Requirements

Asparagus

Prefers full sun; damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; long growing season; and tolerates frost.

 

Beans

Bush beans prefer full sun; damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season. Pole beans prefer full sun; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season. Lima beans prefer full sun; damp, rich soil; neutral pH; long growing season. Soy beans prefer full sun; damp, rich soil; long growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Beets

Tolerates full shade; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; tolerates wind.

 

Broccoli

Tolerates full shade; damp soil; tolerates poor soil; neutral pH; long growing season; tolerates frost and wind.

 

Cabbage

Tolerates full shade; well-drained but damp, rich soil; alkaline(high pH) soil; long growing season; tolerates frost and wind.

 

Carrots

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Corn

Prefers full sun; well-drained, rich soil; neutral pH; long growing season.

 

Cucumbers

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.

 

Eggplant

Prefers well drained, rich, acidic(low pH) soil; long growing season.

 

Lettuce

Tolerates full shade; well-drained but damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Melons

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.

 

Okra

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, sandy, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.

 

Onions and Scallions

Prefers full sun; sandy, rich, acidic(low pH) soil; long growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Parsley

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; long growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Peanuts

Prefers full sun; well-drained, sandy, acidic(low pH) soil; long growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Peas

Prefers partial shade; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.

 

Peppers

Prefers full sun; damp, sandy soil; neutral pH, long growing season.

 

Potatoes

Prefers partial shade; well-drained but damp, rich, acidic(low pH) soil; long growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Radishes

Tolerates full shade; damp, rich soil; short growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Spinach

Tolerates full shade; damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season; tolerates wind.

 

Squash

Prefers full sun; well-drained but damp, rich soil; neutral pH; short growing season.

 

Tomatoes

Prefers full sun; damp, rich soil; neutral pH; long growing season.