Michigan Urban Seed Project

Produce Guide

Click on any picture to access information on how to grow, care for, harvest and preserve that plant along with some extra tips and facts.

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Alliums and greens
Berries
Brassica vegetables
Legumes and corn
Nightshades
Root Vegetables
Specialty crops
Squash family (cucurbits)

ARTICHOKE – The Gourmet Challenge

ASPARAGUS – The Perennial Delicacy

BEANS – The Nitrogen Fixers

BEETS – The Colorful Root Powerhouse

BLUEBERRIES – The Michigan Superfruit

BROCCOLI – The Crown Jewel

BRUSSELS SPROUTS – The Tiny Cabbages on a Stalk

CABBAGE – The Cool Season Champion

CARROTS – The Classic Garden Favorite

CAULIFLOWER – The White Crown

CELERY – The Garden Challenge

CORN – The Wind-Pollinated Wonder

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CELERY – The Garden Challenge

GARLIC – The Underground Treasure

LEEKS – The Gentle Giant

LETTUCE – The Salad Bowl Superstar

ONIONS – The Garden Superheroes

SPINACH – The Iron-Rich Speedster

SWISS CHARD – The Rainbow Green

BLUEBERRIES – The Michigan Superfruit

RASPBERRIES – The Summer Jewels

STRAWBERRIES – The First Fruit of Summer

BROCCOLI – The Crown Jewel

BRUSSELS SPROUTS – The Tiny Cabbages on a Stalk

CABBAGE – The Cool Season Champion

CAULIFLOWER – The White Crown

KALE – The Hardy Hero

KOHLRABI – The UFO Vegetable

BEANS – The Nitrogen Fixers

CORN – The Wind-Pollinated Wonder

OKRA – The Heat-Loving Challenge

PEAS – The Spring Treasure

EGGPLANT – The Purple Pride

PEPPERS – From Sweet to Sizzling

TOMATILLOS – The Tangy Mexican Treasure

TOMATOES – The Garden Superstar

BEETS – The Colorful Root Powerhouse

CARROTS – The Classic Garden Favorite

POTATOES – The Underground Gold

RADISHES – The Garden Speedsters

RUTABAGAS – The Hardy Winter Keeper

SWEET POTATOES – The Warm Season Challenge

TURNIPS – The Cool Weather Champion

ARTICHOKE – The Gourmet Challenge

ASPARAGUS – The Perennial Delicacy

GROUND CHERRIES – The Golden Lantern Fruit

HORSERADISH – The Fiery Root

RHUBARB – The Perennial Pie Plant

CUCUMBERS – Cool, Crisp, and Prolific

MELONS – Sweet Success in Short Seasons

PUMPKINS – Michigan’s Fall Tradition

WINTER SQUASH – The Long-Season Reward

ZUCCHINI & SUMMER SQUASH- The Garden Workhorse