Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
How to Sow
Direct Sow Outdoors
Days to Harvest
60 - 70
Full Size
4 - 10 ft
Water Needs
1 - 2 inches per week
Sunlight
Full sun exposure
Bloom Season
Summer
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Okra is a heat-loving, warm-season vegetable known for its tender green pods and unique flavor. It grows quickly in sunny conditions and is a great addition to soups, stews, and roasted dishes. Okra plants are also very productive and can continue producing pods throughout the season when harvested regularly.
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
How to Sow
Start Indoors
Days to Harvest
100 - 120
Full Size
2 - 4 ft
Water Needs
1 - 2 inches per week
Sunlight
Full sun exposure
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
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Lemongrass is a fragrant herb with a fresh, citrusy aroma and flavor, often used in teas, soups, curries, and many Asian-inspired recipes. It grows in tall, graceful clumps that add texture and beauty to the garden. Lemongrass thrives in warm weather and can be harvested throughout the season by trimming stalks as needed.
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
How to Sow
Direct Sow Outdoors
Days to Harvest
70 - 120
Full Size
6 - 12 in
Water Needs
1 inches per week
Sunlight
Full sun exposure
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
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Edible sunflowers are bright, cheerful plants that grow tall and produce large golden blooms followed by seed heads full of tasty sunflower seeds. They are easy to grow, attract pollinators, and make a beautiful statement in any garden bed. Sunflowers are both decorative and practical, providing seeds that can be harvested and enjoyed as a healthy snack.