One of the most exciting and critical parts of gardening is choosing the vegetables you want to grow. Site location and geographical region should be considered before deciding just what to plant. But plant size is equally important. Some plants just grow bigger than others. You might want to read Making Gardening More Economical.

Small Garden Vegetables Beets Green beans Broccoli Lettuce Bush squash Onions Cabbage Parsley Carrots Peppers Eggplant Radishes English Peas Spinach Garlic Tomatoes

Large Garden Vegetables Cantaloupes Potatoes Cauliflower Southern peas Collards Pumpkins Cucumbers Sweet corn Mustards Sweet potatoes Okra Watermelon

Certain vegetables are adapted to different climates and some require more sunlight than others. It is imperative to choose the vegetables which are suited for your zone. See vegetable varieties recommended for Texas. As you continue to grow vegetables, keep records of the varieties used and how well they did or didn't do. Planting dates, pest control, and the harvest date should all be detailed in the records.

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