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Zones 4–12Amaranthus spp.
Amaranth Greens
Amaranth Greens growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–8Agastache foeniculum
Anise Hyssop
Long-lasting flower spikes support summer bees, and fragrant leaves add an anise flavor to tea and salads.
Zones 4–8Malus domestica
Apples
Apples growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Artichokes
Artichokes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Eruca vesicaria
Arugula
Arugula growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus
A patient gardener’s perennial: establish the roots well and harvest for many springs.
Zones 9–12Persea americana
Avocado
Avocado growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Baby Bok Choy
A quick cool-season green that moves easily from seed tray to garden and harvest.
Zones 9–12Musa spp.
Bananas
Bananas growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Ocimum basilicum
Basil
Basil growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Phaseolus vulgaris
Beans
Beans growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Beta vulgaris
Beets
Beets growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Rubus spp.
Blackberries
Blackberries growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Vaccinium spp.
Blueberries
Blueberries growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. italica
Broccoli
Broccoli growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cabbage
Cabbage growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Bright, edible petals and open flowers bring color and insect visitors to a cool-season food garden.
Zones 4–12Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Carrots
Carrots growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower
Cauliflower growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Apium graveolens
Celery
Celery growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–8Prunus spp.
Cherries
An early-blooming stone fruit whose success depends on cultivar, pollination and open structure.
Zones 4–12Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Chiltepin Peppers
Chiltepin Peppers growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Allium schoenoprasum
Chives
Chives growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro
Cilantro growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Collard Greens
Collard Greens growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos
Airy, open flowers offer pollen and nectar beside vegetable beds and supply stems for the vase.
Zones 4–12Vigna unguiculata
Cowpeas
Cowpeas growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–7Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberries
Cranberries growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers
Cucumbers growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Salvia officinalis
Culinary Sage
Savory leaves for cooking and purple flowers for bees make sage useful in a dry herb border.
Zones 9–12Phoenix dactylifera
Dates
Dates growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Anethum graveolens
Dill
Dill growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 10–12Selenicereus spp.
Dragon Fruit
A climbing tropical cactus that needs a strong trellis, warmth and disciplined pruning.
Zones 4–12Solanum melongena
Eggplant
Eggplant growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Vicia faba
Fava Beans
Fava Beans growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Ficus carica
Figs
Figs growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–8Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'
French Tarragon
An anise-flavored culinary herb for sauces, eggs and dressings; useful in a sunny, well-drained kitchen garden.
Zones 4–12Pisum sativum
Garden Peas
Garden Peas growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Allium sativum
Garlic
Garlic growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Zingiber officinale
Ginger
Ginger growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Citrus × paradisi
Grapefruit
Grapefruit growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Vitis spp.
Grapes
Grapes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Allium fistulosum
Green Onions
Green Onions growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Psidium guajava
Guava
Guava growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jackfruit
Jackfruit growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Capsicum annuum
Jalapeño Peppers
Jalapeño Peppers growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Kale
Kale growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Sunny yellow blooms provide an early-season food stop for insects along the edge of a vegetable garden.
Zones 4–12Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Leeks
Leeks growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm
Lemon-scented leaves for the kitchen and nectar-rich flowers for bees, best grown where its spread can be managed.
Zones 4–12Lactuca sativa
Lettuce
Lettuce growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Litchi chinensis
Lychee
Lychee growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Basella alba
Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Mangifera indica
Mango
Mango growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Tagetes spp.
Marigolds
Marigolds growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Citrus × meyeri
Meyer Lemon
A fragrant, compact citrus that moves between the patio and a bright indoor winter.
Zones 4–12Various species
Microgreens
Microgreens growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica juncea
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
Peppery leaves and edible flowers spill over bed edges, while the blooms provide another food source for garden visitors.
Zones 9–12Citrus sinensis
Navel Oranges
Navel Oranges growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 8–12Opuntia spp.
Nopales
Nopales growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Gynura bicolor
Okinawa Spinach
Okinawa Spinach growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra
Okra growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Allium cepa
Onions
Onions growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Origanum vulgare
Oregano
Oregano growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 10–12Carica papaya
Papaya
A fast tropical fruit that needs warmth, drainage and protection from wind and cold.
Zones 4–12Petroselinum crispum
Parsley
Parsley growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Pastinaca sativa
Parsnips
Parsnips growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Passiflora edulis
Passionfruit
Passionfruit growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Pisum sativum
Pea Shoots
Pea Shoots growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 5–9Prunus persica
Peaches
A full-sun stone fruit that rewards annual pruning, thinning and careful ripeness checks.
Zones 4–9Pyrus spp.
Pears
Pears growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Carya illinoinensis
Pecans
Pecans growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Diospyros spp.
Persimmons
A handsome fruit tree with cultivar-specific ripeness rules and luminous fall fruit.
Zones 7–11Punica granatum
Pomegranate
A sun-loving shrub or small tree with jewel-toned fruit and a long warm-season rhythm.
Zones 4–12Solanum tuberosum
Potatoes
Potatoes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cucurbita spp.
Pumpkins
Pumpkins growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
A returning flower for bees and butterflies, with seed heads for birds and stems that can provide nesting habitat.
Zones 4–12Raphanus sativus
Radishes
Radishes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Rubus idaeus
Raspberries
Raspberries growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–7Rheum × hybridum
Rhubarb
Rhubarb growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–11Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary
A kitchen staple for sunny, dry spots, with flowers that offer food for bees when the plant is allowed to bloom.
Zones 4–12Rosa spp.
Roses
Roses growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–11Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro Fruit
An iconic Sonoran Desert cactus whose cultivation and fruit harvest require patience and care.
Zones 9–12Citrus unshiu
Satsuma Mandarins
Satsuma Mandarins growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Allium cepa Aggregatum Group
Shallots
Shallots growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Pisum sativum var. saccharatum
Snow Peas
Snow Peas growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Rumex spp.
Sorrel
Sorrel growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Annona muricata
Soursop
Soursop growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–11Mentha spicata
Spearmint
Fresh leaves for tea and cooking, plus flowers for insects; a separate pot keeps its roots from taking over beds.
Zones 4–12Spinacia oleracea
Spinach
Spinach growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Averrhoa carambola
Star Fruit
Star Fruit growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–10Fragaria × ananassa
Strawberries
A beginner-friendly perennial fruit for beds, borders, pots and hanging baskets.
Zones 4–8Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Sugar Maple growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Pisum sativum
Sugar Snap Peas
A crisp cool-season climber that goes from direct sowing to frequent harvest quickly.
Zones 4–12Cucurbita pepo
Summer Squash
Summer Squash growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Helianthus annuus
Sunflowers
Sunflowers growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Lobularia maritima
Sweet Alyssum
A low flowering edge for vegetable beds, with small blooms visited by pollinators and beneficial insects.
Zones 4–12Zea mays var. saccharata
Sweet Corn
Sweet Corn growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Capsicum annuum
Sweet Peppers
Sweet Peppers growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Ipomoea batatas
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Colocasia esculenta
Taro
Taro growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Thyme growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Solanum lycopersicum
Tomatoes
Tomatoes growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Turnips
Turnips growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 9–12Citrus sinensis
Valencia Oranges
Valencia Oranges growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 10–12Vanilla planifolia
Vanilla
Vanilla growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Citrullus lanatus
Watermelon
Watermelon growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–9Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Lavender flower clusters feed bees and butterflies; a permanent border keeps its spreading roots out of vegetable rows.
Zones 4–12Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
Winged Beans
Winged Beans growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cucurbita spp.
Winter Squash
Winter Squash growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Yardlong Beans
Yardlong Beans growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Zinnia spp.
Zinnias
Zinnias growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.
Zones 4–12Cucurbita pepo
Zucchini
Zucchini growing guidance with clear planting, care and harvest expectations.