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Roma TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
Roma is a plum-type paste tomato, Solanum lycopersicum. It is started from seed indoors or sown after frost in full sun, and it needs warm weather, steady watering, and support.
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Beefsteak TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
Beefsteak tomatoes are large-fruited tomatoes grown from seed indoors and moved outside after frost. They need full sun, steady moisture, and a long warm season.
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Cherry TomatoSolanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
Cherry tomatoes are small, sweet tomatoes grown from seed indoors and set out after frost. They need full sun, steady moisture and support, and are usually ready about 65 to 90 days after transplanting.
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San Marzano TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
San Marzano is a paste-type tomato in the Solanum lycopersicum species. It needs full sun, warm weather and steady watering, and it is usually grown from seed started indoors.
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Brandywine TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
Brandywine is an heirloom slicing tomato with soft, juicy fruit. It is usually started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and needs full sun and warm weather.
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Heirloom TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
Heirloom tomatoes are older open-pollinated varieties of one warm-season species. They need full sun, warm soil for seed, and protection from frost, and most heirlooms have little disease resistance.
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TomatoSolanum lycopersicum
A warm-season favorite you start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Give it full sun, even watering and good support, and it rewards you with homegrown fruit from midsummer on.
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Ground CherryPhysalis pruinosa
Ground cherry (Physalis pruinosa) is a sprawling, nightshade-family plant that bears cherry-sized berries in papery husks. Start seeds indoors about six weeks before the last frost, and expect ripe fruit from late summer into autumn.
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TomatilloPhysalis philadelphica
Tomatillos are easy, warm-season annual vegetables that grow best in full sun. Set out transplants after frost and plant at least two, then expect harvest about 60 to 75 days after transplanting.
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Signet MarigoldTagetes tenuifolia
Signet marigold is a sun-loving flower with small yellow, orange or red blooms and lemon-scented foliage. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then plant out after the last frost date.
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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.
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EggplantSolanum melongena
Eggplant is a warm-season annual that needs full sun, warm weather and a long season, so many gardeners start with transplants.
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ZinniaZinnia elegans
Bright, easy summer annuals for borders, pots and cut flowers. Sow in warm soil after the last frost; seeds sprout within days and plants flower about 12 weeks after sowing.
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Cayenne PepperCapsicum annuum
Cayenne is a hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) that needs full sun and a long warm season. Start seed indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, then transplant once the soil has warmed.
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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.
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CucumberCucumis sativus
A warm-season climbing vine for sunny spots. Sow it after the last frost once the soil is warm, give it a trellis and plenty of water, and pick often to keep it producing.
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English CucumberCucumis sativus
A warm-season annual vine grown for crisp, long fruit. Sow after the last frost in full sun, keep the soil evenly moist, and expect to manage pollination, bitterness and pests.
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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.
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KiwiActinidia deliciosa
Fuzzy kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) is a climbing vine that needs a male and a female plant to fruit, a sturdy trellis, and a warm site. Home growers usually start it from hardwood cuttings.
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Pimento PepperCapsicum annuum
Pimento is a mild, sweet type of Capsicum annuum pepper that needs warm weather, a long season and full sun. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost.
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