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Pea ShootsPisum sativum
Garden pea (Pisum sativum) is a green-leaved annual that climbs with tendrils and does best in full sun in moist but well-drained soil.
Seed · Flowers
California PoppyEschscholzia californica
A bright orange, drought-tolerant annual poppy that needs full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds are sown outdoors after the last spring frost, and the plant is easy to grow.
Seed · Flowers
Moss RosePortulaca grandiflora
Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a low, heat-tolerant annual with bright flowers that open in sun. It grows well from seed in full sun and well-drained soil.
Seed · Vegetables
Pole BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
Pole beans are climbing annual beans that grow in full sun and need a trellis or poles. Sow after the danger of frost has passed, and keep the soil evenly moist.
Seed · Fruits & other
PomegranatePunica granatum
Pomegranate is a woody, deciduous perennial shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun. It can be sown from seed in spring, but cuttings are a common way to get plants that match the parent.
Seed · Vegetables
Bell PepperCapsicum annuum
A sweet, mild pepper that needs a long, warm season. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then grow it in full sun, in the ground or in a large pot.
Seed · Herbs
ParsleyPetroselinum crispum
A hardy biennial grown as an annual for its fresh leaves. Parsley is slow to germinate, but it's easy to grow in the ground or a pot, in sun or partial shade.
Seed · Fruits & other
Chili PepperCapsicum spp.
Hot peppers for sunny spots and pots. Start seeds early indoors in warmth, plant out once nights stay warm, and pick the pods green or ripe depending on the heat you want.
Seed · Vegetables
Green BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
An easy, fast-growing warm-season vegetable you sow straight into the garden after the last frost. Compact bush types suit pots; climbing pole types need a trellis and crop for longer.
Seed · Flowers
PetuniaPetunia × atkinsiana
Long-flowering favorites for beds, pots and hanging baskets. Sow the dust-fine seed on the surface indoors about 10 weeks early, then plant out in full sun after frost.
Seed · Fruits & other
AvocadoPersea americana
Avocado is a tropical evergreen tree from Central America. Seeds sprout easily in water and make attractive houseplants, but a plant grown from seed won't produce fruit.
Seed · Fruits & other
ZucchiniCucurbita pepo
A prolific, frost-tender summer squash. Sow it after the last frost in a sunny spot, keep it well watered, and pick the fruits small; one plant can give several a week.
Seed · Flowers
CelosiaCelosia argentea
Celosia argentea is a tropical annual with feathery, plume-like flowers that bloom until the first frost. It is easy to start from seed and grows best in full sun.
Seed · Fruits & other
PeaPisum sativum
A cool-season crop you sow in early spring, because the plants shrug off frost. Grow shelling, snap or snow peas up a support and pick the pods often for the sweetest harvest.
Seed · Fruits & other
Coffee PlantCoffea arabica
Coffee plant (Coffea arabica) is a tropical evergreen shrub grown from fresh seed, usually kept as a container houseplant in cooler areas for its glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Seed · Flowers
ColeusColeus scutellarioides
Coleus is grown for its multicolored leaves rather than its flowers. It prefers part shade, is killed by frost, and its seeds usually sprout in 10 to 15 days.
Seed · Vegetables
Banana PepperCapsicum annuum
Banana peppers are mild, sweet Capsicum annuum peppers that grow best in full sun with evenly moist soil. Start seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then set plants out after frost danger has passed.
Seed · Vegetables
Black BeanPhaseolus vulgaris
Black beans are a dry-seed type of the common bean. Sow them in full sun after frost, and harvest once the pods have dried on the plant.
Seed · Flowers
Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower is a hardy perennial with daisy-like flowers that grows in full sun or partial shade. Seeds usually sprout in about 10 to 20 days when kept warm and moist, and the plant often reseeds itself.
Seed · Flowers
DahliaDahlia pinnata
Dahlias are colorful summer-blooming flowers that can be started from seed indoors or sown outdoors after the last frost. Most gardeners grow them from tubers, and seed-grown plants often differ from their parents.
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