Stackable Veggie
Explore the vibrant plants included in your Stackable Garden Kit.
Learn how each variety thrives in the Cold and how to place them in your garden for a productive growing season.
The Plants
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
45–55 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cover with clear plastic at night below freezing; needs moist, well-drained soil.
Red Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
45–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cold-tolerant, but use row covers during extreme freezes.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Improves flavor after light frosts. Great for winter growing with minimal protection.
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.
Dwarf Cherry Tomato
Plant to harvest:
65–75 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Not frost-hardy. Only suitable in winter with heated greenhouse or insulated high tunnel.
Red Russian Kale
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space it needs:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Extremely cold-hardy. Flavor improves with light frost.
Alpine Berries
Plant to harvest:
90–120 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Protect crowns with mulch. Use cold frames or tunnels to start early in spring or late winter.
Chamomile
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Can handle cool weather. Start indoors or under cover for better winter germination.
Arugula
Plant to harvest:
30–45 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Grows quickly in cold. Use row covers to extend harvest through frosts.
Peppermint
Plant to harvest:
90–100 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Hardy perennial. Mulch heavily to protect roots. Will regrow in spring if it goes dormant.
Basil Everleaf
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Extremely frost-sensitive. Only viable in winter inside a heated greenhouse.
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.
Thyme
Plant to harvest:
85–95 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Very resilient. Mulch base to protect roots and avoid waterlogging in frozen soil.
Dill
Plant to harvest:
40–60 days
Space it needs:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Tolerates cool temperatures. Use row covers to protect from hard frost.
Spinach
Plant to Harvest:
35–50 days
Tip:
Quick-growing; harvest outer leaves regularly; water every 2 days.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
Crisp speckled leaves; harvest young for best flavor; water every 2 days.
Red Lettuce
Plant to harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
Cool-season crop; pick outer leaves to extend harvest; water every 2 days.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
55–75 days
Tip:
Harvest bottom leaves first for continuous picking; water every 2–3 days.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
Cut main stem early to promote tender side shoots; water every 2–3 days.
Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
Tolerates light frost; cut outer leaves to encourage regrowth; water every 2–3 days.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
Harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; water every 3 days.
Chamomile
Plant to harvest:
60–65 days
Tip:
Harvest flowers when fully open; water every 3 days.
Peppermint
Plant to harvest:
80–90 days
Tip:
Vigorous spreader; harvest leaves regularly; water every 2 days.
Basil Everleaf
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
Pinch tips to encourage branching; harvest often; water every 2 days.
Thyme
Plant to harvest:
75–90 days
Tip:
Harvest sprigs before flowering for best flavor; water every 3–4 days.
Dill
Plant to harvest:
40–60 days
Tip:
Harvest leaves anytime; let some flower for seeds; water every 2–3 days.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
55–65 days
Tip:
Crisp speckled leaves; harvest young for best flavor; water every 2 days.
Red Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
45–55 days
Tip:
Cool-season crop; pick outer leaves to extend harvest; water every 2 days.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
55–75 days
Tip:
Harvest bottom leaves first for continuous picking; water every 2–3 days.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
50–60 days
Tip:
Cut main stem early to promote tender side shoots; water every 2–3 days.
Red Mustard
Plant to harvest:
40–50 days
Tip:
Spicy leaves; harvest young for milder taste; water every 2 days.
Alpine Berry
Plant to harvest:
120–150 days
Tip:
Cold-tolerant; mulch to extend winter harvest; water every 2–3 days.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–70 days
Tip:
Harvest when stalks reach pencil thickness; water every 3 days.
Chamomile
Plant to harvest:
60–65 days
Tip:
Harvest flowers when fully open; water every 3 days.
Peppermint
Plant to harvest:
60–90 days (established)
Tip:
Vigorous spreader; harvest leaves regularly; water every 2 days.
Basil Everleaf
Plant to harvest:
45–60 days
Tip:
Pinch tips to encourage branching; harvest often; water every 2 days.
Thyme
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days (harvestable)
Tip:
Harvest sprigs before flowering for best flavor; water every 3–4 days.
Dill
Plant to harvest:
40–60 days
Tip:
Harvest leaves anytime; let some flower for seeds; water every 2–3 days.
Freckle Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Crisp and colorful, this speckled lettuce loves cool weather. Harvest when leaves are full size but still tender.
Red Lettuce
Plant to Harvest:
50–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
A beautiful salad base with deep color. Pick outer leaves often to keep new ones growing.
Tuscan Kale
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Also called Dinosaur Kale, it’s rich in flavor and nutrients. Tastes even better after a light frost.
Red Russian Kale
Plant to harvest:
50–65 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Tender with purple veins, perfect for soups. For best taste, pick young leaves in cool weather.
Baby Broccoli
Plant to harvest:
55–70 days
Space Needed:
16-24 inches
Tip:
Smaller and sweeter than regular broccoli. Harvest the main head early to let side shoots grow.
Endive
Plant to harvest:
85–100 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Slightly bitter with a crunchy bite. Blanch the center by covering it for a milder taste.
Bunching Onion
Plant to harvest:
60–80 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
These green onions grow fast and don’t need much space. Snip greens for garnish anytime.
Chamomile
Plant to harvest:
60–90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Small daisy-like flowers perfect for tea. Pick blooms early in the day once they’re fully open.
Peppermint
Plant to harvest:
~90 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Cool and refreshing, great in drinks or desserts. Grow in pots to keep it from spreading.
Basil Everleaf
Plant to harvest:
60–75 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
This basil variety adds a citrusy punch to dishes. For the best flavor, harvest just before it flowers.
Thyme
Plant to harvest:
85–100 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Earthy and bold, great with roasted veggies. Trim often to keep it from going woody.
Dill
Plant to harvest:
40–60 days
Space Needed:
12-16 inches
Tip:
Feathery and fresh, perfect for pickles and fish. Harvest leaves young for the best flavor.
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.
