Plant Index

Discover plants perfect for your garden

Plant Index

Discover plants perfect for your garden. Each plant includes detailed growing information, seasonal compatibility, and care instructions.

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Apple (Honeycrisp) - Dwarf

Malus domestica

Apple (Honeycrisp) - Dwarf
Difficulty:4/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:3 years

Most popular apple variety. Dwarf tree perfect for small spaces. Crisp, sweet-tart flavor, excellent for fresh eating.

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria

Arugula
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:30 days

Fast-growing, peppery green for salads. Adds zesty flavor to salads and sandwiches.

Azalea (Encore)

Rhododendron

Azalea (Encore)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:1 years

Re-blooming azalea with spring and fall flowers. Requires acidic soil like blueberries.

Banana Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Banana Pepper
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:65 days

Mild, versatile for pickling and fresh eating. Sweet, tangy flavor perfect for sandwiches and salads.

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Basil
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Sweet Basil - The #1 culinary herb. A fragrant herb perfect for cooking and companion planting. Easy to grow and harvest throughout the season.

Bee Balm (Scarlet)

Monarda didyma

Bee Balm (Scarlet)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:1 years

Native, hummingbird magnet. Bright red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Mint family.

Beefsteak Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Beefsteak Tomato
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:80 days

Large slicing tomato for sandwiches and burgers. Produces massive, meaty fruits perfect for slicing.

Bell Pepper (Green/Red)

Capsicum annuum

Bell Pepper (Green/Red)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:70 days

Essential kitchen staple, beginner-friendly. Versatile pepper that turns from green to red when fully ripe.

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Black-Eyed Susan
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:90 days

Maryland native, low-maintenance. Bright yellow flowers with dark centers. Perfect for naturalized gardens.

Blackberry (Thornless)

Rubus fruticosus

Blackberry (Thornless)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:1 years

Less maintenance than thorny varieties. Large, sweet berries without the thorns - perfect for home gardens.

Blueberry

Vaccinium spp.

Blueberry
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:3 years

Blueberry (Highbush) - Zone 6b-7a perfect. A perennial shrub that produces sweet, antioxidant-rich berries. Requires acidic soil and patience for establishment.

Boxwood (American)

Buxus sempervirens

Boxwood (American)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:3 years

Classic evergreen hedge plant. Ideal for formal gardens and year-round structure.

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Broccoli
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Popular cool-season crop. Nutritious green heads perfect for steaming, roasting, and fresh eating.

Butterfly Bush (Purple)

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly Bush (Purple)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:1 years

Pollinator magnet with fragrant purple flower spikes. Fast-growing and low-maintenance.

Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Butternut Squash
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:85 days

Fall harvest favorite, stores well. Sweet, nutty flavor perfect for soups, roasting, and pies.

Cabbage (Green)

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Cabbage (Green)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:70 days

Long-storing vegetable. Dense heads perfect for coleslaw, sauerkraut, and cooking. Stores well in cool conditions.

Carrot (Nantes)

Daucus carota

Carrot (Nantes)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:65 days

Sweet, easy variety for Zone 6b-7a. Cylindrical, sweet roots perfect for fresh eating and storage.

Cayenne Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Cayenne Pepper
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:70 days

For hot sauce makers and spice lovers. Long, thin, very hot peppers perfect for drying and grinding.

Cherry (Bing) - Dwarf

Prunus avium

Cherry (Bing) - Dwarf
Difficulty:4/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:4 years

Sweet cherry for fresh eating. Dwarf tree perfect for home gardens. Large, dark red, sweet fruits.

Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

Cherry Tomato
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Small, sweet, prolific. Perfect for containers and snacking. Produces abundant clusters of bite-sized fruits.

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Chives
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Perennial onion flavor, edible flowers. Mild onion taste perfect for garnishing and cooking.

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

Cilantro
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:45 days

Fast-growing annual, Mexican/Asian cooking. Fresh, citrusy leaves essential for salsas and curries.

Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Low-maintenance, pollinator favorite. Delicate, daisy-like flowers in pink, white, and purple. Self-seeding annual.

Cucumber (Slicing)

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber (Slicing)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:full sun
Harvest:55 days

Garden essential, productive and easy. Crisp, refreshing fruits perfect for salads and snacking.

Currant (Red)

Ribes rubrum

Currant (Red)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:2 years

Underrated productive berry. Tart, tangy berries perfect for jams, jellies, and baking. Very productive.

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Dill
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:50 days

Annual, pickling and fish dishes. Feathery leaves and seeds perfect for pickling and seafood.

Dogwood (White Flowering)

Cornus florida

Dogwood (White Flowering)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:5 years

Native Maryland tree with beautiful spring blooms. Excellent for wildlife and four-season interest.

Grape Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Grape Tomato
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:65 days

Smaller than cherry, excellent for salads and roasting. Oblong shape, sweet flavor, perfect for snacking.

Heirloom Tomato (Brandywine)

Solanum lycopersicum

Heirloom Tomato (Brandywine)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:85 days

Premium flavor, perfect for farmers market gardeners. Classic heirloom variety with exceptional taste and pink-red fruits.

Hydrangea (Endless Summer)

Hydrangea macrophylla

Hydrangea (Endless Summer)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:1 years

Re-blooming hydrangea with stunning blue or pink blooms. Perfect for foundation plantings.

JalapeΓ±o Pepper

Capsicum annuum

JalapeΓ±o Pepper
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:75 days

Most popular hot pepper for home gardens. Medium heat, perfect for salsas, pickling, and cooking.

Japanese Maple (Bloodgood)

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple (Bloodgood)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:5 years

Stunning ornamental tree with deep red foliage. Perfect specimen tree for small gardens and landscapes.

Kale (Curly)

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Kale (Curly)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:55 days

Cold-hardy superfood, increasingly popular. Curly leaves packed with vitamins, flavor improves after frost.

Lavender (English)

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender (English)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:120 days

Perennial, fragrant, medicinal. Beautiful purple flowers and aromatic leaves perfect for sachets and teas.

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:70 days

Perennial, tea herb, pollinator attractor. Lemon-scented leaves perfect for tea and attracting bees.

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:45 days

A cool-season crop that grows quickly and provides fresh greens for salads. Great for succession planting.

Marigold (French)

Tagetes patula

Marigold (French)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:50 days

Pest deterrent, companion plant essential. Bright, cheerful flowers that repel harmful insects and attract beneficial ones.

Mint (Spearmint)

Mentha spicata

Mint (Spearmint)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:60 days

Perennial, tea and mojitos. Refreshing, aromatic leaves perfect for beverages, desserts, and cooking.

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Nasturtium
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:50 days

Edible flowers, aphid trap crop. Beautiful, peppery flowers and leaves perfect for salads and pest control.

Oregano (Greek)

Origanum vulgare

Oregano (Greek)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Perennial, pizza/pasta essential. Strong, aromatic flavor perfect for Italian and Mediterranean dishes.

Parsley (Curly)

Petroselinum crispum

Parsley (Curly)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:70 days

Biennial, garnish and cooking. Curly leaves perfect for garnishing and adding fresh flavor to dishes.

Peach (Redhaven) - Dwarf

Prunus persica

Peach (Redhaven) - Dwarf
Difficulty:4/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:3 years

Classic Maryland peach. Dwarf tree perfect for home gardens. Freestone, sweet, juicy fruits perfect for fresh eating.

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:120 days

Native, medicinal, pollinator plant. Beautiful purple-pink flowers with medicinal properties. Attracts butterflies.

Radish (Cherry Belle)

Raphanus sativus

Radish (Cherry Belle)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:full sun
Harvest:25 days

Fast-growing (25 days), perfect for beginners. Crisp, mild radishes perfect for salads and snacking.

Raspberry (Red)

Rubus idaeus

Raspberry (Red)
Difficulty:3/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:1 years

Summer harvest, easy to grow. Sweet, delicate berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts.

Redbud (Eastern)

Cercis canadensis

Redbud (Eastern)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:5 years

Native tree with stunning pink spring flowers. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

Roma Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Roma Tomato
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:75 days

Paste tomato ideal for sauces and canning. Dense, meaty flesh with fewer seeds, perfect for processing.

Romaine Lettuce

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

Romaine Lettuce
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:45 days

Heat-tolerant lettuce for Zone 6b-7a summers. Crisp, upright leaves perfect for Caesar salads.

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:90 days

Rosemary - Essential perennial herb. A woody perennial herb with aromatic leaves. Great for cooking and as an ornamental plant.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Sage
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:75 days

Perennial, Thanksgiving herb. Aromatic, gray-green leaves essential for holiday cooking and stuffing.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier)

Amelanchier canadensis

Serviceberry (Amelanchier)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:3 years

Multi-season interest with spring flowers, edible berries, and fall color. Native wildlife magnet.

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Spinach
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:partial sun
Harvest:40 days

Cool-season favorite, highly nutritious. Dark green, nutrient-dense leaves perfect for salads and cooking.

Strawberry (Junebearing)

Fragaria Γ— ananassa

Strawberry (Junebearing)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:1 years

Classic spring berry. Produces large, sweet berries in early summer. Perfect for fresh eating and preserves.

Sunflower (Mammoth)

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower (Mammoth)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:80 days

Iconic, kid-friendly. Massive flowers reaching 10-12 feet tall. Perfect for seeds, bird food, and garden beauty.

Thyme (Common)

Thymus vulgaris

Thyme (Common)
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Weekly
Sun:full sun
Harvest:75 days

Hardy perennial, essential for cooking. Small, aromatic leaves perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, and soups.

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Tomato
Difficulty:2/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:75 days

A warm-season crop that produces juicy, flavorful fruits. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

Zinnia (Giant)

Zinnia elegans

Zinnia (Giant)
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Every 2 days
Sun:full sun
Harvest:60 days

Cut flower favorite, pollinator magnet. Large, colorful blooms perfect for bouquets and attracting butterflies.

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Zucchini
Difficulty:1/5
Current Season:poor
Watering:Daily
Sun:full sun
Harvest:45 days

Extremely productive summer squash. One plant can produce dozens of fruits - perfect for sharing!

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Apple (Honeycrisp) - Dwarf
8-10 feet spacing
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Arugula
4-6 inches spacing
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Azalea (Encore)
3-4 feet spacing
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Banana Pepper
18-24 inches spacing
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Basil
12-18 inches spacing
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Bee Balm (Scarlet)
18-24 inches spacing
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Beefsteak Tomato
36-48 inches spacing
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Bell Pepper (Green/Red)
18-24 inches spacing
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Black-Eyed Susan
18-24 inches spacing
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Blackberry (Thornless)
36-48 inches spacing
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Blueberry
4-6 feet spacing
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Boxwood (American)
4-6 feet spacing
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Broccoli
18-24 inches spacing
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Butterfly Bush (Purple)
5-10 feet spacing
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Butternut Squash
36-48 inches spacing
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Cabbage (Green)
18-24 inches spacing
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Carrot (Nantes)
2-3 inches spacing
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Cayenne Pepper
18-24 inches spacing
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Cherry (Bing) - Dwarf
8-10 feet spacing
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Cherry Tomato
24-36 inches spacing
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Chives
8-12 inches spacing
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Cilantro
6-8 inches spacing
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Cosmos
12-18 inches spacing
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Cucumber (Slicing)
12-18 inches spacing
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Currant (Red)
36-48 inches spacing
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Dill
12-18 inches spacing
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Dogwood (White Flowering)
15-30 feet spacing
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Grape Tomato
24-30 inches spacing
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Heirloom Tomato (Brandywine)
36-48 inches spacing
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Hydrangea (Endless Summer)
3-5 feet spacing
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JalapeΓ±o Pepper
18-24 inches spacing
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Japanese Maple (Bloodgood)
15-20 feet spacing
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Kale (Curly)
12-18 inches spacing
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Lavender (English)
24-36 inches spacing
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Lemon Balm
18-24 inches spacing
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Lettuce
6-12 inches spacing
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Marigold (French)
8-12 inches spacing
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Mint (Spearmint)
18-24 inches spacing
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Nasturtium
8-12 inches spacing
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Oregano (Greek)
12-18 inches spacing
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Parsley (Curly)
8-12 inches spacing
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Peach (Redhaven) - Dwarf
8-10 feet spacing
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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
18-24 inches spacing
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Radish (Cherry Belle)
1-2 inches spacing
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Raspberry (Red)
24-36 inches spacing
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Redbud (Eastern)
20-30 feet spacing
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Roma Tomato
24-30 inches spacing
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Romaine Lettuce
8-12 inches spacing
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Rosemary
24-36 inches spacing
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Sage
18-24 inches spacing
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Serviceberry (Amelanchier)
15-25 feet spacing
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Spinach
4-6 inches spacing
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Strawberry (Junebearing)
12-18 inches spacing
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Sunflower (Mammoth)
24-36 inches spacing
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Thyme (Common)
12-18 inches spacing
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Tomato
24-36 inches spacing
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Zinnia (Giant)
12-18 inches spacing
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Zucchini
24-36 inches spacing