Plant Education Plus Spring Kit
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.
Click HERE to Download a garden layout for your medium veggie garden for layout examples.
The Plants
Sungold Cherry Tomato
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cover with low tunnels or frost cloth to protect from frost; keep harvesting side shoots.
Beefsteak Tomato
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Prefers steady cool weather. Use floating row covers to guard against hard freezes.
Jalapeño
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start indoors or protect with tunnels; tolerates mild cold but not hard frost.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Not frost-tolerant. Only viable in winter with a heated greenhouse or tall tunnel.
English Cucumber
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Needs warmth. Only suitable in winter inside heated tunnels or greenhouses.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Excellent for winter. Tolerates frost well. Use stakes to support tall plants.
Green Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Prefers cool seasons. Cover with frost cloth if frost is expected.
Yellow Crookneck Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Extremely cold-hardy. Flavor improves with light frost.
Mini Watermelon
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Grow in raised beds and cover with plastic during frosts. Grows best between 40–60°F (5–15°C).
Canteloupe
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Cover with clear plastic at night below freezing; needs moist, well-drained soil.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Improves flavor after light frosts. Great for winter growing with minimal protection.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cold-tolerant, but use row covers during extreme freezes.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Start in early fall. Use row tunnels to ensure heads form before hard frosts.
Eggplant
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Great winter performer. Protect from prolonged freezing.
Sweet Banana Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Tolerates cold well. Use straw or mulch to prevent soil from freezing.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Start early in fall; use thermal cover and deep mulch to insulate roots.
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 evenly moist and protect from temperature swings.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Thrives in cool weather; provide shade as temperatures rise.
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 it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors and transplant after soil has warmed. Needs full sun and steady 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 regular watering.
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 to prevent bolting.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Prefers consistent moisture and light shade as temperatures warm.
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.
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.
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 vines.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Prefers cool temperatures 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.
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.
Romanesco Cauliflower
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space it needs:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring for cool weather growth. Keep soil consistently moist and protect from temperature swings.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Thrives in cool weather; provide shade as temperatures rise.
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 has warmed. Needs full sun and steady moisture.
Sweet Banana Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–85 days
Space Needed:
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 regularly and keep soil moist to prevent bolting.
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.
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.
Collard Greens
Plant to harvest:
60–85 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Thrives in cool weather and tolerates light heat.
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 vines.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring in cool conditions. Keep soil consistently moist and protect from heat.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Prefers cool temperatures and consistent moisture for firm heads.
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 as temperatures increase.
Collard Greens
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth throughout the spring season.
Frisse Endive
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Keep soil evenly moist; blanch inner leaves if desired for improved texture and reduced bitterness.
Golden Swiss Chard
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 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.
Green Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Cut outer leaves first to allow the plant to continue producing through spring.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
30–45 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest leaves frequently and provide light shade if temperatures rise to prevent bolting.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to Harvest:
60–70 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Ensure steady moisture and adequate nutrients for uniform head formation.
Romaine Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Maintain consistent watering to promote upright, well-formed heads and reduce bitterness.
Shelling Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Use trellising or support to improve airflow and make harvesting easier during spring growth.
Spinach
Plant to Harvest:
35–50 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest leaves regularly and keep soil cool and moist to slow bolting.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Provide vertical support and harvest pods frequently to encourage continued 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. 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!
