Plant Growing Guides

Detailed guides for growing 11 different plants. From seed to harvest, learn everything you need to grow healthy, productive plants in your garden.

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Tomatoes

beginner

Solanum lycopersicum

The crown jewel of the summer garden, tomatoes are versatile, nutritious, and incredibly rewarding to grow at home.

full sun
moderate water
60-85 days to harvest

Basil

beginner

Ocimum basilicum

An aromatic herb essential for any kitchen garden, basil is easy to grow and pairs perfectly with tomatoes both in the garden and on the plate.

full sun
moderate water
30-60 days to harvest

Lettuce

beginner

Lactuca sativa

A cool-season crop perfect for beginners, lettuce grows quickly and provides fresh salad greens throughout spring and fall.

partial shade
high water
30-60 days to harvest

Peppers

intermediate

Capsicum annuum

From sweet bells to spicy jalapeños, peppers add color, flavor, and nutrition to your garden and kitchen.

full sun
moderate water
60-90 days to harvest

Zucchini

beginner

Cucurbita pepo

A prolific summer squash that's perfect for beginners, one or two plants can feed a family all season long.

full sun
high water
35-55 days to harvest

Kale

beginner

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

A nutritional powerhouse that thrives in cool weather, kale becomes sweeter after frost and can produce for months.

full sun
moderate water
50-65 days to harvest

Carrots

intermediate

Daucus carota

Sweet, crunchy, and packed with nutrients, homegrown carrots have incomparable flavor and can be grown in even small spaces.

full sun
moderate water
60-80 days to harvest

Green Beans

beginner

Phaseolus vulgaris

Easy to grow and highly productive, green beans are perfect for succession planting and provide harvests all summer long.

full sun
moderate water
50-60 days to harvest

Cucumbers

beginner

Cucumis sativus

Refreshing and productive, cucumbers are great for fresh eating and pickling, with varieties suited for any garden size.

full sun
high water
50-70 days to harvest

Radishes

beginner

Raphanus sativus

The fastest growing vegetable in the garden, radishes are perfect for beginners and great for succession planting.

full sun
moderate water
22-30 days to harvest

Spinach

beginner

Spinacia oleracea

A cool-season green packed with nutrients, spinach is easy to grow in spring and fall, perfect for small spaces.

partial shade
moderate water
40-50 days to harvest

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