Crops
214 crops found
Adzuki Bean
Vigna angularis
Warm-season legume with small red beans. Used in Asian sweet and savory dishes.
Amaranth
Amaranthus cruentus
Ancient pseudo-cereal with edible grain and leaves. Ornamental flower heads.
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Biennial herb growing to 6 feet. Stems candied for confectionery. All parts used.
Annual Ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Fast-establishing cool-season grass. Good for erosion control and nutrient scavenging.
Apple
Malus domestica
Deciduous tree fruit requiring winter chill. Thousands of cultivars from sweet to tart.
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Deciduous stone fruit blooming early. Susceptible to late frost damage.
Artichoke
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
Perennial thistle producing edible flower buds. Prefers mild winters.
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
Cool-season leafy green with peppery flavor. Quick to bolt in heat.
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Perennial vegetable producing spears for 15-20 years once established.
Austrian Winter Pea
Pisum sativum var. arvense
Winter-hardy field pea. Fixes nitrogen over winter. Good in mixes with small grains.
Avocado
Persea americana
Subtropical evergreen tree. Type A and Type B for cross-pollination.
Banana
Musa acuminata
Tropical herbaceous plant. Dwarf varieties suitable for containers in cold climates.
Barley
Hordeum vulgare
Ancient cereal grain. Two-row and six-row types. Used in bread, beer, and animal feed.
Barley (Cover)
Hordeum vulgare
Cool-season grass cover crop. Fast establishment. Good nurse crop for slower-establishing legumes.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Warm-season annual herb. Pinch flowers to encourage leaf production.
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Evergreen tree or large shrub. Aromatic leaves used in soups and stews. Slow-growing.
Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Warm-season legume available as bush or pole types. Fixes nitrogen.
Beet
Beta vulgaris
Cool-season root crop. Both roots and greens are edible.
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Tropical vine producing warty bitter fruit. Used in Asian and Indian cooking.
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Perennial bramble. Thorny and thornless varieties. Very productive once established.