Time it Right
Once you know what you’d like to grow, the question is when to grow it. Most vegetables and herbs fall into one of three groups, and sometimes the group changes depending on where you live.
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Warm-Season Crops
Vegetables & Fruits: Artichokes, beans, corn, cucumbers, okra, peppers, squash (summer and winter), sweet potatoes, tomatoes
Herbs: Basil
Cool-Season Crops
Vegetables & Fruits: Arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, fennel, greens, leeks, lettuce, onions, snow or sugar snap peas, potatoes, spinach
Herbs: Cilantro, dill, parsley
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Perennial Crops
Vegetables & Fruits: All fruits, except strawberries, which are usually replanted every few years
Herbs: Chives, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme
Exceptions: In areas such as South Florida, where summers are steamy, even heat-loving plants can become stressed or diseased. Many warm-season crops are grown along with cool-season crops during the frost-free winter days or during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall.
