The Master List of All Fruits and Vegetables

When it comes time to plan your garden, there are endless choices of what to grow. It’s best to start with a master list of all fruits and vegetables to help you make your decision. Unfortunately, there really isn’t one. The vast number of fruit and vegetables on the planet is made even vaster by the many different hybrids, or varieties, of each one. So there’s just no practical way to have a master list of everything.

And if there was, it would be overwhelming and useless to you, because the world is divided up into planting zones, and each zone contains a specific climate that is good for certain types of vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, within each zone are an endless variety of soil types. Some plants do better in sandy soils, and some prefer clay or loam. Soil types can vary dramatically over very small spaces, and even a tiny back yard can have several different types of soil in different areas.

Begin at the Beginning

Determine your garden layout. Then you have your soil tested, so you know what type you have. Armed with this information, and the planting zone in which you live, you can now choose which types of vegetables and fruit will grow in your garden. Many lists of common fruits and vegetables will provide information which you can use to determine if you can grow them.

Flip through a seed catalog and read the specifics about vegetables you enjoy eating. Or go to a seed kiosk at a gardeners supply store. As long as it’s a reputable place, they won’t stock any seeds of fruits and veggies which do not do well in your area. Furthermore, they may have a list of special-order seeds and plants.

With some patience, some good advice, and a little hard work, you’ll be rewarded with your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables and the satisfaction that you raised them yourself.

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