Large Veggie Garden
Explore the vibrant plants included in your fall 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
Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early in spring. Prefers cool temperatures; protect young plants from late frosts with row covers.
Romanesco Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant in early spring for cool weather growth. Keep soil consistently moist and protect from sudden temperature
drops.
Clementine Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Use row covers to protect from late frosts and ensure even watering.
Sungold Cherry Tomato
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after frost risk has passed; provide full sun and steady
watering.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Direct sow early in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Provide a trellis for climbing vines.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring. Thrives in cool weather; provide shade as temperatures rise to prevent bolting.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors and transplant only after soil has warmed. Needs full sun and consistent moisture.
Sweet Banana Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Start indoors and transplant after last frost. Prefers warm soil and full sun.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Harvest outer leaves regularly and keep soil moist.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Protect from heat as temperatures rise.
Anaheim Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors. Transplant after last frost; grows best in warm temperatures and full sun.
Jalapeño
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start indoors and transplant after soil warms. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Prefers cool weather and consistent moisture for firm heads.
Tomatillo
Plant to harvest:
75–100 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Start indoors and transplant after last frost. Plant at least two plants for proper pollination.
Beefsteak Tomato
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Start indoors early and transplant after last frost. Use cages or stakes to support heavy fruit.
Shelling Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Direct sow early spring. Prefers cool temperatures and consistent moisture.
Celery
Plant to harvest:
85–120 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Start indoors early. Keep soil consistently moist and enrich with compost; prefers cooler spring conditions.
Purple Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Requires cool temperatures and even moisture for best head formation.
Peppermint
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant in spring in full sun to partial shade. Grows vigorously; consider planting in containers to control spread.
Alpine Berry
Plant to Harvest:
90–120 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Provide full sun and consistent moisture; remove runners to focus energy on fruit production.
Brussel Sprouts
Plant to Harvest:
90–110 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Maintain steady growth with regular watering and nutrients for well-formed sprouts.
Bunching Onion
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest as needed once stems reach usable size; consistent moisture improves flavor.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
45–55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Keep soil evenly moist to promote tender leaves and prevent bitterness.
Clementine Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
65–75 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Maintain consistent watering to reduce stress and support proper head development.
Collard Greens
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous spring production.
Frisse Endive
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Even moisture supports steady growth; blanch inner leaves if a milder flavor is desired.
Golden Swiss Chard
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest outer leaves first to allow continuous regrowth through spring.
Green Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest the main head promptly to encourage side shoot development.
Icelandic Poppies
Plant to Harvest:
90–120 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Grow in full sun with well-drained soil; remove spent blooms to extend flowering.
Kohlrabi
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest bulbs while young and tender for best texture and flavor.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
30–45 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest leaves frequently and provide light shade if temperatures increase.
Peppermint
Plant to Harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth; contains spread by planting in containers if needed.
Peppermint Swiss Chard
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cut outer leaves to allow steady regrowth throughout spring.
Purple Snow Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Provide trellising and harvest pods frequently to maintain production.
Romanesco Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Consistent moisture and mild temperatures help maintain shape and color.
Romaine Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Keep soil evenly moist for upright growth and crisp texture.
Savoy Cabbage
Plant to Harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Ensure steady watering and nutrients for firm, well-textured heads.
Shelling Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Use vertical support for better airflow and easier harvesting.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Trellis plants and harvest often to encourage continued pod production.
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.
