Permaculture companion plants for Tomato

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Asparagus	USDA Hardiness zone 2-9 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Leaves Evergreen Height 1-1.5m Layer Herbs Edible True Edible parts Shoots, Stem Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant, Division When to plant (indoors) 16 weeks before last frost date Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/asparagus Alternate name Sparrow grass Family Asparagaceae German name Spargel Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=asparagus officinalis Native to Europe, Western asia Warning Toxic fruits Soil pH 6.5-7.0 Root type Fasciculated Root depth 3-8inches When to harvest 4-10inches long shoots Spacing 12-18 inches rows, 6–8inches in row Germination time 2-8 weeks Germination temperature 21-29°c (70-85°f) when to plant (transplant) 10-12 weeks, 1 week after last frost date when to plant (division) 8-12 weeks before last frost Drought tolerant Yes Growth Slow	The fruit, which is a small red berry with 6-10mm diameter is toxic to humans. Asparagus can grow in saline soils where other plants to do not grow. A soil pH below 6 is possible but best is to adjust to 6.5-7.0. Only start harvesting three year old or older plants for around 8-12 weeks each season. Asparagus is a good companion plant to the Tomato since it repels some harmful root nematodes for Tomatoes and Tomatoes repel the asparagus beetle.	Show Edit
Basil	USDA Hardiness zone 5-10 Life cycle Annual, Perennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Height 0.5 Layer Herbs Edible True Edible parts Leaves, Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow When to plant (outdoors) After last frost date Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil Growth Fast Alternate name Common basil, Thai basil, Tropical basil Family Lamiaceae or labiatae German name Basilikum Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ocimum basilicum Propagation - Transplanting Start indoors from late february to mid-summer Propagation - Direct sowing Can be grown in containers	Bushy annual grown for medicinal and culinary uses. Removing the last pair of leaves encourages branching and growth. Leaves can be dried, pureed or frozen for storage.	Show Edit
Borage	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage Growth Medium Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Alternate name Common borage, Cool-tankard, Tailwort, Starflower Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Boraginaceae Height 0.6 German name Borretsch Spacing 60cm Germination time 5-15 days When to plant (outdoors) At last frost Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Edible uses Oil Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Borago officinalis Propagation method Seed - direct sow	#### Propagation Direct sow early spring when temperatures reach 21°C (70°F). Best sown directly, as borage develops a delicate taproot. #### Links [Borage @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/borage)	Show Edit
Carrot	Edible parts Leaves, Root USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Life cycle Biennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 1.2 Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae German name Möhre, Karotte Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Daucus carota sativus		Show Edit
Celery	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/celery Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 5-9 Alternate name Ajwain-ka-patta (indian) Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.6 German name Sellerie Layer Herbs Edible parts Leaves, Root, Seed Life cycle Annual, Biennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=apium graveolens		Show Edit
Chives	USDA Hardiness zone 3-12 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.3 Layer Herbs Utility Attracts insects, Ground cover Edible True Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant, Division When to plant (outdoors) 4-6 weeks before last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chives Growth Medium Alternate name Wild chives, Flowering onion Family Alliaceae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Allium schoenoprasum Germination time 14-21days Soil pH 6.0-7.0 Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Spacing 8-12inches German name Schnittlauch	Chives are a bulb-forming herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall. The bulbs are slender, conical, 2–3 cm (3⁄4–1 1⁄4 in) long and 1 cm (1⁄2 in) broad, and grow in dense clusters from the roots. The scapes (or stems) are hollow and tubular, up to 50 cm (20 in) long and 2–3 mm (1⁄16–1⁄8 in) across, with a soft texture, although, prior to the emergence of a flower, they may appear stiffer than usual. The grass-like leaves, which are shorter than the scapes, are also hollow and tubular, or terete, (round in cross-section) which distinguishes it at a glance from garlic chives (Allium tuberosum). The flowers are pale purple, and star-shaped with six petals, 1–2 cm (1⁄2–3⁄4 in) wide, and produced in a dense inflorescence of 10-30 together; before opening, the inflorescence is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are produced in a small, three-valved capsule, maturing in summer. The herb flowers from April to May in the southern parts of its habitat zones and in June in the northern parts.	Show Edit
Dill	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dill Edible True Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.8 Layer Herbs German name Dill Edible parts Leaves, Seed Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=anethum graveolens		Show Edit
Marigold	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula_officinalis Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name Pot marigold, Common marigold, Scotch marigold, Ruddles Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Asteraceae or compositae Height 0.6 German name Ringelblume Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Seed Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Calendula officinalis Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Germination time 6-14 days Soil pH 5.5-7.0 Spacing 15cm Days to maturity 60 Utility Repels nematodes	### Propagation - Direct sow Direct sow in spring when light frost is still possible. Can be sown until early summer for fall blooms. ### Propagation - Transplant Sow indoors in late winter, transplant outside when risk of heavy frost has passed. #### Links [Calendula @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/zeolights-organic)	Show Edit
Gooseberry	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ribes_uva-crispa Edible True Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Layer Shrubs Alternate name European gooseberry, American gooseberry, Cu li, Egres, Fuge, Gigadze, Groseille a maquareau, Groseillier, Grosella blanca, Grosellero, Kikerberi, Kryhovnik, Maru suguri, Stachelbeere, Uva spina Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Grossulariaceae Height 1.2 German name True Habitat True Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Utility Animal feed, Attracts insects, Hedgerow, Poultry forage Life cycle Perennial Leaves Deciduous Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=ribes uva-crispa		Show Edit
Common Grape Vine	USDA Hardiness zone 6-10 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 15-32m Layer Vines Edible True Edible parts Flowers, Fruit, Leaves, Seeds Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitis_vinifera Growth Fast Alternate name Wine grape, Purpleleaf grape, Common grape, Angur, Diva loza, Grozde yagorida, Tumpeang ba'y chu, Uva, Vid, Vigne, Vino, Weinrebe, Aanab, Ainab, Aitoviiniköynnös, Lehti, Angoor, Angur, Blad från vinranka, Bortermo szolo levél, Cognac oil, Common grape vine, Dakh, Darakh, Drakh, Draksa, Draksh, Draksha, Draksha kottai, Draksha pondu, Drakshai, Drakya, Dry grapes, Drak?a (fruit), European grape, Feuille de vigne rouge, Folha de videira, Frunze de vita-de-vie, Gostani, Gostoni, Grape, Grape seeds oligomeric proanthocyanidins, Grape vine, Grapevine, Grapevine leaf, Kashmish, Kishmish, Kottai drakshai, Lambrusca, Lambrusque, Lie de vin, List vinica, List vinske trte, Lisc winorosli wlasciwej, Maneka, Maweez munaqqa, Maweezak kohi, Munaca, Munaqqa, Munkka, Munthringya, M?dvika, Parra, Raisins, Rote weinrebenblätter, Rød vinranke, Blad, Tikruju vynmedžiu lapai, Vid, Hoja de, Vigne, Vigne rouge, Vigne vinifère, Viinapuu lehed, Vinblad, Vine, Vinho, Vino, Vite, Foglia, Vitis vinifera, Flos, Vitis viniferae folium, Vínviðarlauf, Weinrebe, Werqa tad-dielja, Wijnstokblad, Wine, Wine grape, Zabeeb-ul-jabal, Cervený list vinné révy, Ista vinkoka lapas Family Vitaceae German name Weintraube Edible uses Oil Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Vitis+Vinifera Native to Southern europe, Central europe, Southwestern asia Soil pH 4.3-8.6 Leaves Deciduous Root type Tap Root depth 0.6-6m Spacing 8feet Cold stratification time 6 weeks Germination temperature 20°c (69°f) Germination time 12months Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Cuttings Drought resistant No	This is the common grape which has a lot of varieties but only a few are grown (commercially). Fruits are used to be eaten fresh or used for producing juice, wine or vinegar. Raisins are made out of dried grapes. Leaves and flowers can be eaten too. Seeds are used to produce oil. # Propagation While propagation from seed is possible, propagating from cuttings or grafting is way more common and simple.	Show Edit
Marjoram	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/marjoram Edible True Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Lamiaceae or labiatae Height 0.6 German name Majoran Layer Herbs Edible parts Leaves Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=origanum majorana		Show Edit
Nasturtium	Edible parts Flowers, Leaves, Seed, Seedpod Utility Trap crop, Deters whiteflies, Deters cucumber beetles, Attracts insects, Good for biomass Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 6-11 Life cycle Annual, Perennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 1 week after last frost - late spring When to plant (indoors) 2-4 weeks before last frost When to plant (transplant) 2 weeks after last frost Height 3.5 Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropaeolum_majus Growth Fast Alternate name Tropaeolum, Indian cress Family Tropaeolaceae German name Große kapuzinerkresse Spacing 15cm Germination time 7-12 days Germination temperature 12-18°c (55-65°f) Edible uses Oil Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Tropaeolum majus	Flowering plant on the ground. Can be grown annual or perennial #### Links [Nasturtium @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/jewel-mix )	Show Edit
Onion	Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 3-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) Spring or fall Height 0.6 Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion Alternate name Garden onion Family Alliaceae German name Zwiebel Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Allium cepa Germination temperature 50°f, 10°c Propagation - Transplanting Seed indoors 6 weeks before transplanting in the garden Spacing 2-6 inches Soil pH 6.0-7.0	While the Onion is a biennial/ perennial plant, it is mostly grown annually for it's edible leaves and bulbs. Shallot is a popular and well-known variety Can be grown from seeds or sets.	Show Edit
Parsley	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/parsley Edible True Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.6 German name Petersilie Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 5-8 Edible parts Leaves Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=petroselinum crispum	#### Links [Parsley @ Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley)	Show Edit
Parsnip	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/parsnip Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Alternate name Wild parsnip Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 1.0 German name Pastinake Layer Roots Edible parts Leaves, Root, Seed Warning Weed potential Life cycle Biennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=pastinaca sativa		Show Edit
Broccoli	Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.9 German name Brokkoli Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Annual, Biennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica oleracea italica Days to maturity 50-100 Spacing 45cm Soil pH 6.0-7.0 Germination time 7-10 days Germination temperature 4°c (40°f) When to plant (indoors) 6-8 weeks before last frost	Annual green vegetable plant. Head and stalk is edible. ### Propagation - Direct sow Sow seeds 7cm apart, thin when seedlings reach 5-7cm in height. ### Propagation - Transplant Start seeds 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, or 2-3 weeks before last frost date. Plant outside when seedlings are 4-6 weeks old, or have 4-5 leaves. #### Links [Broccoli @ Almanac](https://www.almanac.com/plant/broccoli)	Show Edit
Rose	German name True Layer Shrubs Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2 Habitat True Utility Animal feed, Attracts insects, Hedgerow, Wind breaker Edible parts Fruit Life cycle Perennial Leaves Deciduous Edible True		Show Edit
Bell pepper	Edible True Growth Medium Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 10-11 Alternate name Cayenne pepper, Chili pepper, Christmas pepper, Red pepper, Ornamental chili pepper Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Solanaceae Height 1.0 German name Paprika, Gemüsepaprika Edible parts Flowers, Fruit, Leaves Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=capsicum annuum		Show Edit
Jalapeño Chili	German name Jalapeño Life cycle Annual	Can be eaten green.	Show Edit
Habanero		The habanero is a hot variety of chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may also be white, brown, yellow, green, or purple. Typically, a ripe habanero is 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero's heat, flavor and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy foods.	Show Edit
Peruvian Rocoto	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/capsicum_pubescens Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 8-11 Alternate name Rocoto Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Solanaceae Height 3.0 German name Rocoto chili, Baumchili Edible parts Fruit Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=capsicum pubescens		Show Edit
Garlic	USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Height 0.6 Layer Herbs Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seed Propagation method Seed - direct sow When to plant (outdoors) Late autumn (sept.-nov.) or early spring Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic Alternate name Cultivated garlic Family Alliaceae German name Knoblauch Spacing 20cm Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Allium sativum Soil pH 6.5-7.0 Medicinal Sting and itch relief from insect bites Root type Fibrous Root depth Shallow Days to maturity 100-150days	Garlic is a perennial flowering plant growing from a bulb. It is pollinated by bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects. Mulch for proper overwintering when planted in autumn. To harvest dig and do not pull out the bulbs. Let them dry in an airy, shady and dry spot e.g. by hanging them up. Once wrappers are dry, it can be stored at a dry place.	Show Edit
Kale	USDA Hardiness zone 5-10 Life cycle Biennial, Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Leaves Deciduous Height 0.9 Layer Herbs Edible True Edible parts Leaves Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) At last frost date When to plant (indoors) 4-6 weeks before last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale Family Brassicaceae, Cruciferae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica oleracea acephala Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Root depth Shallow Spacing 45cm Germination time 7-10 days Seed planting depth 0.5cm Drought resistant True Growth Fast Days to harvest 2 months Varieties Curly, Lacinto, Red russian, Chinese, Redbor, Scotch, Siberian	Kale (/keɪl/), or leaf cabbage, belongs to a group of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) cultivars grown for their edible leaves, although some are used as ornamentals. Kale plants have green or purple leaves, and the central leaves do not form a head (as with headed cabbage). Kales are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most of the many domesticated forms of Brassica oleracea. ### Links [Kale @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/how-to-grow/grow-kale-collards)	Show Edit
Cucumber	USDA Hardiness zone 9-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 2 Layer Vines Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 1 week after last frost When to plant (indoors) 2-3 weeks before last frost When to plant (transplant) 1 week after last frost date Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber Family Cucurbitaceae German name Gurke Days to maturity 50-65 Spacing 23cm Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Germination temperature 15-30°c (60-85°f) Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cucumis sativus Medicinal True Medicinal parts Fruit	Annual, self-fertile climber whose fruit is a popular ingredient for salads. The plant will develop male and female flowers. You can recognize the female by having a tiny cucumber underneath. Sometimes the plant develops a lot of male flowers first, so be patient. If you don’t see any bees pollinating. Take a male and put it on all the female flowers. #### Propagation Direct sow when soil is warm enough in early summer. Sow seeds individually indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outside into warm soil. Use bottom heat if possible. Transplant when plants develop third leaf. #### Medicinal Fruit is depurative, diuretic, emollient, purgative and resolvent #### Links [Cucumber @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/patio-snacker)	Show Edit
Cauliflower	Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.8 German name Blumenkohl Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Annual, Biennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=brassica oleracea botrytis	Annual plant reproduced by seed.	Show Edit
Stinging Nettle	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/urtica_dioica Edible True Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 3-10 Alternate name California nettle, Achoka, Bichhu booti, Bichhua, Bichua, Chichru, Irhawurhawu, Kopriva, Korvenoges, Krapiva, Noges, Patle sishnu, Pokrzywa, Polo, Raudnoges, Sishnu, Sisnu, Tall nettle, Zara, Zastisod, Zocha, American stinging nettle, Brandnetelwortel, Brennessel, Brennesselblätter, Brennesselwurzel, Brennnesselwurzel, Brännässelrot, Brännässla, Brännässleblad, Brændenælderod, California nettle, Chalkan, Chayan oot, Chhoku, Chichicaste, Chule, Chutle, Common nettle, Common stinging nettle for homoeopathic preparations, Csalángyökér, Csalánlevé, Dhyo, European nettle, European stinging nettle, Folia urticae, Gazanda, Gazaneh, Gazgazuk, Giant nettle, Grande ortie, Great nettle, Greater nettle, Grosse brennessel, Große brennessel, Gherq il-hurrieq, Haarnesselwurzel, Hanfnesselwurzel, Hhurrayq, Horeig, Hyo, Jhaduk, Kajyang, Kichitki oot, Kopriva, Koprivový koren, Korenina koprive, Korzen pokrzywy, Krapiva dvudomnaya, Nelau, Neslerot, Nesselwurzel, Nettle, Nettle herb, Nettle leaf, Nettle root, Nettle stinging, Nhyakan, Nokkonen, Juuri, Nõgesejuur, Natru saknes, Ortica, Ortica maschio, Ortica radice, Ortie, Ortie (feuille d’), Ortie (racine d'), Ortie brulante, Ortie dioïque, Ortiga, Ortiga mayor, Hoja, Raíz de, Pokrzywa, Polo, Pulu, Prhlavový koren, Qurrays, Racine d'ortie, Radix urticae, Raiz de ortiga, Radacina de urzica, Satu, Sikya, Sisna, Sisnu, Slender nettle, Stinging nettle, Stinging nettle herb, Syak, Tall nettle, Tsuknida, Urtica dioica, Urtica dioica ad praeparationes homoeopathicas, Urticae folium, Urticae herba, Urticae radix, Urtiga, Raiz, Urtiga-maior, Urtiga-mansa, Urtiga-vermelha, Urtigão, Yi zhu qian ma, Za-chhag, Zwa, Zwyczajna, Isirgan Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Urticaceae Height 1.2 German name Brennnessel Layer Herbs Edible uses Oil Edible parts Leaves Warning Weed potential Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=urtica dioica		Show Edit
Eggplant	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/eggplant Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 8-11 Alternate name Eggplant Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Solanaceae Height 1.0 German name Aubergine Edible parts Fruit, Leaves Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=solanum melongena		Show Edit
Okra	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/okra Edible True Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 5-11 Alternate name A-koto, Angu, Apala, Asowntem, Bakhua-mun, Bamia, Bandakka, Bendi, Bhindee, Bhindi, Binda, Bindi, Bondo, Cantarela, Derere rechipudzi, Derere, Dheras, Dherosh, Enmomi, Fetri, Gombaut, Gombo, Gumbo, Guro, Gusha, Hakuyot, Idelele, Ikhievbo, Ilasha, Ilo, Ka fei huang kui, Kacang bendi, Kaganh lender, Kandia, Kandjie, Kopi arab, Krachiap-mon, Kubewa, Lafeu, Lieka, Loka, Maana, Ma-lontho, Mesta, Muomi, Miagorro, Nathando, Nkruma, Obori, Ochro, Okworu, Okwulu, Otigo-iwoka, Pahari bendi, Pingpesi, Poot barang, Pui, Quiabo, Quimbambo, Saluyot a bunga, Sayur bendi, Taku, Uisul hme, Vandakai, Vandikkai, Vendal, Wayika, You-padi Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Malvaceae Height 1.0 Layer Herbs Edible parts Fruit, Leaves, Root, Seed Edible uses Oil Warning Weed potential Life cycle Annual, Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=abelmoschus esculentus		Show Edit
Oregano	Edible True Edible parts Leaves Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 4-10 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 0.6 Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano Growth Medium Alternate name Pot marjoram Family Lamiaceae or labiatae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Origanum vulgare Edible uses Oil Propagation - Cuttings Best in late spring; softwood cuttings root fastest Propagation - Direct sowing True Spacing 20cm Soil pH 4.5–8.7	A perennial herb originating from the Mediterranean that is often grown for its leaves to use as cooking ingredient. Leaves can be used fresh or dried. Harvesting is best before flowering.	Show Edit
Broad Bean	Edible parts Leaves, Seed USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (outdoors) 6 weeks after sowing them in pots When to plant (transplant) 6 weeks after sowing them in pots Height 1.0 Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia_faba Growth Fast Alternate name Fava bean, Faba bean, Broad bean, Or faba bean varieties with smaller, Harder seeds that are fed to horses or other animals are called field bean, Tic bean or tick bean horse bean Family Fabaceae or leguminosae German name Ackerbohne Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vicia faba major Spacing 20cm Propagation - Direct sowing Feb-april; oct-nov Germination time 21 days Propagation - Transplanting Sow in deep pots in cool, Frost-free place Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Utility Nitrogen-fixer	Easy-to-grow, cool-season crop whose green pods, or white or green beans make a great ingredient for soups, stews and salads. Grows best in temperatures ranging from 60° to 65°F (15-18°C) but will tolerate a range from 40°F (4.4°C) - 75°F (24°C). Can be grown in containers but need a lot of space. After harvest they can be frozen, canned or dried for storage.	Show Edit
Common bean	USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 2.0 Layer Vines Utility N-fixer Edible True Edible parts Leaves, Seed, Seedpod Propagation method Seed - transplant, Seed - direct sow When to plant (outdoors) 1 week after last frost, 12-14 weeks before first frost When to plant (indoors) 2-4 weeks before last frost Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_vulgaris Alternate name Pole bean, Climbing bean, French bean, Bush bean, Dwarf bean, Kidney bean Family Fabaceae, Leguminosae German name Stangenbohne Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phaseolus vulgaris Germination temperature 16-18°c (70-80°f) Soil pH 6.0-6.8 Varieties Kentucky wonder, Blue lake, Great northern white, Vermont cranberry, Jacob’s cattle Seed planting depth 2.5cm Spacing 16cm Germination time 4-10 days Days to harvest 45-85 Growth Fast	This entry describes all varieties of the common bean. This includes vining and bush/darf varities. The common bean is an annual plant and includes a lot of varieties with a different names depending on their style of growths (see alternate names). These include the kidney bean, the navy bean, the pinto bean, the french bean and the wax bean ### Links [Beans Seed Starting Tips @ Harvest to Table](https://harvesttotable.com/beans-seed-starting-tips/) ### Propagation - direct sow Direct-sow beans in spring after all danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 16°C (60°F). In warm-winter regions, sow beans in late summer for harvest in winter. Time sowing so that beans come to harvest before the first frost.	Show Edit
White Mustard	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/white_mustard Edible True Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 5-9 Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Height 0.6 German name Weißer senf Edible parts Leaves, Seed Edible uses Oil Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=sinapis alba		Show Edit
Coriander	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade USDA Hardiness zone 2-11 Alternate name Cilantro, Chinese parsley, Dhania Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Apiaceae or umbelliferae Height 0.5 German name Koriander Layer Herbs Days to maturity 45-60 Spacing 5cm Germination time 5-10 days Germination temperature 15°c (60°f) Utility Repels aphids, Repels potato beetles, Repels spider mites Edible parts Leaves, Seed Edible uses Oil Life cycle Annual Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Coriandrum sativum	Annual herb where all parts are edible. ### Propagation - Direct sowing Direct sow in early spring after risk of frost. ### Propagation - Transplanting Avoid transplanting, as cilantro is quick to bolt under any stress. #### Links [Coriander @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/santo-organic)	Show Edit
Sage	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis Growth Medium Water requirement Dry, Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 3-11 Layer Herbs Alternate name Kitchen sage, Small leaf sage, Garden sage, Adacayi, Broadleaf sage, Ching-chieh, Common sage, Echter salbei, Mariyamiya, Sa er wei ya, Salbei, Salie, Salva, Salvia, Sauge commune, Sauge officinale, Sauge, Shalfey, True sage Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Family Lamiaceae or labiatae Height 0.6 German name Salbei Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Life cycle Annual, Perennial Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Salvia officinalis Leaves Evergreen	In humid zones above 9 it might be only possible to grow as an annual.	Show Edit
Nana spearmint	German name Nana-minze		Show Edit
Thyme	USDA Hardiness zone 5-11 Life cycle Perennial Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Leaves Evergreen Height 0.1-0.3m Layer Herbs Edible True Edible parts Flowers, Leaves Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_vulgaris Growth Medium Alternate name Garden thyme, Wild thyme, Samon-phyu, Timo, Tomillo, Thym, Common thyme, German thyme, Thyme Family Lamiaceae or labiatae German name Thymian Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Thymus vulgaris		Show Edit
Black walnut	Wikipedia Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/juglans_nigra Edible True Growth Fast Water requirement Moist Light requirement Full sun USDA Hardiness zone 4-9 Layer Tall trees Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Family Juglandaceae Height 30.0 German name Schwarznuss Medicinal True Habitat True Utility Animal feed, Wind breaker, Wood Edible parts Sap, Seed Edible uses Oil Life cycle Perennial Plants For A Future Https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=juglans nigra		Show Edit
Cucamelon	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melothria_scabra German name Cucamelon, Mexikanische mini-gurke Layer Vines Light requirement Full sun Days to maturity 60-70 Spacing 23cm Soil pH 6.5-7.0 Germination temperature 15-30°c (60-85°f) Alternate name Mouse melon When to plant (outdoors) At last frost When to plant (indoors) 3-4 weeks before last frost Life cycle Annual Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant When to plant (transplant) 1 week after last frost	Corn, Sunflowers and any other high growing plant, can act as a trellis. #### Propagation Direct sow when soil temperatures reach 15°C (60°F). Plant inside 3-4 weeks before planting outside, and use bottom-heat to help germination. Transplant when plant develop their third true leaf. #### Links [Cucamelon @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/cucamelon)	Show Edit
Shallot	Edible parts Bulb, Flowers, Leaves, Root Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 4-8 Light requirement Full sun Water requirement Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium Propagation method Seed - direct sow When to plant (outdoors) Mid-nov. - mid-march Height 0.3 Family Alliaceae, Liliaceae Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Allium cepa ascalonicum Spacing 25cm, 10inch Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallot Soil pH 5.0-7.0	Easy to grow vegetable that grow from a bulb. Edible parts are used for cooking. Exists in many varieties. Grows well in any fertile, well-drained soil at a sunny spot. Is started from seeds or sets (immature bulbs). Has a long growing period.	Show Edit
Papalo Quelite	Edible parts Leaves Utility Antifungal Layer Herbs USDA Hardiness zone 10-11 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Height 5 feet Useful Tropical Plants http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Porophyllum+ruderale Family Asteraceae Alternate name Yerba porosa, Quilquina, Bolivian coriander, Papalo, Killi, Summer cilantro Medicinal Antiinflammatory; roots as pain relief from rheumatism and erysipelas Germination temperature 21°c (70°f) Germination time 7-21 days Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant Propagation - Direct sowing May and later Propagation - Transplanting Seed indoors and plant outside when 6 inch tall	An annual native to Mexico through South America. Leaves are strongly aromatic and can be used as a seasoning.	Show Edit
Rocket	Edible parts Flowers, Leaves USDA Hardiness zone 6-9 Life cycle Annual Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade Water requirement Dry, Moist Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay) Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant Height 0.6 Growth Fast Family Brassicaceae or cruciferae Edible uses Oil Plants For A Future https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Eruca vesicaria sativa Propagation - Direct sowing In spring Germination temperature 25°c Germination time 1-3 days Propagation - Transplanting Start indoors in pots at a depth	Easily and fast-growing green with strong flavor. It is great for salads or as topping of your pizza. It likes to grow along tracks, on waste grounds or stony places. Leaves can be harvested after 3-6 weeks. Seeds ripen from July to September and can be saved.	Show Edit