The Domestic Crops
We live in an unusual place where we can grow plants year-round. Our seasons are divided generally into the Cool Season and the Warm Season. Of course, there are plants that are perennial as well. No matter what time of year it is, there is always something you can plant, even in the dead of summer or the dead of winter. Below, our crops are split into categories that define when and where they go into the landscape.
-
Cool Season Crops
The Cool Season generally begins in September and starts to wind down in May or June. Most of these crops can be grown the entire cool season, even in the dead of winter, but some of these crops can be sensitive to extreme cold snaps. Most cool season crops are dependably annual though some can perennialize.
-
Warm Season Crops
The Warm Season begins after the last frost of the season (generally March 15 is a safe date) though many will start warm season crops earlier and protect the plants until frost is no longer a threat. Many of these crops are tropical in origin. Most of these crops are annuals, though with protection from frost, they can perennialize.
-
Perennial Crops
Perennial Crops grow year round and need a permanent spot in the garden. This includes many of our herbs like oregano or thyme, but also some vegetables (like artichoke) and fruits (like strawberry).
-
Domestic trees, Large Shrubs, and Vines
These are the edible crops that double as significantly sized landscape plants, and won’t fit neatly into the garden.
