Kangkong Water Spinach
A semi-aquatic plant, this spinach is fully edible - leaf, stem and all. Planting guide: Plant well after the last seasonal frost in late...
Sometimes referred to as 'pigweed', this plant is much prettier than it sounds and has a variety of applications. Whether to add some floral to...
This leafy green is not a fan of hot weather so best planted as soon as the winter frost disappears. Each seed produces a stem to which leaves...
Asian Spinach or Amaranthus, sort of like a fine wine, gets spicier with age. Planting Guide: Late May, sow 1/2" deep, 4" apart in rows 12" apart....
Asparagus, a vegetable of many names - known as Garden Asparagus, Sparrow Grass or Asparagus Officinal, this hearty green is a perennial and will...
This fun little lettuce is succulent in taste and a nice addition to any salad or lettuce mix. Where: This plant likes the sun, but does not...
Whether for stir fries or salads, baby pak choi is a relatively versatile plant and ideal for the Canadian climate as it is temperable to cooler...
Ideal for container growing and fully edible (leaves & stems), water spinach, is fairly easy to grow. Planting Guide: Sow 1/8" inch deep, about...
Basil Blend is a mix of basil leaves lending to a variety of flavour and taste! Suitable for container planting or direct garden sowing, basil is...
The Blue Lake Bush Bean speaks to luscious strength and vigor doesn't it? This dark green bush bean has been around for many years and known for...
Pole means 'up' - this heart healthy bean needs a trellis as it can grow as much as 6' tall. Known for its 'meaty' center, this pole bean is said...
A favourite amidst italian cuisine and chef's alike is the Cannelini Bean - a starchy, potato like addition to soups (re. minestrone), stews, and...
Keep these plant babies safe from frost... They will not survive in the cold. Labelled as a dwarf due to their statured nature by comparison to...
A vigourous climber, this italian romano bean is a great garden addition. Beans are meaty in flavour and flatter in shape. Pole bean. Planting...
Also known as the 'climbing french bean', this plant will grow vigorously and produces, meaty, yellow beans. Planting Guide: Sow 1" deep, about...
You guessed it, these fellas are long and vivacious! This bean variety can grow up to 3' long! Pole bean. Planting Guide: Sow 1" deep, about 4-6"...
As the name suggests, this bean does not dissappoint - easy to pick and a heavier crop in nature. Bush bean. Planting Guide: Sow 1" deep, about...
Long, skinny, burgundy noodle like beans which are sweet in flavour is what this plant produces. Pole Bean - meaning that support is required....
Meaty in taste and packed with fiber, this bush bean will not disappoint. Planting Guide: After the danger of frost has dissipated, sow seeds 1"...
Shelling beans are generally in a more immature growth stage and often are juicier and tastier as a result. They are located in shells or pods,...
These beans have an outer shell, which is why they are called 'shelling' beans. These beans need to be shelled to uncover the yummy goodness...
Full of stringy goodness, these flat pods freeze really well and are absolutely delicious. This is a pole bean and will need adequate supports in...
These beans are great for eating, canning or freezing as they tend to hold their flavour longer than most. Planting Guide: Direct sow well after...
Yellow Wax Bush Beans are a bush-snap variety that are a little easier to grow and maintain in the garden. They are a great supplement to the...
The 'King' of the tomato clan or otherwise known as the 'salsa' tomatoe, the beef steak tomotoe will have your tastebuds dancing in no time!...
Just as it sounds, Bitter Melon is.... bitter. Part of the Cucurbitaceae family, Bitter melon behaves very much like it's brother cucumber or...
Despite the elusive name, the black seeded simpson is anything but dark. Leafy, vibrant, tender and succulent, this lettuce is one of the most...
Ideal in the North American climate, Blue Curled Scotch Kale, doesn't quite warm you up as the name or related drink might imply, but it is loaded...
Also known as 'Chinese Cabbage', bok choy is an ideal plant for the North American climate as it can be planted at cooler temperatures. When:...
Part of the 'Butterhead' Family, Boston Lettuce, is soft, round, succulent and carries a buttery flavour. It is a nice complement to any salad or...
Broccoli, also known as 'Green Trees' - at least that is what my grandmother used to call them - are generally a family favourite - even with the...
Despite what you might think, a bunching onion does not come from a bulb like some of it's onion sisters - instead it is grown for its stems and...
Buttercrunch lettuce... Can you say that again? It tastes as sinful as it sounds - buttery with a healthy crunch - that is my kind of garden...
Canton Bok Choy also known as Pak Choi, is a Chinese version of cabbage - a nice addition to soups, sauces or stirfries, boy choy is a staple of...
Tolerant to cooler temperatures, the Carentan Leek is both sweet and mild on the tastebuds. Often used in soups and stock. When: can be planted...
The summer 'snowball', Cauliflower Snowball is one of the best to plant and a staple in many kitchens - raw, baked, boiled, seasoned, breaded,...
Sometimes considered a 'trickier' plant to sow and grow, Celery just needs a bit more love in the garden than others. It is loaded with fibre and a...
Cherry red and oh, so popular, Cherry Belle Radishes are a fabulous addition to any garden. When: In early spring, after the danger of frost, late...
The 'rosette' of chicory, this cold-sustaining plant forms a lettuce-like head and is known for its preserving qualities and great flavour. When:...
A fan of cooler temps versus the heat of the summer, this perennial plant grows leaves ideal for salads, blanching or cooking. When: Plant 2-3...
Variegata di Castelfranco is both vibrant with its green leaves and red freckles, but also another hardy chicory able to withstand some of the...
Did you know that once upon a time that this root vegetable was used as a cheap substitute for coffee? This plant is linked to the dandelion family...
Some people like it 'hot'... When: Can be sown indoors, 8-12 weeks before the final frost. Chilli Peppers like heat so be sure to transplant well...
Chinese Celery, also known as Kintsai in its native language, is the celery that one might enjoy in Chinese cuisine. Planting Guide: Can be sown in...
Slender, ribbed and oh, so crispy, Chinese Cucumber is generally a favourite amidst cucumber lovers. Planting Guide: Sow 1" deep, 2-3 seeds per...
Chives are a member of the onion family. A friend to cooler temperatures, chives are best planted in spring or late summer for a fall harvest....
Fun fact - did you know that coriander and cilantro are from the same plant? Coriander is from the seeds produced from the coriander blossom whilst...
Deliciously sweet and succulent, this endive is also hardier than most lettuces and can be sown at various times throughout the planting season....
Marketmore cucumber is dark green and grows relatively straight relative to some of its other cucumber counterparts. Vine. Planting Guide: Sow in...
Fantastic for eating and moreso for pickling, pioneer cucumbers are a great addition to the garden. Vine. Ideal for succession planting. Planting...
An easier lettuce to grow - great for a 'starting' gardener and ideal for pots or patio gardens. Planting Guide: Sow just beneath the soil...
Both sweet and succulent! Planting Guide: Start about one month prior to the last seasonal frost, direct sow in well-drained soil. Sow 1" deep,...
Dill, dilly, dill.... This herb is ideal for patio gardens, pots or direct sowing in a garden bed. Planting Guide: After the final seasonal...
Meaty in flavour and texture, eggplants are great in the garden. Planting Guide: Start indoors about 8 weeks prior to the last seasonal frost. Sow...
This eggplant can be grown in a pot - how awesome is that? Unlike the traditional variety, Eggplant Rotonda Bianca Sfumata Di Rosa, is light purple...
A sweet and aromatic traditional italian herb describes fennel romanesco best. Planting Guide: Once the last seasonal frost has passed, direct...
Talk about a super-food! Flat purple top turnips are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and protein! Why is it called 'Flat purple...
Popular in salads or sauteed, this leafy green is a bit more hardier than most lettuces, loaded with healthy vitamins and a bit more bitter too....
Mmmm... Basil... This scented herb, much like it's sweeter counterpart, has many of the same uses, just a slightly stronger taste of cloves and...
Succulent leaves accompanied by a crunchy stem - sounds good right? Well... it is! This is one plant where you can make use of the seed on it's own...
A little more resilient to cooler temperatures, this dark green lettuce is ideal for early spring sowing or autumn planting as well. A member of...
Part of the Amaranth family, this superfood can be eaten raw like a lettuce or cooked. There is a Jamaican dish called Callaloo inspired by this...
Do you feel the heat? These guys like it hot and spicy! Planting Guide: Habaneros are best started indoors, in March/April in Canada, to make the...
A member of the bok choi family, this Chinese Cabbage is also great for stir fries or salads and is a bit more heat tolerant (less prone to bolting...
A mix between a banana pepper and a hot chili pepper, these are great to have in the garden and don't have as long a harvest season, which also...
Often referred to as the 'italian dandelion', Chicory Catalogna is used for it's long standing leaves and hearty flavour. When: Plant after the...
A semi-aquatic plant, this spinach is fully edible - leaf, stem and all. Planting guide: Plant well after the last seasonal frost in late...
This fragrant and delicious plant is great for making a pesto sauce or adding to soups and sauces for its pungent flavour. Planting Guide: Can be...
Large Leaf Italian Parsley is a bit finicky in the garden - it likes it's temperatures to be 'just right'... Planting Guide: Dust seeds beneath...
A lettuce spring mix keeps life interesting! A cooler temperature crop, lettuce can be planted in early spring or late summer/early fall....
Long, skinny, red (like icicles) and peppery in taste - these fellas are worth the garden addition. Planting Guide: Sow 1/2" deep, about 4"...
It looks like spinach and sounds like spinach, but it is actually a very distant relative to it... Actually, Malabar Spinach is much tastier in...
Ornamental and great for attracting pollinators, marigolds serve a purpose of both beauty and helping your garden grow. Planting Guide: Annuals....
If you are looking for a plant that carries a grocery list of benefits, fenugreek is your friend. Whether used as an ornamental for its blooms, as...
Native to China and relative to broccoli and bok choy, it's most popular dish is kimchi although it serves a variety of uses in the kitchen. A...
Oh... Oregano! Full of zesty flavour, oregano is a herb loaded with taste. Planting Guide: Oregano can be started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to...
Oxheart tomatoes get their name due to their shape - they are also known for their large size as well. Planting Guide: Best to start indoors...
Doesn't it just sound heavenly? Well it is... Planting Guide: Sow 1"deep, 12" apart in rows 2' apart. They are ideally sown in rows of 4 to...
An unsuspected member of the Chard Family, this crop actually tastes a bit more like a spinach and is a fan of cooler temperatures. Planting...
Liking the cooler temperatures, this leafy green/red lettuce has a buttery flavour and is the 'prize' of the crop. Planting Guide: Sow 1/2"...
Pumpkins like their space... Planting Guide: Sow 1" deep, about 3' apart, in rows 6-8' apart after the danger of frost and the soil is warm....
The 'jewel' of lettuce, radicchio is a flavourful addition to any salad. When: Radicchio can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked - it is...
From Treviso Italy and part of the chicory family, Rossa Di Treviso Radicchio is a nice addition to any salad in adding some different taste and...
Rossa di verona produces a cabbage like head and is known for it's bitter flavour and smooth texture. Radicchio is a great addition to any salad...
From Chioggia Italy, Radicchio Variegata di Chioggia is considered a blended mix of the Radicchio family in its red and white colour as well as its...
One of the 'prettier' radishes and popular amidst Chinese cuisine. Also known as 'Watermelon Radish' because of its pink flesh, this radish is both...
A white radish with allot of crunch is the best way to describe the Korean Radish. Planting Guide: Sow 1/2" deep, about 5" apart in rows about 1'...
Raktaranga Amaranth is sometimes considered ornamental, but it has great edible qualities as well. Planting Guide: Sow just after the danger of...
If you are seeking a fast and early return on your rapini - this is your pick! This is a family favourite in the Zappa household - great steamed or...
This is a family favourite in the Zappa household - great steamed or fried in olive oil with some garlic and onion! Did you know that Rapini is...
Callaloo is Amaranth - the name callaloo best describes the stew to which amaranth is the main ingredient. Both leaves and seeds are edible....
Red Boston lettuce is tender, succulent & crisp with a mild, sweet flavour. This lettuce boasts shades of red and purple mixed in with some...
Well suited to container planting, red cherry chili peppers are milder in flavour and 'no so hot' on the heat rating. Planting Guide: Ideal for...
A gardener's reward for all its hard work is a nice, juicy, ripe cherry tomato! Planting Guide: Ideally started indoors, about 6-8 weeks prior to...
Short, sweet and full of vitamins - Red Cored Chantenay Carrot, is a great addition to the garden. Planting Guide: Not ideal for transplant,...
Red kidney beans are full of vitamins, antioxidants and loaded with fibre - why would you not want them in the garden? Planting Guide: Sow 1-2"...
Suitable for container planting or direct garden sowing, red leaf basil is highly aromatic and a nice herb to have on hand. Planting Guide: Sow...
A beautiful ornamental and extremely heat tollerant, red malabar spinach is a welcomed garden addition. Vine plant. It's leaves are great in...
If its deep purple layers don't attract you, it's juicy flavours most certainly will. Planting Guide: Better suited to start indoors due to...
Pretty, meaty in flavour and with a variety of edible uses, Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard is a great garden choice. Planting Guide: Sow 1/2" deep,...
In search of the 'golden heart'? Look no further... Similar to a lettuce, this veggie is chalked full of vitamins, minerals and is great for the...
Ah...Roma! An Italian favourite for canning or pastes - this is a staple for some household gardens. Planting Guide: Due to the longer growing...
Crisp, juicy and oh, so sweet - romaine is a popular variety amidst most salad connoisseurs. Planting Guide: Can be started indoors for...
Salad leaf oriental mix is essentially a unique combination of baby leaf lettuces combined to offer some variety to your garden and your plate....
Loaded with potassium and other healthy vitamins, savoy cabbage is a favourite with cabbage lovers due to its sweeter taste and texture. Best of...
Scotch Bonnet sounds all sweet and nice, but don't fool yourself - this pepper is fierce on the spice scale! Small, colourful and loaded with spice...
Also known as English or garden peas, these are a popular garden staple and a fan of culinary enthusiasts. As the name suggests, peas must be...
Smooth Green Leaf Swiss Chard is actually a beet by definition, but its claim to fame is more for its beautiful and edible leaves. Planting...
Used in a variety of yummy dishes, snow peas are great to have on hand in the garden and ideal for those with a bit of a green thumb. Planting...
Sorrel is the perfect combination of leafy green tanginess and a great addition to a traditional salad! A cold hardy crop it is ideal for early...
Okra can be cooked in a variety of ways which makes it nice to have on hand in the garden. Planting Guide: After the danger of frost has...
Sugar Baby Watermelon just sounds juicy and delicious! Planting Guide: Due to the extent of its growth season these are likely best to be started...
Another late harvest gem, Sugar Loaf Chicory resembles that of a large romaine. It gets it's name from it's sweet taste and bread 'loaf' like...
Sunflower seeds are the gift of the beautiful sunflower that has rays of petals emanating from its bright yellow, seed-studded center. The flower...
Originating in Italy and sporting the Italian colours of red and green, this pepper is sweet to taste. Planting Guide: Soak seeds for 24 hours...
White Ribbed Swiss Chard is actually a beet by definition, but its claim to fame is more for its beautiful and edible leaves. Planting Guide:...
Great for planting early or late in season, this is a nice substitute for spinach in the garden. Planting Guide: Sow as soon as the soil can be...
A member of the mint family, thai basil is sweet in taste but also charming to the eye - making it a garden favourite. Planting Guide: Sow 1/4"...
Thyme is just one of those great herbs that has truly withstood the tests of time!. Planting Guide: Thyme has a longer growing season and hence,...
Great for the Canadian gardener, these cold hardy plants are a great pre-season addition or a fantastic fall harvest. Planting Guide: Cold hardy,...
Dark green and oh, so delicious, these are great to kick off the garden season or close it in late fall. Planting Guide: Sow 1/4" deep, 12" apart...
Loaded with antioxidants, this would just seem like a great herb to have on hand for general health and wellbeing. Planting Guide: Ideal for...
Long, skinny, white (like icicles) and peppery in taste - these fellas are worth the garden addition. Planting Guide: Sow 1/2" deep, about 4"...
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, these are great baked, boiled or steamed. Planting Guide: Cold hardy, these can be started 2-4 weeks before...
When something was specifically crafted for a colder climate - you know it had Canada in mind. Large green spinach greens - you simply cannot go...
Loaded with plenty of vitamins and chiming with taste, you can't go wrong with bell peppers in the garden! Planting Guide: Start indoors, 6-8...
Tough on the outside and meaty on the inside, onions are a great garden staple. Planting Guide: Onions need to be started indoors, 8-10 weeks...
Small, sweet and fast growing and ideal for your next salad. Planting Guide: Plant seeds 1/8 -1/4" deep in well drained soil about 8 -12" apart,...
Did you know that Zucchini is a fruit? Great on the grill or in a variety of other uses (even the flowers are edible), zucchini is a great addition...
Romanesco zucchini has a bit more of a nuttier taste by comparison to the traditional zucchini squash. Planting Guide: Start indoors about 6-8...
Zucchini is a fantastic garden staple - it can be steamed, grilled, fried or even baked. This squash grows round versus the longer shaped variety...
Zucchini is a fantastic garden staple - it can be steamed, grilled, fried or even baked. Planting Guide: Sow after the last seasonal frost, once...
A change from the typical green variety - offering a pop of yellow - these golden gems are great! Planting Guide: Sow after the last seasonal...