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• Lettuce

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial afternoon shade · Soil: Moist, fertile soil · Watering: Shallow, frequent watering to keep leaves crisp

• Carrot

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Deeply loosened, sandy soil free of rocks · Watering: Constant, gentle surface moisture until germination

• Spinach

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Light, regular watering, soil lightly damp and even

• Kale

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun, tolerates light shade in warmer months · Soil: Moist, rich soil with plenty of compost · Watering: Steady watering, uniformly moist without becoming soggy

• Radish

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun, tolerates partial shade when temperatures rise · Soil: Loose, fine-textured soil free of rocks and hard clay · Watering: Consistent, light, frequent watering

• Peas

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Steady, even moisture, avoid waterlogging

• Broccoli

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Consistent watering, soil evenly moist

• Onion

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil free of heavy clay · Watering: Consistent, regular watering

• Potato

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, deep, well-draining soil · Watering: Even moisture, never soggy

• Cabbage

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Steady, even moisture

• Cauliflower

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent watering, never dry out

• Brussels Sprouts

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady moisture throughout the season

• Beets

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil free of rocks · Watering: Even, regular moisture

• Turnip

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent moisture for tender roots

• Parsnip

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Deep, loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady moisture, deep watering

• Swiss Chard

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering, soil evenly moist

• Collard Greens

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Steady, even moisture

• Mustard Greens

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Arugula

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Frequent, light watering

• Bok Choy

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent moisture

• Leek

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady, regular watering

• Celery

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, constantly moist soil · Watering: Frequent watering, never dry

• Kohlrabi

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Even, regular moisture

• Rutabaga

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady moisture

• Garlic

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Moderate watering, drier as bulbs mature

• Shallot

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate, even moisture

• Scallion

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Endive

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent moisture

• Artichoke

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular, deep watering

• Asparagus

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, deep, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering while establishing

• Rhubarb

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, deep, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering, keep soil moist

• Fava Beans

  cool-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Tomato

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours daily · Soil: Rich soil mixed with plenty of compost · Watering: Deep, regular watering at the base, keeping soil evenly moist

• Cucumber

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sunlight · Soil: Rich, compost-amended soil that drains well · Watering: Consistent, deep watering to keep fruits crisp

• Sweet Pepper

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady, moderate watering, moist but never waterlogged

• Zucchini

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun, uninterrupted light all day · Soil: Rich, loose soil mixed generously with compost · Watering: Deep watering once or twice a week at the base

• Green Beans

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Average, well-draining garden soil · Watering: Moderate watering near the base, moist while flowering and forming pods

• Eggplant

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Deep, regular watering, soil evenly moist

• Okra

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering, tolerates heat

• Sweet Corn

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Pumpkin

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with compost · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Butternut Squash

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Acorn Squash

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent, deep watering

• Sweet Potato

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate, regular watering

• Hot Pepper

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady, moderate watering

• Tomatillo

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering, soil evenly moist

• Yardlong Beans

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Lima Beans

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining soil · Watering: Steady moisture, especially while pods form

• Edamame

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Winter Squash

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Chayote

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Malabar Spinach

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• New Zealand Spinach

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Runner Beans

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Black-Eyed Peas

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates heat and poor soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Spaghetti Squash

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Pattypan Squash

  warm-season vegetables · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent, deep watering

• Basil

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Loose, well-draining soil · Watering: Consistent moisture whenever the top inch of soil feels dry

• Parsley

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering, soil uniformly moist

• Fennel

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering, avoid waterlogging

• Cilantro

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering, keep soil moist

• Dill

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering, avoid waterlogging

• Mint

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, rich soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Oregano

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil · Watering: Moderate watering, avoid soggy soil

• Thyme

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, even sandy soil · Watering: Moderate watering, let soil dry between waterings

• Rosemary

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, sandy soil · Watering: Moderate watering, avoid wet roots

• Sage

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Chives

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Tarragon

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Marjoram

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Lavender

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, sandy soil · Watering: Low to moderate watering, avoid wet soil

• Lemon Balm

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Stevia

  herbs · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Bay Leaf

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Curry Leaf

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Vietnamese Coriander

  herbs · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, rich soil · Watering: Regular watering, keep soil moist

• Strawberry

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, compost, slightly acidic, exceptionally well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering to keep the root zone damp, especially while establishing and setting fruit

• Cantaloupe

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Deep watering, less as fruit ripens

• Watermelon

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining, sandy-loam soil · Watering: Deep, regular watering

• Blueberry

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Acidic, well-draining soil rich in organic matter · Watering: Regular watering, keep root zone moist

• Raspberry

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Blackberry

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Grape

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate, deep watering once established

• Red Currant

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Gooseberry

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Fig

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering, avoid waterlogging

• Kiwi

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Passion Fruit

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Rich, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Melon

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Deep watering, less as fruit ripens

• Honeydew Melon

  fruits/berries · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Warm, well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Deep watering, less as fruit ripens

• Marigold

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates average soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Sunflower

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Nasturtium

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Zinnia

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering at soil level

• Cosmos

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil · Watering: Moderate watering, avoid overwatering

• Calendula

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Borage

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Sweet Pea

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil · Watering: Regular watering

• Lupine

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil · Watering: Moderate watering

• Echinacea

  flowers/companions · Sun: Full sun · Soil: Well-draining soil · Watering: Moderate watering once established