Small Plant Education Kit
Explore the vibrant plants included in your Spring 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.
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.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Grow in raised beds and cover with plastic during frosts. Grows best between 40–60°F (5–15°C).
English Cucumber
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Improves flavor after light frosts. Great for winter growing with minimal protection.
Sugar Snap Pea
Plant to harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Not frost-tolerant. Only viable in winter with a heated greenhouse or tall tunnel.
Butter Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Tolerates cold well. Use straw or mulch to prevent soil from freezing.
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.
Green Zucchini
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Needs warmth. Only suitable in winter inside heated tunnels or greenhouses.
Yellow Crookneck 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.
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 cover.
Romanesco Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Plant in early spring for cool weather growth. Keep soil consistently moist 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
regular watering.
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.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Harvest outer leaves often and keep soil moist; partial shade helps prevent bolting.
Bell Pepper
Plant to harvest:
70–90 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Start seeds indoors and transplant after soil has fully warmed. Peppers need full sun and steady moisture.
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 early spring for cool weather growth. Keep soil consistently moist 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
regular watering.
Spinach
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Sow early in spring as soon as soil can be worked. Thrives in cool weather; provide shade as temperatures rise.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Plant early spring. Harvest outer leaves often and keep soil moist; partial shade helps 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 fully warmed. Needs full sun and steady moisture.
Clementine Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
65–75 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Maintain consistent watering to prevent stress, which can affect head development as temperatures rise.
Green Magic Broccoli
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Harvest the main head promptly to encourage additional side shoots and extend production.
Loose Leaf Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
30–45 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Harvest leaves regularly and provide light shade if temperatures increase to prevent bolting.
Red Express Cabbage
Plant to Harvest:
60–70 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Keep soil evenly moist and well-fed to support uniform head formation and avoid splitting.
Romanesco Cauliflower
Plant to Harvest:
75–90 days
Space Needed:
24-36 inches
Tip:
Performs best with steady, cool-to-mild temperatures; consistent moisture helps maintain shape and color.
Shelling Pea
Plant to Harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Provide trellising or support for better airflow and easier harvesting during spring growth.
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.
