Here is a comprehensive list of fruits, vegetables, and plants that thrive in the West Tennessee environment, categorized for easy reference:
- Tomatoes
- Peppers (Bell, Hot)
- Cucumbers
- Squash (Summer, Zucchini)
- Pumpkins
- Carrots
- Lettuce (Romaine, Leaf)
- Spinach
- Beans (Green, Snap, Lima)
- Corn (Sweet Corn)
- Okra
- Onions (Bulb, Green)
- Garlic
- Radishes
- Beets
- Turnips
- Kale
- Collard Greens
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Brussels Sprouts
- Peas (Sugar Snap, English)
- Eggplant
- Sweet Potatoes
- Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Grapes
- Apples
- Pears
- Peaches
- Plums
- Figs
- Watermelons
- Cantaloupes
- Honeydew Melons
- Basil
- Mint
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Sage
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Parsley
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Tarragon
- Marigolds (Repel nematodes, aphids, whiteflies)
- Nasturtiums (Repel squash bugs, aphids, beetles)
- Borage (Attracts pollinators, repels tomato hornworms)
- Catnip (Repels mosquitoes, aphids, beetles)
- Petunias (Repel asparagus beetles, leafhoppers)
- Tansy (Repels ants, flying insects)
- Apple Trees
- Peach Trees
- Pear Trees
- Plum Trees
- Fig Trees
- Pecan Trees
- Black Walnut Trees
- Hazelnut Shrubs
- Raspberry Bushes
- Blueberry Bushes
- Blackberry Bushes
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Coneflowers (Echinacea)
- Black-eyed Susans
- Hibiscus
- Rudbeckia
- Coreopsis
- Daffodils
- Tulips
- Irises
- Daylilies
- Soil: Ensure well-draining soil, amend with compost or organic matter as needed.
- Water: Regular watering, especially during dry spells. Mulching helps retain soil moisture.
- Sunlight: Most vegetables and fruits need full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day).
- Frost Dates: Pay attention to the last frost date in spring and the first frost date in fall for proper planting times.
By selecting from this list and following proper planting and care techniques, you can create a thriving garden in West Tennessee.