Organic Vegetable Gardening

Perfect for vertical gardens! Purple Podded Pole Beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) are vigorous climbers — reaching 6-feet tall — and extremely productive. Tasty! Pole habit. Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Home gardeners have been planting this well-loved variety since the 1920s! Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ) is a nutrition powerhouse that has high yields and won't bolt on the first (or second!) warm day.

Make sure that the area is protected from strong winds and cool temperatures. Very productive! (90 days) Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost date.

A delicious addition to home gardens that's perfect for northern climates! (55 days) Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. Harvest greens before they reach 6 inches for best flavor — perfect for salads!

Sow in place two weeks after the last frost and space 2-4 feet apart in rows 5-10 feet apart. An extremely popular heirloom from the late 1800s! Emerald Gem Melon ( Cucumis melo ) has been described as “luscious beyond description,” which pretty much...

Productive and cold hardy! Early White Vienna Kohlrabi ( Brassica oleracea ) yields pale green, cabbage-flavored bulbs that grow above ground and have creamy white flesh. (45-60 days) Each packet contains approximately 400 seeds.

Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. Ready in 80-85 days. Provide support and mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. You'll love to see it sliced! Fruits can weigh up to 2 pounds.

Learn about Growing Eggplant here. Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. To harvest large fruits, remove most of the side shoots and select two or three fruits to develop on one plant.

Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. If you need a stocky sweet variety for a short-season climate, let us recommend King of the North Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ).

(50 days) CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Learn about Growing Beets here. Thin as plants develop and apply 4-8 inches of mulch to maintain moisture and limit weeds. Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows. Extremely cold hardy and chock-full of nutrition! Blue Curled Scotch Kale ( Brassica oleracea ) is reliable and quick to harvest.

Space 3-4 feet apart in traditional garden rows. An excellent choice for pies and baking, the Australian Butter Squash is packed with thick, peachy flesh and weighs in at 7-15 pounds.

Large, 8- to 9-inch ears grow 1 to 2 per stalk and reward your hard-earned efforts with a fresh picked flavor that's second to none. Prepare and cook shortly after picking — flavor is lost quickly!

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plant these warm weather legumes directly into rich, fast draining soil in spring after the soil has warmed. Looking for home-grown edamame? Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers.

Perfect for salads and sandwiches! Red Creole Onion ( Allium cepa ) is a brilliant red short day type — best grown in the South — with medium sized flattened bulbs. A good keeper! (110 days) Each packet contains approximately 300 seeds.

Did someone say tacos? This American standard is also excellent on burgers. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Thin skin; 80-90 days from transplant. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall.

(40-45 days) Learn How to Grow Garden Greens here. Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Each packet contains approximately 200-600 seeds. One of our most popular greens! Heirloom Arugula ( Eruca sativa ) has a spicy...

The pods mature quickly, so be sure to pick them early and frequently as the plant matures. Harvest daily to keep plants productive. Planting and Harvesting Tips: This cool season crop thrives in sandy, fast draining soil and full sun.

Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows. An attractive heirloom that improves with frost! Russian Red Kale ( Brassica napus ) has delicious, 2- to 3-ft tall, dark-green leaves with purple colored stems.

Why settle for the usual red or green hues when you can have the rich, deep tones of Chocolate Beauty Peppers ( Capsicum annuum )? Each packet contains approximately 50 seeds. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate...

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Excellent for containers and small gardens. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall.

Pull roots when they are of usable size — usually one inch in diameter — and relatively young. Thin to one seedling for every two inches. Check often, as they can turn from tasty to terrible in a short period of time.

Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. This sweet Italian variety is named after the neighborhoods in Melrose Park, Illinois that nurtured it for years.

Wait for warm days and soil temperatures above 60˚F before planting outside. Here are our best tips for Growing Cucumbers , too! Each packet contains approximately 25-35 seeds. Supply plenty of moisture and keep plants mulched to prevent soil from drying...

Sow thickly in rows 1 foot apart or broadcast in 1 to 1-1/2 inch wide raised beds. (65-70 days) Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds. Watering prior to harvest makes pulling easier.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Excellent yields, amazing taste—you really can't go wrong! 80 days from transplant. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties...