The following are an alphabetical listing of all of the annual vegetables (excluding peppers and tomatoes) that may be available at Plant Sale, along with growing tips and other relevant information. Note that not all varieties are available every year. For a full listing of available varieties and to see what’s in stock, visit our farm store.

VEGETABLES

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Arugula, “Esmee” - Eruca vesicaria
Description: A selection of regular arugula with less deeply lobed leaves and a slightly milder flavor. Early, heat tolerant.
Growing Tips: Will regrow if cut above growing tip. Once it “bolts” it becomes bitter.
Season: Cool
Light: Full sun to part shade
Harvest: 6-9 inches

Bean, “Dulcina” – Phaseolus vulgaris
Description: Tender and full-flavored Italian flat-pod beans. The sweet, tender medium-green pods are borne on large semi-upright plants. High resistance to bean mosaic virus.
Growing Tips: Choose well drained soil. Harvest beans regularly to encourage production.
Spacing: 3”
Height: 24”
Light: Full sun

Bitter Gourd, “Dark Jade Hybrid” - Momordica charantia
Description: This India-type bitter gourd is high yielding. Fruit are dark green, over 2 inches diameter, and about 8-10 inch long weighing about half pound each. Use in soup, stir-fries and stuffed. Young leaf shoots are edible.
Planting tips: Wait to transplant until the threat of frost has passed. Train to climb a vertical trellis for better circulation and ease of harvest
Spacing: 3 ft.
Light: full sun

Broccoli, “Durapack” - Brassica oleracea
Description: Highly productive and heat tolerant broccoli forming domed, uniform crowns.
Growing Tips: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with high organic content.. Supply regular water during early growth.
Spacing: 12 inches
Height: 2’
Light: Full sun

Cantaloupe, “Astound” - Cucumis melo
Description: A round, oval melon with firm interior and high sugar content.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best. Consistent moisture content during early growth, but overwatering close to harvest can result in bland fruits.
Spacing: 3’
Height: 1’
Light: Full sun

Chard, “Bright Lights” - Beta vulgaris
Description: The golden standard for rainbow chard
Growing Tips: Prefers a well-balanced fertile soil
Spacing: 8-12”
Height: 12-18”
Light: Full sun

Collards, “Flash” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Dark green smooth leaves, offers repeated harvests
Growing Tips: Prefer a fertile, well-drained soil. Consistent moisture provides the best quality leaves.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 24 inches
Light: Full sun, partial shade

Cucumber, “Jackson Classic” - Cucumis sativus
Description: Pickling cucumbers, medium dark green with small white spines. Broad intermediate resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, and powdery mildew keeps plants healthy all season.
Growing Tips: Best when harvested at 3-4 inches long.
Spacing: Plant 1 foot apart or in hills of 3 plants each 3 feet apart.
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender

Cucumber, “American Slicing” - Cucumis sativus
Description: Long, slender, uniformly dark green slicing cucumbers, even under weather stress. Begins bearing late, but picks for a relatively long time.
Growing Tips: Pick daily when plant begins to bear fruit.
Spacing: Plant 1 foot apart or in hills of 3 plants each 3 feet apart.
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender

Eggplant, “Orient Express” - Solanum melongena
Description: Dark purple Asian type slender eggplant that sets fruit and produces early and dependably in the North.
Growing Tips: Eggplant requires warmth - do not set out too early. Cut the eggplant instead of pulling full plant to avoid plant injury.
Spacing: 20-30 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender

Eggplant, “Nadia” - Solanum melongena
Description: A classic early bell-shaped Italian-style eggplant that sets fruit and produces early and dependably in the North.
Growing Tips: Eggplant requires warmth - do not set out too early. Cut the eggplant instead of pulling full plant to avoid plant injury.
Spacing: 20-30 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender

Husk Cherry, “Goldie” - Physalis pruinosa
Description: Sweet golden berries inside papery husks. Can be eaten raw, dried like raisins, frozen or made into preserves.
Growing Tips: Can stake. Plants drop ripe fruit, could be picked from the ground
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: more cold tolerant than tomatoes

Kale, “Winterbor” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Broad, frilly, dark green leaves.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
Light: Full sun

Kale, “Lacinato” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Extra dark green, noncurled. Rich tender leaves have softer texture than curly kales. Tolerant of hot and cold.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 24 inches
Light: Full sun

Kale, “Scarlet” – Brassica oleracea
Description: Broad, frilly, purple leaves.
Growing Tips: Will thrive in well-drained, fertile soils.
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
Light: Full sun

Okra Jambalaya - Abelmoschus esculentus
Description: Early, high-yielding, dark green pods. Large, robust flowers are also edible, and may be stuffed or used as a garnish. Growing Tips: Requires warm weather, well-drained soil (as it has a shallow root system), and dislikes high nitrogen. Pick under 7 inches.
Spacing: 12 inches
Planting Date: Early June
Hardiness: Very tender

Sorrel, French - Rumex acetosa
Description: A perennial leafy green that will be first up and last standing in your garden. 8” tender leaves have bright, lemony flavor. Use sparingly in salad or generously in soups and sauces.
Growing Tips: Cut back plant to promote new, tender growth.
Spacing: 6-12”
Height: 12”
Light: Sun/part shade

Watermelon, “Mini Love” - Citrillus lanatus
Description: A personal-sized watermelon with 3-5lb fruits born abundantly on long vines. Dark pink flesh is crisp with high sugar content. Fruits contain seeds.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best. Provide consistent moisture content during early growth, but overwatering close to harvest can result in bland fruits.
Spacing: 3’
Height: 1’
Light: Full sun

Zucchini, “Dunja” - Cucurbita pepo
Description: Highly productive of consistent 7-8” fruits. Offers more disease resistance than most varieties.
Growing Tips: Light, well-drained soil is best.
Spacing: 3 feet
Height: 3 feet
Light: Full sun