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
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
consistent watering.
Beefsteak Tomato
Plant to Harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Start indoors early and transplant after last frost. Use cages or stakes to support heavy fruit.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors and transplant only after soil warms. Prefers full sun and steady moisture.
Mini Watermelon
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant after last frost in warm soil. Needs full sun, space to spread, and consistent watering.
Eggplant
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start indoors and transplant once soil is fully warm. Requires full sun and rich, well-drained soil.
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 temperatures.
Canteloupe
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant after last frost in warm soil. Grow in full sun with good airflow to reduce disease.
Jalapeño
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors. Transplant after soil warms; prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Pickling Cucumber
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Direct sow or transplant after last frost. Harvest regularly to encourage continuous production.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Direct sow early in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Provide a trellis for climbing.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Keep soil moist and protect from heat as temperatures rise.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring. Harvest outer leaves often and provide partial shade in warmer weather.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Thrives in cool weather; bolt-resistant varieties perform best as days warm.
English Cucumber
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant after last frost or transplant seedlings. Train vines on a trellis for better airflow.
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.
Yellow Crookneck Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant after last frost in warm soil. Harvest young and often to boost production.
Green Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Direct sow after last frost. Needs full sun, space, and regular watering.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Tolerates cool weather well and improves flavor with steady growth.
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 for proper pollination.
Collard Greens
Plant to harvest:
60–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Thrives in cool weather and can tolerate light heat as spring progresses.
Sweet Banana Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors. Transplant after last frost; prefers warm soil and full sun.
Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
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 early spring for cool weather growth. Keep soil consistently moist and protect from sudden temperature
changes.
Clementine Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Maintain even moisture and use row covers if frost is expected.
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 support for climbing vines.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring. Thrives in cool weather; provide light 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 seeds indoors. 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 often 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 and keep soil evenly moist.
Collard Greens
Plant to harvest:
60–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Prefers cool temperatures and tolerates mild heat as spring progresses.
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 seeds indoors early. Transplant after last frost and provide cages or stakes for support.
Shelling Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Direct sow early spring. Grows best in cool temperatures with 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 weather.
Purple Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Requires cool temperatures and even moisture for proper 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 containers to control spreading.
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.
