Self-seeding annuals

Created by: simon on 2023-05-14 • List type: user • Visibility: Public

A growing list of reliable, self-seeding annuals.

Plant Type Days to harvest Edible parts Height Layer Medicinal parts Note
Basil
Species
Leaves, Seed, and Flowers up to 0.5m (~1.65ft) Herbs
Black Eyed Susan
Species
up to 1m (~3.3ft) Roots
Bok choy
Variety
45-80 Leaves and Root up to 0.5m (~1.65ft)
Borage
Species
Flowers and Leaves up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Carrot
Species
Leaves and Root up to 5m (~16ft)
Common Cockscomb
Species
Leaves and Shoots up to 0.5m (~1.65ft)
Coriander
Species
Leaves and Seed up to 0.5m (~1.65ft) Herbs
Cosmos
Species
up to 1m (~3.3ft)
Dill
Species
Leaves and Seed up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Fennel
Species
Leaves, Root, Seed, and Stem up to 5m (~16ft) Herbs
Giant red mustard
Species
45 Flowers, Leaves, Root, and Seed up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Hollyhock
Species
Flowers, Leaves, Root, and Stem up to 5m (~16ft)
Kale
Species
60 Leaves up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Lettuce
Species
Leaves and Seed up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Nasturtium
Species
Flowers, Leaves, Seed, and Seedpod up to 5m (~16ft) Ground cover and Herbs
Opium Poppy
Species
Leaves and Seed up to 1m (~3.3ft)
Parsley
Species
Leaves up to 1m (~3.3ft) Herbs
Pot marigold
Species
Flowers, Leaves, and Seed up to 1m (~3.3ft)
Rocket
Species
Flowers and Leaves up to 1m (~3.3ft)
Swiss Chard
Species
Leaves and Stem up to 1m (~3.3ft)
Tomato
Species
Fruit and Seed up to 5m (~16ft)