Crops
214 crops found
Mandarin
Citrus reticulata
Easy-peel citrus including tangerines and clementines. Cold-hardier than oranges.
Mango
Mangifera indica
Tropical evergreen tree. Hundreds of cultivars worldwide. Needs frost-free climate.
Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Tender perennial related to oregano but sweeter and milder. Annual in cold climates.
Medlar
Mespilus germanica
Small deciduous tree. Fruit must be bletted (frost-softened) before eating.
Millet
Panicum miliaceum
Fast-growing warm-season grain. Very drought-tolerant. Multiple species grown.
Mint
Mentha spp.
Perennial herb that spreads aggressively. Grow in containers to control.
Mizuna
Brassica rapa var. nipposinica
Japanese mustard green with feathery leaves and mild peppery flavor.
Mulberry
Morus spp.
Fast-growing deciduous tree producing abundant sweet berries. Very productive.
Mung Bean
Vigna radiata
Warm-season legume used for sprouts and dry beans. Short maturity cycle.
Muscadine
Vitis rotundifolia
Native southeastern grape with thick skin and musky flavor. Very disease-resistant.
Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
Cool-season leafy green with spicy flavor. Very fast growing.
Napa Cabbage
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Asian cabbage with elongated heads and mild flavor. Used for kimchi.
Nectarine
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Smooth-skinned peach variant. Same care as peaches but slightly more cold-sensitive.
New Zealand Spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
Heat-tolerant spinach substitute. Spreading ground cover that thrives in summer.
Oat
Avena sativa
Cool-season cereal grain. Also used as cover crop and green manure.
Oats (Cover)
Avena sativa
Fast-growing cool-season grass. Winter-kills in cold climates providing easy-to-manage mulch.
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
Heat-loving crop thriving in hot summers. Harvest pods young at 2-3 inches.
Olive
Olea europaea
Long-lived evergreen tree. Must cure fruit before eating. Drought-tolerant.
Onion
Allium cepa
Cool-season bulb crop. Day-length sensitive; choose short-day or long-day types for your region.
Orange
Citrus sinensis
Evergreen citrus producing sweet juicy fruit. Navel and Valencia types.