1. CAPSICUM annuum - Pepper

 CAPSICUM annuum  Pepper    kap’si-kum an’u-um  Vegetable  Easy Solanaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Sow indoors at 75-80°. Start them 6-8 weeks before night temperatures remain above 55°. Seeds can also be sown outdoors...

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2. CARUM carvi - Caraway

 CARUM carvi  Caraway  Zone 5 to 8  ka’rum kar’vi  Biennial Herb  Easy Apiaceae; native to the Middle East. Germination: Best sown outdoors at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds. Sow in the fall when the soil is still warm to have...

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3. CICHORIUM endiva - Endive

 CICHORIUM endiva   Endive    se-kor’e-um en-div’å     Easy Asteraceae; native to India. Germination: Endive is best grown as a fall crop. Sow seeds outdoors 3- 31/2 months before first frost in 1/4 inch deep rows 18-24 inches apart....

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4. CICHORIUM intybus - Chicory

 CICHORIUM intybus  Chicory    se-kor’e-um in’ti-bus    Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Sow seeds outdoors in early to mid-spring in 1/4 inch deep rows 18 inches apart. Seeds may also be started indoors, at a...

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5. CICHORIUM intybus - Radicchio

 CICHORIUM intybus  Radicchio  Zones 3 to 10  se-kor’e-um in-ti’bus  Vegetable  Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past in the spring. Alternatively, sow outdoors in...

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6. CITRULLUS lanatus - Watermelon

 CITRULLUS lanatus  Watermelon    sit-rul’us lå-na’tus  Fruit  Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to Africa. Germination: In areas with a long growing season, seeds are best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past and in a warm soil....

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7. CORIANDRUM sativum - Coriander

 CORIANDRUM sativum Coriander    ko-ri-an’drum sa-ti’vum Annual Herb  Easy Apiaceae; native to southern Europe. Germination: Best sown outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool. Sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the...

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8. CUCUMIS melo - Muskmelon and Honeydew

CUCUMIS melo Muskmelon and Honeydew   ku’ku-mis me’lo Fruit  Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to western Africa. Germination: In areas with a long, hot growing season seeds are best sown outdoors after all >danger of frost is past in the spring and...

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9. CUCUMIS sativus - Cucumber

 CUCUMIS sativus  Cucumber    ku’ku-mis sa-ti’vus  Vegetable  Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to southern Asia. Germination: Best sown outdoors. Sow 1-2 weeks after danger of frost is past. Seeds can also be sown indoors, 4-6 weeks before...

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10. CUCURBITA pepo - Squash and Zucchini

 CUCURBITA pepo  Squash and Zucchini    ku-ker’bi-tå pe’po  Vegetable   Eas Cucurbitaceae; of cultivated American origin. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost has past in the spring. Seeds can also be sown indoors,...

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