Table 1. Classification of Vegetable Crops According to Optimum Growing Season

Cool-season Crops
Hardy		Half-hardy
Asparagus	Kohlrabi	Beet
Broad bean	Leek	Celery
Broccoli	Mustard	Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts	Onion	Celery
Cabbage	Parsley	Chard
Chive	Pea	Chicory
Collard	Radish	Chinese Cabbage
Garlic	Rhubarb	Globe artichoke
Horseradish	Spinach	Endive
Kale	Turnip	Lettuce
		Parsnip
		Potato
		Salsify

 

Warm-season Crops
Tender	Very Tender
Cowpea	Cucumber
New Zealand Spinach	Eggplant
Snap bean	Lima bean
Soybean	Muskmelon
Sweet corn	Okra
Tomato	Pepper, hot
	Pepper, sweet
	Pumpkin
	Squash
	Sweet Potato
	Watermelon

 

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