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Vegetables |  Herbs


Vegetables 

Green Beans
Beets
Corn
Cucumber
Peas
Pumpkin
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Carrots
Acorn Squash
Bell Pepper
Jalapeño
Watermelon
Spinach
Potatoe
Onion
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Spaghetti Squash
Radish

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Green Beans

Growing Characteristic
Green beans like to grow in sandier soils and once at a certain height need to have a pole, teepee or netting added to allow optimal growth
Nutrients
Green beans are high in Vitamin K and Calcium
Fun Fact
Some indigenous peoples plant green beans with corn to let the stalks grow up with the corn for stability
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Beets

Growing Characteristic
Beets like constant moisture when germinating 
Nutrients
Beets are high in nitrates, among other things
Fun Fact
Beets are used to improve the colour of many of the foods we eat, including ice cream, tomato sauces, jams, and breakfast cereals
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Corn

Growing Characteristics 
 Corn is a heavy feeder, so it needs soil that does not drain to keep the nutrients. Because corn is a heavy feeder we have to rotate where we plant corn each year
Nutrients
Corn is very high in fibre
Fun Fact
Corn is the most dominate cash crop around the world
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Cucumber

Growing Characteristics
Cucumbers like lots of water and nutrition. Adding compost when seeding helps keep both in the soil
Nutrients
 Cucumbers are extremely high in Vitamin K and have Vitamin B and C
Fun Fact
Cucumbers become more bitter the more they are exposed to hot dry climates, meaning cucumbers will have different tastes depending on where in the world they are grown
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Peas

Growing Characteristic
Peas grow best in cooler weather, too much heat will result in a lower crop yield
Nutrients
Peas are high in vitamins C, E and zinc
Fun Fact
When cooking peas it is important to use very little water, the more water used the more vitamin C is lost
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Pumpkin

Growing Characteristic
Pumpkins are greedy feeders, they also spread out quite a bit within the garden
Nutrients 
Pumpkins are high in beta-carotene and Potassium
Fun Fact
In some cultures and countries the pumpkin leaves are used in stir-fry's. As well, pumpkin can be used in sweet or savoury dishes
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Swiss Chard

Growing Characteristic 
Swiss chard prefers rich, well-drained soil
Nutrients 
Swiss chard is high in vitamins K, C and A
Fun Fact
Swiss chard can also be called rainbow chard because of the many different colours the stems can be. Some cultures use the stem and some use the leaves 
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Tomatoes

Growing Characteristic 
Tomatoes enjoy moist soil and warm temperatures
Nutrients 
Tomatoes have beta-carotene, Vitamin C and E
Fun Fact
Tomatoes are used in different types of sauces in the majority of cultures throughout the world
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Zucchini

Growing Characteristic
Zucchini is fairly easy to grow and will grow very quickly once it blossoms
Nutrients
Zucchini is high in fibre
Fun Fact
The flowers on zucchini plants are edible, some cultures prefer to eat the flower and do not let the blossoms turn into zucchini
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Carrots

Growing Characteristic
Carrots grow best in cool moist climates and deep sandy soils
Nutrients
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which your body turns into Vitamin A. Vitamin A keeps your eyes healthy
Fun Fact
Carrots are eaten worldwide, in almost every culture and country
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Herbs

Basil
Cilantro
Dill
Oregano
Parsley
Sage
Savory
Tarragon
Thyme
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