List of Annual Plants (Fruits and Vegetables) to Grow

[nelsonic]

We have both [ ] ordered and [x] planted a bunch of organic seeds:

• Aubergines
• Beetroot (Red Detroit)
• Broccoli (both purple and green)
• Butternut squash
• Cabbage (Savoy)
• Carrots (Chantenay Royal)
• Chillies
  • Cubanelle (1k SHU = super mild) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubanelle
  • Bhut Jolokia (1M SHU = "Ghost Pepper") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhut_jolokia
• Chayote ("Chuchu") https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chayote
• Cucumber ("Beth Alpha" and "English")
• Kale (green, red and black varieties ordered!)
• Leek ("Giant")
• Lettuce
  • Green
  • Lollo Rossa (Red)
• Okra
• Onions
  • Spring
• Radish ("French Breakfast")
• Spinach
• Tomatos
  • Beefsteak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beefsteak_tomato
  • Black Russian
  • Cherry
  • Money Maker
• Sunflowers
  • Giant
  • Teddy Bear
• Watermelons
• Herbs
  • Basil
  • Catnip (Nepata Catmint) 🐈
  • Comfrey
  • Coriander
  • Lavender
  • Lemongrass
  • Lemonbalm
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
• Companions
  • Burning Bush (Kochia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassia_scoparia
  • Schizanthus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizanthus
  • Nettle-leaved Bellflower (Campanula trachelium) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula_trachelium

Note: in the above list, the ones marked off as "done" have already been planted in the greenhouse and will need to be planted out in Mid-may, the others are "on order" ... ✅

@iteles/@carolrmc are there any other veggies, fruits, flowers or companion plants you want to grow @home this year? Please add to this list or leave comments below. (Thanks!)

Related to (but not the same as) #6 (Trees) 🌳

[iteles]

I've added a couple @nelsonic but there are others which are perennials that I'd like to grow (like asparagus and a raft of berries) - is there a different issue we're going to capture these in (seeing as they're not annuals or trees #6)?

[nelsonic]

@iteles perennials deserve their own issue. 💡

[nelsonic]

10 Edible Ground Cover Plants for Permaculture Gardening: https://youtu.be/-x0U0P1iMG4

[nelsonic]

Growing Watermelon: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLGhwLvxGUo 🍉