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Acorn Squash
Vegetable

Acorn Squash

Easy

~85 days to maturity

Artichoke
Vegetable

Artichoke

Challenging

~180 days to maturity

Arugula
Vegetable

Arugula

Easy

~30 days to maturity

Asparagus
Vegetable

Asparagus

Challenging

~720 days to maturity

Bean
Vegetable

Bean

Easy

~50 days to maturity

Beet
Vegetable

Beet

Easy

~55 days to maturity

Broccoli
Vegetable

Broccoli

Moderate

~60 days to maturity

Brussels Sprouts
Vegetable

Brussels Sprouts

Challenging

~105 days to maturity

Butternut Squash
Vegetable

Butternut Squash

Easy

~105 days to maturity

Cabbage
Vegetable

Cabbage

Moderate

~70 days to maturity

Cardoon
Vegetable

Cardoon

Moderate

~120 days to maturity

Carrot
Vegetable

Carrot

Moderate

~60 days to maturity

Cauliflower
Vegetable

Cauliflower

Challenging

~85 days to maturity

Celeriac
Vegetable

Celeriac

Moderate

~110 days to maturity

Celery
Vegetable

Celery

Challenging

~85 days to maturity

Chickpea
Vegetable

Chickpea

Easy

~100 days to maturity

Chicory
Vegetable

Chicory

Moderate

~85 days to maturity

Collards
Vegetable

Collards

Easy

~70 days to maturity

Daikon
Vegetable

Daikon

Easy

~60 days to maturity

Edamame
Vegetable

Edamame

Easy

~90 days to maturity

Endive
Vegetable

Endive

Moderate

~50 days to maturity

Fava Bean
Vegetable

Fava Bean

Easy

~85 days to maturity

Fennel
Vegetable

Fennel

Moderate

~90 days to maturity

Garlic
Vegetable

Garlic

Easy

~240 days to maturity

Green Lettuce
Vegetable

Green Lettuce

Easy

~40 days to maturity

Ground Cherry
Vegetable

Ground Cherry

Easy

~70 days to maturity

Horseradish
Vegetable

Horseradish

Easy

Jerusalem Artichoke
Vegetable

Jerusalem Artichoke

Easy

Kale
Vegetable

Kale

Easy

~60 days to maturity

Kohlrabi
Vegetable

Kohlrabi

Moderate

~55 days to maturity

Leek
Vegetable

Leek

Moderate

~120 days to maturity

Lentil
Vegetable

Lentil

Easy

~100 days to maturity

Lettuce
Vegetable

Lettuce

Easy

~40 days to maturity

Lima Bean
Vegetable

Lima Bean

Easy

~80 days to maturity

Mizuna
Vegetable

Mizuna

Easy

~40 days to maturity

Mustard Greens
Vegetable

Mustard Greens

Easy

~45 days to maturity

Napa Cabbage
Vegetable

Napa Cabbage

Moderate

~70 days to maturity

Onion
Vegetable

Onion

Easy

~110 days to maturity

Pac Choi
Vegetable

Pac Choi

Easy

~45 days to maturity

Parsnip
Vegetable

Parsnip

Moderate

~100 days to maturity

Peas
Vegetable

Peas

Easy

~55 days to maturity

Potato
Vegetable

Potato

Easy

~100 days to maturity

Pumpkin
Vegetable

Pumpkin

Easy

~100 days to maturity

Radicchio
Vegetable

Radicchio

Moderate

~70 days to maturity

Radish
Vegetable

Radish

Easy

~20 days to maturity

Red Lettuce
Vegetable

Red Lettuce

Moderate

~40 days to maturity

Rhubarb
Vegetable

Rhubarb

Easy

Romaine
Vegetable

Romaine

Moderate

~70 days to maturity

Rutabaga
Vegetable

Rutabaga

Easy

~95 days to maturity

Salad Greens
Vegetable

Salad Greens

Easy

~20 days to maturity

Salsify
Vegetable

Salsify

Moderate

~120 days to maturity

Scallion
Vegetable

Scallion

Easy

~60 days to maturity

Shallot
Vegetable

Shallot

Easy

~100 days to maturity

Spinach
Vegetable

Spinach

Moderate

~40 days to maturity

Sweet Potato
Vegetable

Sweet Potato

Moderate

~110 days to maturity

Swiss Chard
Vegetable

Swiss Chard

Easy

~50 days to maturity

Tatsoi
Vegetable

Tatsoi

Easy

~45 days to maturity

Tomatillo
Vegetable

Tomatillo

Easy

~80 days to maturity

Turnip
Vegetable

Turnip

Easy

~40 days to maturity

Watercress
Vegetable

Watercress

Easy

~50 days to maturity