Vegetables

Fresh green beans are a favorite among gardeners. They are great fresh or cooked. These easy to grow vegetables are a great addition to your garden.

Are you ready to grow green beans in Phoenix or zone 9b? Find out the best time to plant and how to grow green beans.

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Zucchinis, also called summer squash, are easy to grow in Phoenix. They are part of the Cucurbitaceae family.

Zucchini has two growing seasons in Phoenix. Plant zucchini in the fall and again in the spring.

They can take a lot of space in your garden, but for this they produce three to ten pounds of produce per plant.

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Eggplants are part of the Solanaceae family also called the nightshade family. They are usually deep purple in color, however they can also be a light purple, white and yellow.

Eggplants are used in Italian, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. While usually grouped in with vegetables, eggplants are actually a fruit.

Ready to grow some Eggplants? Eggplants are easy to grow in your Phoenix garden.

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You can grow cucumbers in Phoenix twice a year. Once in the spring and in the fall. There are two forms of cucumbers: vining and bush. Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable and can be found in several varieties including pickling, slicing and seedless types.

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Need a vegetable in a hurry? If so, Radishes are your go to veggie. These bright red root vegetables reach maturity within three short weeks.

Let’s grow radishes in your Phoenix garden and learn some new ways of cooking with them.

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Carrots are another great cool season vegetable with a long growing season in Phoenix. Carrots belong to the Apiaceae family.

They are root vegetables, meaning the edible part of the plant is the carrot. Let’s grow carrots in your Phoenix garden.

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