Small Plant Education Kit
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
Malabar Spinach
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.
Seminole Pumpkin
Plant to Harvest:
90-120 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Give each plant plenty of room to sprawl—Seminole pumpkins are vigorous growers and can spread 10–20 feet. If space
is tight, train the vines vertically on a strong trellis, and support developing pumpkins with slings made from
cloth or mesh to prevent breakage.
Okra
Plant to harvest:
50-65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Mini Pumpkin
Plant to harvest:
90-120 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Give each plant plenty of room to sprawl—Seminole pumpkins are vigorous growers and can spread 10–20 feet. If space
is tight, train the vines vertically on a strong trellis, and support developing pumpkins with slings made from
cloth or mesh to prevent breakage.
Lemon Basil
Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This basil variety adds a citrusy punch to dishes and is loved in both Thai and Italian cuisine. For the best
flavor, harvest just before it flowers.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety will turn lots of shades from pinks to yellows and more. Can be harvested leaf by leaf for a continuous
supply. Tolerates both heat and cold
Black-eyed Pea
Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space it needs:
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.
Celery
Plant to harvest:
120-150 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Celery is a water-loving plant and one of the most water-intensive vegetables to grow. Keep the soil consistently
moist and nutrient-rich for best results.
Armenian Cucumber
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Black-eyed Pea
Plant to Harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Okra
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Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest pods when they are 3–4 inches long for the best texture. Regular picking encourages continuous production.
Tomato - Rio Grande
Plant to harvest:
75–80 days
Space Needed:
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.
Cantaloupe
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Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Trellising your canteloupe 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.
Malabar Spinach
Plant to harvest:
50–70 days
Space it needs:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Bell Pepper
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Plant to Harvest:
60-90 days
Space Needed:
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.
Lettuce - Heat Tolerant
Plant to harvest:
45-55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety is specially to withstand warmer temperatures. Plant in partial shade or cover with shade cloth when
heat spikes. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Green Zucchini
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Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
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 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.
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Space it needs:
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.
Eggplant
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Plant to harvest:
75-90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 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.
Swiss Chard - Bright Lights
Plant to harvest:
50-60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This variety will turn lots of shades from pinks to yellows and more. Can be harvested leaf by leaf for a continuous
supply. Tolerates both heat and cold.
Rio Grande Tomato
Plant to Harvest:
75-80 days
Space Needed:
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 Needed:
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.
Spacemaster Cucumber
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
