Crops
214 crops found
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Tropical rhizome with bright orange flesh. Needs long warm growing season.
Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Cool-season root crop. Both roots and greens are edible. Fast-growing.
Vietnamese Coriander
Persicaria odorata
Tropical herb with cilantro-like flavor. Does not bolt in heat like cilantro.
Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
Aquatic or semi-aquatic green with peppery flavor. Grows in shallow running water.
Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
Warm-season vine requiring long growing season and lots of space.
Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Major cereal grain. Winter and spring types. Can be grown in small plots for home use.
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Perennial legume. Low-growing living mulch and nitrogen fixer. Excellent in pathways and orchards.
Winter Melon
Benincasa hispida
Large Asian gourd used in soups. Stores for months. Waxy coating develops.
Winter Rye
Secale cereale
Cold-hardy winter annual grass. Excellent erosion control and weed suppression. Very deep roots.
Winter Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Cold-hardy winter annual grass. Moderate biomass. Good for grazing and grain if desired.
Yam
Dioscorea spp.
Tropical vine tuber. True yams differ from sweet potatoes. Some grow very large.
Yard Long Bean
Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Tropical climbing bean with pods reaching 12-30 inches. Heat-loving.
Yellow Mustard (Cover)
Sinapis alba
Fast-growing brassica cover crop. Biofumigant properties suppress soilborne diseases and nematodes.
Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo
Warm-season bush squash. Very productive; harvest frequently at 6-8 inches.