances in the soil. For instance, if you notice lush, green plants but few pods, there may be too much nitrogen in the soil. | https://bit.ly/3WtsQt2 | |||||||||||||||
25 | Greens | Brassica oleracea acephala | 1-13 | 6-11 | Early spring | Late Summer | >40 days | 11 | 2 pounds | 496 | 8-16-16 | 3' x 3' | 1.5" per week | Sow direct and thin so plants have at least 1, spacing | Full | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 1' between plants | Harvest outside leaves through season, sow directly and thin to provide each plant a foot or more growing area depending upon variety. Use Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of caterpillars. | https://bit.ly/3JjEyTW | |||||||||||||||
26 | Kale | Brassica oleracea sabellica | 1-13 | 6-11 | Early spring | Late Summer | >40 days | 11 | 2 pounds | 496 | 8-16-16 | 3' x 3' | 1.5" per week | Sow direct and thin so plants have at least 1, spacing | Full | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 1' between plants | Harvest outside leaves through season, sow directly and thin to provide each plant a foot or more growing area depending upon variety. Use Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of caterpillars. | https://gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/how-to-grow-kale/ | |||||||||||||||
27 | Legumes | Fabaceae or Leguminosae | 4-10 | 5-7 | varies by type | varies by plant | 45-75 days | https://www.calories.info/food/legumes | varies by type | varies by plant | 20-40-20 | Average 18" tall | 1.5" per week | Sow in rows | Full | Neutral to slightly alkaline | 1' between plants | Well-known legumes include beans, soybeans, chickpeas, peanuts, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, tamarind, alfalfa, and clover. Legumes are able to form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria called rhizobia. The result of this symbiosis is to form nodules on the plant root, within which the bacteria can convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia that can be used by the plant. | https://bit.ly/3QOaaTk | |||||||||||||||
28 | Lettuces | Lactuca sativa | 2-11 | 4-9 | Soil temps at least >45 | 4 weeks prior to first frost date | 30-70 days | 5 | varies | varies | 8-15-36 | Up to 3', typically 1' | 1" per week | Sow direct and thin plants as required to provide minimum 6" growing space per plant. This is a phenomenal plant for hydroponic towers or window sill gardens. | Full to partial | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 6" | This plant doesn't have a lot of caloric density, but it packs a lot of moisture and is a prolific grower. It will fill you up fast and is a large producer. | https://bit.ly/3ks0jX7 | |||||||||||||||
29 | Okra | Abelmoschus esculentus | 7-12 | 9-12 | 3-4 weeks before last spring frost, and cover with thin layer of compost/mulch | late spring | >50 days | 33 | 80 pods | 320 | 10-10-10 | 6'h x 4'w (varies) Can grow up to 10' tall | 1" per week | Sow seeds directly in ground, space plants 8" apart | Full | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 8" apart with almost a 6' spread | Okra is versatile cooked, raw, or pickled. It can be used as a stew thickener as in gumbo. | https://bit.ly/3CZijyF | |||||||||||||||
30 | Onions | Allium cepa | 2-10 | 6-8 | Will depend on zone, cf. note field | early fall | >100-175 days | 46 | will vary by plant | 196 | 3-15-0 | Varies by plant | 1.5" per week | Sow seeds in row or patch, thin by mature plant size to allow 1-4" inch between bulbs | Short-day onions require 11 to 12 hours of light, intermediate onions require 13 to 14 hours of daylight and long-day onions require 16 or more hours of daylight. | Neutral to Slightly Acidic | varies | Onions fit into three categories: short-day, intermediate-day and long-day varieties. Gardeners in plant hardiness Zone 7 and south will succeed best with short-day onion varieties. Zones 5 & 6 will probably be able to grow these varieties, too, if onions are planted in late winter instead of in the fall. | https://bit.ly/3ITcI0F | |||||||||||||||
31 | Parsnips | Pastinaca sativa | 3-10 | 3-9 | 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost | Midsummer | >50 days | 50 | 4 parsnips and tops | 140 | 5-15-15 | 8" green spread | 2" per week | Sow directly in rows or randomly in a patch, thin to allow 4" growing space between plants. | Full | Neutral to Slightly Acidic | 4" | Consistent water, loose soil, be mindful of varieties preffered depth, and eat the greens when you harvest or trim. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/parsnips | |||||||||||||||
32 | Peas | Pisum | 3-10 | 5-8 | After last frost, soil temp >48 degrees | NA | >45 days | 118 | varies # per variety | varies # per variety | 5-10-10 | Var. dependent, typical 2ft x 2ft | 1" per week | Bush or trellis, sow 2" apart | Full | Acidic to neutral | 2", if in rows 18" between | Use pods grinded into pesto. This is a low yield plant with a high space requirement. May be better suited and more nutritional as sprout or microgreen. When dried can store for long period. | https://bit.ly/3jb222V | |||||||||||||||
33 | Peppers | Capsicum | 8-12 | 9-11 | After last frost, start seedlings in doors and harden off to sun prioor to planting | Early summer | 60-150 days | 30 | varies # per variety | varies # per variety | 5-10-10 | Varies by plant (bush) | .75 to 1" per week | Start seedlings in doors and plant to allow 8" per plant | Full | Neutral to Slightly Acidic | Allow 8" between plants and vigourously prune to maintain well-controlled bush | Clipping back, pruning a pepper plant and mulching over will help it to winter over in warmer climates. | https://bit.ly/3WmC7D4 | |||||||||||||||
34 | Potatoes | Solanum tuberosum | 3-10 | 4-9 | 2-4 weeks before the last frost in spring | late spring | ~20 weeks | 116 | 12 pounds | 4164 | 34-0-0 | Up to 40" tall | 1-2" per week | Start by cutting seed potatoes. Rich soil is the key, often with manure. | Full | Acidic | Grown best in rows 3' apart. See also City Prepping video on potato tower. | Maintain even moisture, especially from the time after the flowers bloom. Potatoes need 1 to 2 inches of water a week. Too much water right after planting and not enough as the potatoes begin to form can cause them to become misshapen. Stop watering when the foliage begins to turn yellow and die off. | https://youtu.be/Xv7TG4yAWto | |||||||||||||||
35 | Radicchio | Astracea Cichorium intybus var. foliosum | 4-10 | 4-8 | Spring | Fall | >60 days | 9.2 | 3 pounds | 312 | 12-0-0 | Up to 1' | 1-1.5" per week | Plant seeds in rows to 1/4" depth | Full | Neutral to Slightly Acidic | Space radicchio plants 12 inches apart in an area with full sun—but offer afternoon shade if you're growing during the summer. | This plant favors colder climates. The most important thing to know is that heat is radicchio’s enemy. When air temperatures climb above 75°F, chances are high that your plant will bolt, or growth will be stunted. | https://bonnieplants.com/blogs/how-to-grow/growing-radicchio#:~:text=Plant%20radicchio%20during%20the%20cool,or%20other%20rich%20organic%20matter. | |||||||||||||||
36 | Radish | Raphanus sativus | 2-11 | 2-9 | 2 months before first frost | Early spring | >30 days | 18 | variety | varies | 16-20-0 before planting then nothing) | Root to a foot long, green spread of 1" to 9" | 1" per week | Sow 1" apart, thin to 3" apart | Full to partial | Neutral | 3" | There are numerous varieties, so yield and size may vary. Greens are edible, but eating too many will reduce the root size. | https://bit.ly/3kM5nG8 | |||||||||||||||
37 | Sorghum | Sorghum | 2-11 | 4-11 | Mid-Spring | Early Summer | >40 days for grain, earlier for leaves | 650 | 1/2 pound | 769 | 40-20-0 | 2-8' | 1.5" per week | Sow in rows 8-12" apart | Full | Alkaline, Neutral, or very slightly acidic with manual correction | 6" between plants in rows 8-12" apart | This is an ancient, gluten free grain that can be used in beer or bread. | https://www.epicgardening.com/sorghum-plant/ | |||||||||||||||
38 | Spinach | Spinacia oleracea | 1-13 | 6-11 | Early spring | Late Summer | >40 days | 11 | 2 pounds | 496 | 8-16-16 | 3' x 3' | 1.5" per week | Sow direct and thin so plants have at least 1, spacing | Full | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 1' between plants | Harvest outside leaves through season, sow directly and thin to provide each plant a foot or more growing area depending upon variety. Use Bacillus thuringiensis at first sign of caterpillars. | https://bit.ly/3Re0Fgl | |||||||||||||||
39 | Squash | Cucurbita | 6-11 | 7-10 | Late May | Early Fall | >45-75 days | ~20 | varies # per variety | varies # per variety | 10-10-10 | Depends on variety. Zuchinni can be compact bush. Longer varieties will need adequate space to spread (6ft or more), may be trellised with support for fruit. | 1-2" per week | Support fruit. For fruit on ground, place dry hay underneath. | Full | Slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained | 18" pot for bush types, minimum 3" for vine types | Squash growing requirements will depend on type. There are both winter and summer squash and over 100 varieties. Some, like acorn or pumpkin can take cooler temperatures of fall but not frost. | https://bit.ly/3HdJLer | |||||||||||||||
40 | Sunchokes | Helianthus tuberosus | 3-8 | 4-7 | Spring | Late Spring | >110 days | 109 | 16 pounds | 1380 | 10-10-10 | 6-10' tall | 1" per week | Plant sunchoke tubers directly into moist soil. Consistently water. Leave some behind after harvesting to winter over. These will take over a garden area but can be easily culled and controlled with a little soil sifting. | Full | Most soil types | NA | Leaves are also edible. Consult City Prepping video on how to preapre or you will learn why these are also nicknamed "fartichokes." | https://youtu.be/RbbSAmJhphA | |||||||||||||||
41 | Sunflowers | Helianthus | 4-9 | 5-9 | Spring | Early Fall | >110 days | 818 | varies, 4000 seeds for black oil variety | 1325 | 20-30-20 | varies by type | 1" per week | Consistently water seeds and thin to allow 6"inches between plants. Support the base when heads are large. | Full | Most soil types | 6" | Leaves, stalk, root, flower, and seeds are edible. There are 70 specicies of sunflowers. The preferred high yielding variety is the balck seed sunflower. This variety also has the most seed per oil if extracting oil. | https://youtu.be/TYvX8VyxoGk | |||||||||||||||
42 | Sweet Potato | Ipomoea batatas | 9-11 | 10-11 (humid) | 3-4 weeks after last frost | NA | >90 days | 114 | 8 pounds | 1556 | 5-10-10 | Best in plots or large raised beds or containers. | 1.5" per week | Plant shoots in dedicated space with plenty of compost rich material. | Full | Neutral | Slips 8" apart | Prefers sandier soil, loamy soil. | https://youtu.be/o4gU8MUoxGw | |||||||||||||||
43 | Tomatillo | Physalis philadelphica | 9-10 | 9-10 | Start indoors. Plant outdoors when soil temp is >60 degrees F | Midsummer | 60-80 days | 42 | 240-800 fruits per 4 plants | 7733 | 10-10-10 | 3' | 1.5" per week | Start seeds indoors | Full | Neutral, Slightly Acidic | 2' | They are not self-fertile. Plant them near each other to help pollinators or pollinate by hand. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/tomatillos | |||||||||||||||
44 | Tomatoes | Solanum lycopersicum | 5-9 | 5-8 | Start indoors. Plant outdoors when threat of frost has passed. | Early Summer | 60-100 days | 26 | varies | varies | 5-10-10 | Deteminate bush to indeterminate vine. | 1.5" per week, consistent watering is critical. Do not get leaves wet. | Start seeds indoors | Full | Acidic, slightly acidic, neutral | Depends on type min. 3' | Start seedlings indoors until at least 3 levels of leaves are developed. When hardened off and planted in garden, plant first row of leaves. These will turn into roots. | https://bit.ly/3XHteF2 | |||||||||||||||
45 | Turmeric | Curcuma | 7-11 | 8-10 | Early Spring | NA | 10 months | 29 | 2 pounds | 12800 | 3-2-6 | 3' tall | As needed, prefers humidity. Do not waterlog. | Can do well in large pot or small area of garden | Full | Slightly acidic to Neutral | NA | Because it requires temperatures from 70 - 85°F (21 - 30°C), turmeric soil should be prepared in warm weather away from excessive shade. | https://www.herbazest.com/herb-garden/growing-turmeric | |||||||||||||||
46 | Turnips | Brassica rapa | 2-9 | 3-7 | Early Spring | Late Fall | >50 days | 36 | 1 turnip + greens | 160 | 5-10-10 | 12" | 1.5" per week | Sow direct and thin so plants have at least 4", spacing | Slightly acidic to Neutral | 4-6" | Eat the greens of mature, harvested plants. Eating before maturity will result in smaller roots. Greens add an additioanl 17 calories and loads of minerals and vitamins. | https://www.almanac.com/plant/turnips | ||||||||||||||||
47 | Watercress | Nasturtium officinale | 3-11 | 4-9 | Anytime if indoors | Anytime if indoors | 20-70 days | 4 | NA | NA | 4-1-5 | Up to 4' tall if untrimmed | Hydroponic | Best grown as sprout or hydroponically. | Partial | Prefers hydroponics or soilless potting mix | NA | Peppery taste but noit many calories. Many trace vitamins and minerals. Good sprout. | https://www.watercress.co.uk/blog/watercress-vs-cress#:~:text=The%20biggest%20difference%20is%20that,punch%20as%20our%20super%20salad. | |||||||||||||||
48 | Yam | Dioscorea | 9-12 | 10-11 | Early fall | NA | Early winter of next year after first frost. ~10-11 months | 177 | 12-20 tubers | 4280 | 20-10-10 | 3' | 1.5" per week | Dedicated space | Full | Neutral | 1' | Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. They prefer soil on the sandier side. They need plenty of loose space in the soil for roots to reach down. If your soil is clay, rocky, or compacted, consider growing in raised beds. | https://morningchores.com/growing-yams/ | |||||||||||||||
49 | Zucchini | Cucurbita pepo | 5-10 | 7-10 | Late May | Early Fall for warmer climates | >45 days | 19 | 12-40 pounds | 912-3040 | 10-10-10 | Up to 4 ft tall | 1.5" per week | Can be trained well in 18" or larger pot. | Full | Slightly acidic to Neutral | 1-4 feet (bush), 6 feet (vines) | This is a very productive plant. Flowers may be eaten. Young fruit is more tender, older fruit becomes woodier. | https://bit.ly/3HdJLer | |||||||||||||||
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