Time to plan this year’s garden

by Michelle L. Dauberman

The time for planning this year’s garden is upon you yet during these cold days you may be finding it hard to get back into the swing of things so here’s an inspired plant list to get you started!  Happy Gardening!

Arugula, 'Roquette' (Eruca vesicaria subsp sativa)

Beans, 'Maxibel' (Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Maxibel’)

Beans, 'Serengeti' (Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Serengeti’)

Beans, ‘Black Turtle’ (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle’)

Beans, 'Soleil' (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Soleil Filet')

Beets, 'Golden Orange' (Beta vulgaris 'Golden')

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)

Cucumber, 'Mouse Melons' (Melothria scabra) 

Endive, 'Tres FIne' (Cichorium endiva ‘Tres Fine’)

Kale, 'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch' (Brassica oleracea 'Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch')

Lettuce, 'Kweik' (Lactuca sativa)

Lima Bean, 'Big Mama' (Phaseolus lunatus)

Okra, 'Burgundy' (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Spinach, red stemmed Malabar (Basella alba 'Rubra')

Tomatoes, 'Black Cherry' (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’)

Tomatoes, 'Black Vernissage' (Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Vernissage')

Tomatoes, 'Amish Paste' (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Amish Paste’)

Tomatoes, 'Sungold Select 11' (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Sungold Select’)

Basil, 'Holy' (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Basil, 'Napoletano' (Ocimum basilicum ‘Napoletano’)

Rosemary, 'Barbecue' (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque')

Tarragon, 'Siberian' (Artemisia dracunculoides)

Looking for more inspiration?

Come join our Master Gardeners across the state to get ready for the new growing season at the “Master Gardener Spring Gardening Seminar.”  https://extension.psu.edu/spring-gardening-seminar?

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