Sweet PotatoSweet potatoes are a long-season, tropical vegetable, so its no surprise that theyre grown mostly in southern states. However, its possible for northern gardeners to grow these tasty, highly nutritious vegeta
Sweet CornNothing says summer like freshly harvested, lightly steamed ears of sweet corn . About This PlantSweet corn varieties include yellow, white, and bi-colored types. Because corn is wind-pollinated, it should be
SquashMost gardeners plant too many squash, then foist the extra harvest on unsuspecting neighbors. Instead, grow a few squash plants, and grow them well. You will be rewarded with an ample harvest.About This PlantSummer
SpinachTasty, nutritious spinach is one of the first crops planted in spring. Its higher in iron, calcium and vitamins than most cultivated greens, and its one of the best vegetable sources of vitamins A, B and C.About T
RadishRadishes are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. In this country, most radishes are eaten raw in salads. However, in other cuisines, radishes are an important food source, often preserved by drying or pickling.
PumpkinA type of squash, pumpkins are best known as a Halloween decoration, but many varieties are also excellent substitutes for winter squash in soups and stews. About This PlantPumpkins are the quintessential fall cro
PotatoThe potato ranks with grains such as wheat, rice, and corn as one of the most important staple crops in the world. About This PlantThere has a resurgence of interest in home-grown potatoes, especially now that they
PepperThe brilliant hues and full-bodied flavors of peppers have assured them a central role in many of the worlds cuisines.About This PlantThe glistening greens of the leaves and the rainbow of colors of the ripening
PeaGreen peas are a garden favorite. Whether you grow English peas for shelling, or edible-podded snow and snap peas, theres nothing like the taste of fresh, sweet peas in spring.About This PlantPlant dwarf varieties to
ParsnipParsnips were popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans, and have been grown in America since the first colonists brought them over from Europe. Although they take a long time to mature, their flavor is worth the
OnionThere are hundreds of types of onions , varying in size and form, as well as sweetness/pungency. They are essential ingredients in cuisines across the globe.About This PlantOnions are a cool-weather crop. Because t
OkraA member of the hibiscus family, okra has one of the most beautiful blooms in the vegetable garden. Okra is used as a natural thickener for soups and stews and is an essential ingredient in gumbo. About This PlantO
MelonIf anything says summer to most folks, its a juicy slice of a good ripe melon. In addition to the familiar cantaloupe and muskmelon, a number of more exotic melons are available to home gardeners.About This PlantMos
LettuceLettuce is synonymous with salad for people all over the world. Its by far the worlds most popular salad plant and has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years.About This PlantThe uninitiated may think lettuce is
Leeks Leeks have an unfair reputation for being complicated to grow. These delicious, mild-tasting,non-bulbing onion relatives are in fact easy to start from seed and, with some simple techniques,produce long, white sta
KohlrabiOne of the oddest looking vegetables you can grow is kohlrabi. With its large, edible, bulbous stem sitting underneath big, cabbage-like leaves, it almost looks like some alien spacecraft that landed by accident
KaleThe word kale often brings to mind an image of the purple and lime green frilly balls ofornamental kale in the garden. But culinary kale is a different vegetable entirely. There is anarray of varieties available, fro
GarlicWith a strong, pungent flavor, garlic is prized for its wide and indispensable use as a kitchen herb.About This PlantYou can buy garlic bulbs or sets from garden stores or mail-order sources. There are three type
EggplantLong and thin or round and fat, eggplants range from egg- to melon-sized and come in a rainbow of colors, including purple, pink, white, orange, and green. Theyre used in hors doeuvres, main courses, grilled dish
CucumberFor a heat-loving plant, the cucumber has all the connotations of coolness attached to it. Sliced cucumbers are still recommended to soothe hot, tired eyelids and for skin irritations. And theres nothing like s
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