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
Herbs
Legumes and corn
Nightshades
Squash family (cucurbits)
Specialty crops
Root Vegetables

ARTICHOKE – The Gourmet Challenge

ASPARAGUS – The Perennial Delicacy

BASIL- The Quintessential Summer Herb

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

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KALE – The Hardy Hero

LEEKS – The Gentle Giant

LETTUCE – The Salad Bowl Superstar

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

KOHLRABI – The UFO Vegetable

BASIL- The Quintessential Summer Herb

BEANS – The Nitrogen Fixers

CORN – The Wind-Pollinated Wonder

PEAS – The Spring Treasure

EGGPLANT – The Purple Pride

GROUND CHERRIES – The Golden Lantern Fruit

PEPPERS – From Sweet to Sizzling

TOMATILLOS – The Tangy Mexican Treasure

TOMATOES – The Garden Superstar

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

ARTICHOKE – The Gourmet Challenge

ASPARAGUS – The Perennial Delicacy

CELERY – The Garden Challenge

OKRA – The Heat-Loving Challenge

RHUBARB – The Perennial Pie Plant

BEETS – The Colorful Root Powerhouse

CARROTS – The Classic Garden Favorite

GARLIC – The Underground Treasure

HORSERADISH – The Fiery Root

ONIONS – The Garden Superheroes

POTATOES – The Underground Gold

RADISHES – The Garden Speedsters

RUTABAGAS – The Hardy Winter Keeper

SWEET POTATOES – The Warm Season Challenge

TURNIPS – The Cool Weather Champion