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Greens

Compare crops in this group using your USDA-zone suitability, planting windows, growing method, sun needs, and expected harvest timing.

Crops in Greens

6 crops · USDA Zone Not selected

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Chard, Swiss

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Leafy beet relative grown for tender leaves and colorful edible stems.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
28–65 days

Collards

Brassica oleracea var. viridis

Hardy leafy brassica grown for large, nutritious leaves.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
55–80 days

Greens, Mustard and Turnip

Brassica juncea and Brassica rapa groups

A combined Edaphia crop covering mustard greens, Asian mustard greens, greens-only turnips, and dual-purpose turnips harvested for edible leaves.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
20–60 days

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

Cool-season leafy brassica grown for nutritious leaves.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
29–75 days

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Cool-season leafy crop grown for tender leaves or heads.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
28–65 days

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Cool-season leafy crop grown for tender leaves.

Method
Either
Sun
Full Sun To Partial Shade; Leafy And Root Crops Are Generally More Shade-tolerant Than Fruiting Vegetables.
Harvest
24–45 days

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