Crops
73 crops found
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.
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.
Bok Choy
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Asian green with crisp white stems and tender dark green leaves. Fast-growing cool-season.
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Cool-season cole crop producing edible flower heads. Harvest before flowers open.
Broccoli Rabe
Brassica rapa var. ruvo
Italian green with small broccoli-like buds and bitter flavor. Fast-growing cool-season crop.
Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Cool-season cole crop. Sprouts form along central stalk. Improves after frost.
Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cool-season cole crop forming dense heads. Green, red, and savoy varieties.
Cardoon
Cynara cardunculus
Artichoke relative grown for its edible leaf stalks. Requires blanching before harvest.
Carrot
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Root vegetable grown in cool to warm seasons. Requires loose, deep soil.
Cassava
Manihot esculenta
Tropical root crop and major calorie source worldwide. Very drought-tolerant.
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cool-season cole crop. More temperature-sensitive than broccoli or cabbage.
Celeriac
Apium graveolens var. rapaceum
Root celery grown for its knobby root. Celery flavor without stringy stalks.
Celery
Apium graveolens
Cool-season crop requiring rich soil and consistent moisture.
Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Cool-season leafy green related to beets. Colorful stems. Heat-tolerant for a green.
Chayote
Sechium edule
Tropical perennial vine producing pear-shaped fruit. Plant the whole fruit.
Chinese Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra
Asian brassica also called gai lan. Thick stems and small florets with mild bitterness.