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
Purple Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
70–90 días
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cover with low tunnels or frost cloth to protect from frost; keep harvesting side shoots.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Tolerates light frost; cut outer leaves to encourage regrowth; water every 2–3 days.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
55–75 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest bottom leaves first for continuous picking; water every 2–3 days.
Oregano
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Space Needed:
12-16 in
Tip:
Harvest sprigs before flowering; water every 3–4 days.
Collard Greens
Plant to harvest:
60–80 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Pick lower leaves first; tolerates frost; water every 2–3 days.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; water every 3 days.
Copenhagen Green Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Small, round heads; cover with cloth to prevent frost damage; water every 3 days.
Cilantro
Plant to harvest:
45–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Bolt-sensitive; harvest leaves early for best taste; water every 2 days.
Arugula
Plant to harvest:
30–45 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Very quick; sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest; water every 2 days.
Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
60–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Tie leaves over the head for protection and uniform color; water every 2–3 days.
Brussels Sprouts
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest sprouts from bottom up when firm; water every 3 days.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when plump and crisp; water every 2–3 days.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
60–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Small, early maturing heads; good for tight spaces; water every 3 days.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cut main stem early to promote tender side shoots; water every 2–3 days.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Thrives in cool weather; harvest outer leaves to extend yield; water every 2 days.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Crisp speckled leaves; harvest young for best flavor; water every 2 days.
Red Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cool-season crop; pick outer leaves to extend harvest; water every 2 days.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Quick-growing; harvest outer leaves regularly; water every 2 days.
Dianthus
Plant to harvest:
110–120 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Grown mainly for flowers; pinch spent blooms; water every 3 days.
Purple Snow Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when flat and tender; water every 2–3 days.
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.
