Yum Yards Vegetable Fact Sheet
The following list comprises commonly grown vegetables that do well in raised bed gardens. There are other vegetables that are not on this list because they do not do well in raised beds and/or are not worth the time and space commitments for the type of gardens we service.
| Vegetable | Planting Season(s) | Harvest Information | Special Considerations |
| Arugula | Early Spring/Fall | Pick when leaves are small. Leaves get bitter once the weather warms above 70 degrees. | Very short lived crop in cool weather. |
| Beans (Bush) | Summer | Pick when pods are small. Pods get tough when allowed to fully mature | Harvest often for best flavor |
| Beans (Pole) | Summer | Pick when pods are small. Pods get tough when allowed to fully mature | Need sturdy stakes and trellis to climb |
| Beets | Early Spring/Fall | Pull at any size stage. Beet greens are best when smaller. | Prone to being eaten by rabbits and deer |
| Broccoli | Early Spring/Fall | Cut off head before warm weather. Side sprouts may form after main head is removed | Cabbage worms are a major concern. Regular application of bT is needed |
| Cantaloupe | Summer | Harvest when rind changes from green to tan or yellow. Fruit should pull off easily. If difficult to pull, it may not be ripe yet. | Need sturdy stakes and trellis to climb. |
| Carrot | Early Spring/Fall | Pull at any stage. | Slow growing |
| Cauliflower | Fall | Harvest right before the first freeze of the fall. | Cabbage worms are a major concern. Regular application of bT is needed |
| Collards | Early Spring/Fall | Harvest at any stage | |
| Cucumber | Summer | Pick when fruits are small. Larger fruits have tougher skin and more seeds. | Susceptible to powdery mildew and attacks by cucumber beetles. Regular fungicide application needed. |
| Eggplant | Summer | Pick at any stage. Larger fruits will have tougher skin and more seeds. | Attacked by flea beetles. Apply Pyola as needed. |
| Ground Cherry | Summer | Harvest when fruits fall to the ground | |
| Garlic | Late Fall | Harvest scapes when they start to curl. Dig bulbs in late June orJuly when the two lower leaves turn brown. | |
| Kale | Early Spring | Harvest lowest leaves on the plant allowing the top to continue growing. | Cabbage worms are a major concern. Regular application of bT is needed |
| Kohlrabi | Early Spring/Fall | Harvest when around the size of a tennis ball. | |
| Lettuce | Early Spring/Fall | Harvest a few leaves when plants are young. Pull whole plants as they mature. Harvest all lettuces before temperatures are consistently in the upper 70’s or higher. | |
| Okra | Summer | Harvest when pods are the size of your pointer finger. Larger pods are indelible. | Spines from plant can cause skin irritation |
| Onion | Early Spring | Pull at any stage for green onions. Pull when tops fall over for full sized onions. | |
| Pea (Edible podded) | Early Spring | Pick when pods are small. Larger pods will be tough and stringy. | Need sturdy stakes and trellis to climb. |
| Pepper | Summer | Pick at any stage. Leave on plant longer for colors to develop | Need a sturdy stake for support |
| Radish | Early Spring/Fall | Pick when roots are smaller than your thumb. Larger roots are woody and hot in flavor. | Certain varieties can only be grown in the fall |
| Spinach | Early Spring/Fall/Winter | Harvest at any stage. Pull entire plants before temperatures are consistently in the 70’s or higher | |
| Summer Squash | Summer | Harvest at any stage, best when smaller. | Attacked by squash bugs and squash vine borers. Pesticides are not recommended. Re-plant seeds later in summer for later harvest. |
| Sweet Potato | Summer | Dig right before first frost | Take up a large amount of space and the leaves are very attractive to deer. |
| Swiss Chard | Early Spring | Harvest outer leaves throughout the seasons. | |
| Tatsoi | Early Spring/Fall | Harvest when young and before temperatures reach the 70’s. | |
| Tomatillo | Summer | Harvest when paper husks are full to the touch | Need study stake or cage for support. |
| Tomato | Summer | Pick at first blush and bring inside to ripen on the counter | Need sturdy stakes and trellis to climb. |
| Turnip | Early Spring/Fall | Pull at any stage | |
| Herbs | |||
| Basil | Summer | Cut throughout the summer | Do not allow flowers to form. |
| Chives | Early Spring | Cut throughout the year | |
| Cilantro | Summer | Harvest when about two to three weeks old. | Short lived plant. |
| Dill | Summer | Cut throughout the summer | |
| Oregano | Summer | Cut throughout the year | |
| Papalo | Summer | Cut throughout the summer | |
| Parsley | Summer | Cut throughout the summer | |
| Savory | Summer | Cut throughout the summer | |
| Thyme | Summer | Cut throughout the summer |
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