Small Veggie Garden
Explore the vibrant plants included in your summer subscription — perfect for warm-weather recipes like salads, grilled veggies, and salsas.
Learn how each variety thrives in the heat and how to place them in your garden for a productive growing season.
The Plants
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
Plant to Harvest:
65–75 days days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This tomato plant will stay small, growing to 18-24 inches in height. These compact plants thrive in the heat and
produce small, sweet, and flavorful fruits that mature quickly.
Malabar Spinach
Plant to Harvest:
50-70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Unlike traditional spinach, which struggles in the heat, Malabar Spinach thrives in the warm conditions. This plant
prefers hot weather and will not bolt like regular spinach. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth.
Cucumber - Spacemaster bush
Plant to harvest:
60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This compact bush variety benefits from a trellis for cleaner fruit. Keep soil consistently moist to prevent
bitterness.
Okra
Plant to harvest:
50-65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Green Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest when 6–8 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Mulching helps retain moisture and prevents soil from
splashing onto leaves.
Black-eyed Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Thrives in hot weather and is drought-tolerant. For the best yield, keep the soil consistently moist during
flowering and harvest pods when they are firm but not over-mature.
Green String Bean - Contender Bush
Plant to harvest:
50–55 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This bush variety is a classic green bean. This plant produces well in warm weather, and should be planted in full
sun. Add a layer of mulch to conserve water in hot months.
Armenian Cucumber
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Black-eyed Pea
Plant to Harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Okra
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Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Tomato - Rio Grande
Plant to harvest:
75–80 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
This is a heat-tolerant tomato variety, perfect for hot and tropical weather. Provide strong support as plants grow
to keep fruit off the ground.
Cantaloupe
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Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Trellising your canteloupe in your garden will be the easiest way to prevent the fruit from rotting. If you do not
want to trellis your leons, use a melon cradle to avoid rot and pests on the bottom of your fruits. Needs good air
circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Pick when the fruit easily separates from the vine.
Malabar Spinach
Plant to harvest:
50–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Unlike traditional spinach, which struggles in the heat, Malabar Spinach thrives in the warm conditions. This plant
prefers hot weather and will not bolt like regular spinach. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth.
Green String Bean - Contender Bush
Plant to harvest:
50–55 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This bush variety is a classic green bean. This plant produces well in warm weather, and should be planted in full
sun. Add a layer of mulch to conserve water in hot months.
Banana Pepper
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Plant to harvest:
70–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This is a heat tolerant banana pepper variety, perfect for tropical hot weather.Pick when yellow for a mild taste or
wait until red for more sweetness. Frequent harvesting increases production.
Green Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest when 6–8 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Mulching helps retain moisture and prevents soil from
splashing onto leaves.
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Bell Pepper
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Plant to Harvest:
60-90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This is a heat tolerant bell pepper to prepare for warm summer months. Bell peppers thrive in full sun and require
consistent moisture to prevent stress. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot—let the soil dry slightly
between waterings.
Cucumber - Spacemaster Bush
Plant to Harvest:
60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This compact bush variety benefits from a trellis for cleaner fruit. Keep soil consistently moist to prevent
bitterness.
Lettuce - Heat Tolerant
Plant to harvest:
45-55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety is specially to withstand warmer temperatures. Plant in partial shade or cover with shade cloth when
heat spikes. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Green Zucchini
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Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest when 6–8 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Mulching helps retain moisture and prevents soil from
splashing onto leaves.
Green String Bean - Contender Bush
Plant to harvest:
50–55 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This bush variety is a classic green bean. This plant produces well in warm weather, and should be planted in full
sun. Add a layer of mulch to conserve water in hot months.
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This tomato plant will stay small, growing to 18-24 inches in height. These compact plants thrive in the heat and
produce small, sweet, and flavorful fruits that mature quickly.
Eggplant
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Plant to harvest:
75-90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Eggplants thrive in full sun and benefit from a steady supply of water. Use a mulch around the base of the plant to
help retain moisture and keep weeds at bay.
Swiss Chard - Bright Lights
Plant to harvest:
50-60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety will turn lots of shades from pinks to yellows and more. Can be harvested leaf by leaf for a continuous
supply. Tolerates both heat and cold.
Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
60-100 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Regular watering and a well-drained, rich soil will help keep the plants healthy and encourage large heads.
Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
70-100 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cauliflower plants benefit from consistent moisture. Protect the heads from sunburn by blanching them—gently tie the
outer leaves over the head a few days before harvest.
Pea
Plant to harvest:
50-70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sugar snap peas are a climbing plant, so give them a sturdy trellis to help them reach their full potential. For the
sweetest peas, harvest when the pods are plump but still tender, as they get tough if left too long.
Kale
Plant to harvest:
55-75 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Kale is hardy and can tolerate several weather conditions. Regular harvesting of outer leaves will encourage
continuous growth and keep the plant producing.
Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45-55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety is specially to withstand warmer temperatures. Plant in partial shade or cover with shade cloth when
heat spikes. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Garden Layout
Get ready to transform your space into a vibrant veggie haven! We’ve put together a simple yet effective garden layout that will help you maximize your area and grow a variety of fresh, delicious vegetables.
