Medium Veggie Garden Box
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.
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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.
Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Prefers steady cool weather. Use floating row covers to guard against hard freezes.
Marigold
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Start indoors or protect with tunnels; tolerates mild cold but not hard frost.
Roma Tomato
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Not frost-tolerant. Only viable in winter with a heated greenhouse or tall tunnel.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Needs warmth. Only suitable in winter inside heated tunnels or greenhouses.
Brussels Sprouts
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Excellent for winter. Tolerates frost well. Use stakes to support tall plants.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Prefers cool seasons. Cover with frost cloth if frost is expected.
Red Russian Kale
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Extremely cold-hardy. Flavor improves with light frost.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Grow in raised beds and cover with plastic during frosts. Grows best between 40–60°F (5–15°C).
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cover with clear plastic at night below freezing; needs moist, well-drained soil.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Improves flavor after light frosts. Great for winter growing with minimal protection.
Red Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cold-tolerant, but use row covers during extreme freezes.
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start in early fall. Use row tunnels to ensure heads form before hard frosts.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
63–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Great winter performer. Protect from prolonged freezing.
Endive
Plant to harvest:
50–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Tolerates cold well. Use straw or mulch to prevent soil from freezing.
Celery
Plant to harvest:
100–130 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Start early in fall; use thermal cover and deep mulch to insulate roots.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Very cold-tolerant. Plant densely in rows, cover with mulch to retain warmth.
Sage
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Hardy perennial. Mulch the base well to protect roots from deep freeze.
Purple Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Use low tunnels or frost cloth; keep picking side shoots; water every 2–3 days.
Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
60–85 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Tie leaves over the head for protection and uniform color; 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.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; water every 3 days.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
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.
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.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
35–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Quick-growing; harvest outer leaves regularly; water every 2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oregano
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest sprigs before flowering; water every 3–4 days.
Purple Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Use low tunnels or frost cloth; keep picking side shoots; water every 2–3 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.
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
70–80 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Compact and hardy; cover with light cloth to prevent frost damage; water every 3 days.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Thrives in cool weather; harvest outer leaves to extend yield; water every 2 days.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cut main stem early to promote tender side shoots; water every 2–3 days.
Arugula
Plant to harvest:
30–45 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Very quick; sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest; water every 2 days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alpine Berry
Plant to harvest:
120–150 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cold-tolerant; mulch to extend winter harvest; water every 2–3 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.
Celery
Plant to harvest:
85–100 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Prefers consistent moisture; blanch stalks by shading; water every 2 days.
Arugula
Plant to Harvest:
30–40 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Fast-growing and frost-tolerant, arugula thrives in cold. Grow under row covers for a steady winter harvest.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
60–80 days
Space Needed:
16-24inches
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.
Bok Choy
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This compact bush variety benefits from a trellis for cleaner fruit. Keep soil consistently moist to prevent
bitterness.
Brussel Sprouts
Plant to harvest:
90–120 days
Space Needed:
16-24 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.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–80 days
Space Needed:
12-16 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.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
55–75 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Needs protection from hard freezes. Grow under cold frames for sweet, tender heads during winter.
Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–100 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Kale thrives in the cooler days of fall. Frost enhances the flavor and texture, making it ideal for late-season
harvests.
Collard Greens
Plant to harvest:
60–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
This sun-loving plant prefers heat, so it’s best to grow tomatillos early in the fall and harvest before nights get
cold.
Jack B Little Mini Pumpkin
Plant to harvest:
95–110 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Unlike cool-weather greens, Malabar Spinach thrives in warm fall conditions. Harvest regularly and provide trellis
support for vertical growth.
Mustard
Plant to harvest:
40–60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Mustard greens grow fast and taste best in cooler weather. Plant in early fall for tender, mildly spicy leaves that
resist bolting.
Purple Magic Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Withstands frost. Grow in full sun and harvest when heads are firm. Cold brings out deeper color and sweeter flavor.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
63–76 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Compact and quick, ideal for tight spaces in winter gardens. Frost boosts flavor.
Swiss Chard – Bright Lights
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Slow but steady grower in winter. Colorful stems tolerate cold if mulched and protected. Harvest outer leaves first.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Winter-hardy and productive. Frost enhances flavor. Ideal for harvesting through light snow or cold rain.
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. Whether you have a small yard or just a balcony, this layout is designed to make gardening easy and enjoyable for everyone. Let’s dive into your gardening journey!
