Plant Education Kit

Explore the vibrant plants included in your winter subscription — perfect for cold-weather recipes.

Learn how each variety thrives in the cold 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

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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

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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

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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.

Armenian Cucumber

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Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches

Tip:
Armenian cucumbers are excellent for hot, dry climates due to their heat tolerance and ability to thrive in high temperatures. They grow best with supporting structures and they are vining plants.

Malabar Spinach

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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.

Black-Eyed Pea

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Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
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.

Jalapeno

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Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches

Tip:
This is a heat tolerant jalapeno variety. More sun and warmth make spicier peppers. Harvest when dark green for a mild flavor or red for sweetness.

Green String Bean - Contender Bush 

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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.

Tomato - Rio Grande

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Plant to harvest:
75–80 days
Space it needs:
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.

Okra

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Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches

Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.

Bunching Onion

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Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Can be grown year-round. Harvest at any size depending on preference. Bunching onions (also known as scallions or green onions) are a fantastic addition to warm weather gardens, especially for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, quick-growing crop.

Cantaloupe

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Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches

Tip:
Trellising your cantaloupe 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.

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.

Luffa

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Plant to harvest:
90–120 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches

Tip:
Requires a strong trellis for best growth. Harvest young for eating or let mature for sponges.

Green Zucchini

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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.

Egyptian Spinach

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Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Egyptian spinach is highly heat-tolerant and thrives in warm climates. Regular harvesting of the tender leaves will encourage more growth, so make sure to cut back older leaves to maintain plant health.

Lima Bean

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Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Lima beans prefer warm, sunny weather and benefit from well-drained soil. Make sure to provide them with adequate support if growing pole varieties to ensure they don’t topple over.

Yellow Squash- Crookneck

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Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches

Tip:
Harvest when 4–6 inches long for best texture. Remove old leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.

Thyme

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Plant to harvest:
70-90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Thyme prefers dry, well-draining soil and thrives with minimal watering. Trim regularly to prevent woodiness and to encourage fresh, tender growth.

Basil

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Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Basil thrives in full sun and needs warm temperatures to reach its full flavor potential. Regularly pinch off the flower buds to prevent the plant from going to seed, ensuring a longer harvest period.

Dwarf Cherry Tomato

Plant to Harvest:
65–75 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.

Tomato - Rio Grande

Plant to harvest:
75–80 days
Space it needs:
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.

Bell Pepper

Plant to harvest:
60-90 days
Space it needs:
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.

Sugar Snap Pea

Plant to harvest:
50-70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 (or closer) 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.

Freckled Lettuce

Plant to harvest:
45-55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Lettuce requires consistent watering to keep the leaves crisp and tender, so avoid letting the soil dry out. For a continual harvest, trim the outer leaves regularly, allowing the inner leaves to grow and stay fresh longer.

Butter Lettuce

Plant to harvest:
45-55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Lettuce requires consistent watering to keep the leaves crisp and tender, so avoid letting the soil dry out. For a continual harvest, trim the outer leaves regularly, allowing the inner leaves to grow and stay fresh longer.

Eggplant

Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches

Tip:
This is a heat tolerant jalapeno variety. More sun and warmth make spicier peppers. Harvest when dark green for a mild flavor or red for sweetness.

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.

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.

Yellow Zucchini

Plant to harvest:
55–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches

Tip:
This is a bush bean variety, and fixes nitrogen in the soil to support neighboring plants. Unlike typical green beans, Roma II beans are flat-podded and have a rich, nutty flavor that holds up well in cooking.

Serrano Pepper

Plant to harvest:
75-85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches

Tip:
Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapeños and offer a crisp, clean heat. Stake the plant if the branches become heavy with peppers.

Alpine Berries

Plant to harvest:
60-90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Alpine strawberries thrive in hydroponic systems, offering a steady harvest of delicious, sweet berries throughout the growing season. To achieve the best flavor, ensure they receive ample light. To ensure a great harvest, you may need to hand-pollinate the flowers since these plants rely on wind or insects for pollination in outdoor environments.

Dill

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Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches

Tip:
Small watermelons typically grow to about 5–10 pounds in weight. These plants are often referred to as mini or personal-sized watermelons, and thrive in hot weather and love full sun.

Spinach

Plant to harvest:
40-50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Spinach loves to grow fast, so keep it well-watered and watch those vibrant leaves pop up! For the tastiest harvest, pick the outer leaves first and leave the center to keep producing fresh, tender greens all season long.

Red Yard Long Bean

Plant to harvest:
60-90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
This is a pole bean variety that requires relissing to grow. It produces long, slender, deep-red pods that can reach up to 18 inches long. It is also sometimes called the yardlong bean or chinese red noodle bean.

Cilantro 

Plant to harvest:
45-70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches

Tip:
Cilantro bolts quickly in warm weather, so plant in partial shade or use succession planting every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvests. Trim outer leaves frequently to encourage bushier growth and prevent early flowering.

Arugula

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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