| 1 | Pepper Dragon's Breath | Vegetable Solanaceae | Hot pepper Transplant | Feb 10 – Jun 1 February, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 100 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 2 | Pepper Cayenne | Vegetable Solanaceae | Hot pepper Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 3 | Pepper Dracula | Vegetable Solanaceae | Ornamental hot pepper Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 4 | Tomato Big Mama Hybrid | Vegetable Solanaceae | Indeterminate paste tomato Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 80 days from transplant Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Trellis | |
| 5 | Echinacea White | Medicinal Asteraceae | Coneflower Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; tolerates partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 6 | Pepper Grand Bell Mix | Vegetable Solanaceae | Sweet bell pepper Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 7 | Cucumber Cucamelon | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Cucamelon / Mexican sour gherkin Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 65–75 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 8 | Cucumber Jelly Melon | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Jelly melon / African horned kiwano Transplant | Apr 7 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 9 | Cucumber Poona Kheera | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Vining cucumber Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 10 | Cucumber Little Potato | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Vining cucumber Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 11 | Cucumber National Pickling | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Pickling cucumber Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 52 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 12 | Cucumber Muncher | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Vining slicing cucumber Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 60 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 13 | Beans Tendergreen BUSH | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush snap bean Direct Sow | May 15 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 16 days · Maturity: 52–53 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2-3 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 14 | Dragonfruit Purple | Vegetable Cactaceae | Climbing tropical fruit cactus Start Indoors | Jan 1 – Dec 31 January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Bright light/full sun when acclimated; young plants may benefit from partial shade · Spacing: Container; pot up gradually Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Heat · Drought · Trellis | |
| 15 | Strawberry Yellow Wonder | Vegetable Rosaceae | Alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca) Start Indoors | Feb 1 – May 31 February, March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 48 days · Maturity: 120 days Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost | |
| 16 | Catnip No variety | Herb Lamiaceae | Herb Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Sep 30 March, April, May, June, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 17 | Lavender Munstead | Herb Lamiaceae | English lavender Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 28 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 18 | Milk Thistle No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – May 15 March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 19 | Fenugreek No variety | Herb Fabaceae | Culinary/medicinal herb Direct Sow | Apr 15 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 20 days · Maturity: 30–45 days for leaves; seed in about 60-90 days Sun: Full sun to partial sun; 4-6+ hours · Spacing: 6-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Heat | |
| 20 | Anise No variety | Herb Apiaceae | Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Direct Sow | May 5 – May 20 May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 130 days to mature seed Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Heat | |
| 21 | Citronella No variety | Herb Poaceae | Citronella-type aromatic grass Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 35 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Perennial · Heat | |
| 22 | Black Cumin No variety | Herb Ranunculaceae | Black cumin / black seed (Nigella sativa) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Jun 1 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 90–120 days to mature seed Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Drought | |
| 23 | Sage No variety | Herb Lamiaceae | Common sage (Salvia officinalis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 24 | Broccoli Green Sprouting Calabrese | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Heading/sprouting broccoli Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Aug 10 March, April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 70–90 days Sun: Full sun; tolerates partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: University of Minnesota Extension; San Diego Seed Company; Terroir Seeds/Underwood Gardens; Ferry-Morse; Redford frost-date data Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 25 | Chamomile German | Herb Asteraceae | German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Drought | |
| 26 | Toothache No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | Toothache plant (Spilanthes/Acmella) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Heat | |
| 27 | Ashwagandha No variety | Medicinal Solanaceae | Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 20 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Heat · Drought | |
| 28 | False Daisy No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | False daisy / Bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 105 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Heat | |
| 29 | Echinacea Paradox | Medicinal Asteraceae | Yellow coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Nov 30 March, April, May, June, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 30 | Echinacea Purple & White mix | Medicinal Asteraceae | Coneflower mix (primarily Echinacea purpurea types) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Nov 30 March, April, May, June, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 31 | Echinacea Purple | Medicinal Asteraceae | Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Nov 30 March, April, May, June, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 32 | Calendula Pacific Beauty | Medicinal Asteraceae | Calendula / pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 45–60 days to first bloom Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 33 | Calendula Oktoberfest | Medicinal Asteraceae | Calendula / pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: 50–55 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 15-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Drought | |
| 34 | Luffa No variety | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Sponge gourd / luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) Transplant | Apr 1 – Jun 1 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 125 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-48 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 35 | Elecampane No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | Elecampane (Inula helenium) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 15 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost | |
| 36 | Lavender English | Herb Lamiaceae | English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 1 February, March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 37 | Elderberry No variety | Medicinal Viburnaceae | American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Aug 1 – Nov 30 August, September, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 90 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade; best fruiting in full sun · Spacing: 6-15 ft Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 38 | Lemon Balm No variety | Herb Lamiaceae | Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 39 | Rosehips No variety | Medicinal Rosaceae | Rose grown for hips (Rosa spp.) Direct Sow or Transplant | Oct 1 – Nov 30 October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 120 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 3–6 ft Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 40 | Blue Vervain No variety | Medicinal Verbenaceae | Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 15 – May 31 March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 28 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 41 | Motherwort No variety | Medicinal Lamiaceae | Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 15 – May 31 March, April, May, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 60 days to first herbal harvest Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 42 | Sage Broadleaf | Herb Lamiaceae | Broadleaf garden sage (Salvia officinalis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 43 | Parsley Big Italy | Herb Apiaceae | Italian flat-leaf parsley Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 44 | Basil Sweet Italian | Herb Lamiaceae | Sweet Italian basil (Ocimum basilicum) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator | |
| 45 | Basil Genovese | Herb Lamiaceae | Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator | |
| 46 | Thyme No variety | Herb Lamiaceae | Common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Direct Sow or Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 15 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-8 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 47 | Oregano Greek | Herb Lamiaceae | Greek oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) Direct Sow or Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 15 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 48 | Red Clover No variety | Medicinal Fabaceae | Red clover (Trifolium pratense) Direct Sow | Feb 15 – Sep 15 February, March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: Broadcast or 2–6 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost | |
| 49 | White Clover No variety | Flower Fabaceae | White clover (Trifolium repens) Direct Sow | Mar 1 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: Broadcast or 2–6 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost | |
| 50 | Stinging Nettle No variety | Medicinal Urticaceae | Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – May 31 March, April, May, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 51 | Goldenrod No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Nov 30 March, April, May, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; some species tolerate partial shade · Spacing: 12–24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 52 | Chicory No variety | Herb Asteraceae | Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 31 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Drought | |
| 53 | Mullein No variety | Medicinal Scrophulariaceae | Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 15 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; tolerates some shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 54 | Alfalfa No variety | Herb Fabaceae | Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 31 April, May, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: Broadcast or 2–6 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 55 | Lemon Grass No variety | Herb Poaceae | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Medicinal · Perennial · Heat | |
| 56 | Feverfew No variety | Medicinal Asteraceae | Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 57 | Echinacea Paradise Mix | Flower Asteraceae | Hybrid coneflower mix Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Nov 30 March, April, May, June, October, November | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 58 | Yarrow Love Parade | Flower Asteraceae | Siberian yarrow (Achillea sibirica) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 59 | Basil Spicy Globe | Herb Lamiaceae | Compact globe basil (Ocimum basilicum) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 70 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Fedco Seeds; Everwilde Farms; University of Minnesota Extension; Michigan State University pollinator guidance; Redford frost-date data Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 60 | Yarrow White | Medicinal Asteraceae | Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; tolerates partial shade · Spacing: 12-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 61 | Sunflower Mammoth Russian | Flower Asteraceae | Giant annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 62 | Sunflower Evening Sun Mixed | Flower Asteraceae | Branching annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 63 | Sunflower Mammoth | Flower Asteraceae | Giant annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 64 | Sunflower Teddy Bear | Flower Asteraceae | Dwarf double sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 65 | Sunflower Autumn Beauty | Flower Asteraceae | Branching annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 66 | Sunflower Mixed Colors | Flower Asteraceae | Mixed annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 67 | Sunflower Grey striped mammoth | Flower Asteraceae | Giant confectionery sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jun 20 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 68 | Sunflower Black Oil | Flower Asteraceae | Oilseed sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 1 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun; 6-8+ hours/day · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 69 | Sunflower American Giant | Flower Asteraceae | American Giant hybrid sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jun 15 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 120 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 70 | Coleus Rainbow Mix | Flower Lamiaceae | Ornamental coleus foliage mix (Coleus scutellarioides) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Partial shade to shade; protect from intense afternoon sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 71 | Squash Dark Green Zucchini | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Bush summer squash / zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jul 20 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 50 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 72 | Squash Fordhook Zucchini | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Bush summer squash / zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 57 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 73 | Gourd Ornamental Mix | Flower Cucurbitaceae | Mixed ornamental gourd (primarily Cucurbita pepo types) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 100–130 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 74 | Gourd Cornucopia Mix | Flower Cucurbitaceae | Mixed ornamental gourd Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jun 10 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 110 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 75 | Gourd Sherriot Crown of Thorns | Flower Cucurbitaceae | Shenot Crown of Thorns ornamental gourd (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jun 1 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 110–125 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 76 | Carrot Danvers 126 | Vegetable Apiaceae | Storage carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 25 days · Maturity: 65–70 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 3 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 77 | Pumpkin Baby Boo | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Miniature white pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 95–100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 78 | Pumpkin Jack O Lantern | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Carving pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 90–100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 36-48 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 79 | Pumpkin Howden | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 1 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 115–120 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 80 | Lettuce Iceberg | Vegetable Asteraceae | Crisphead lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Sep 1 March, April, May, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 10-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Frost | |
| 81 | Lettuce Mesclun | Vegetable Asteraceae | Mixed baby salad greens Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Sep 15 April, May, June, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 3-5 seeds/in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Frost | |
| 82 | Spinach America | Vegetable Amaranthaceae | Savoy spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 43–55 days Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 83 | Kale Siberian | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Siberian kale (Brassica napus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 25–60 days 25 days baby leaf; about 60 days full size Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 84 | Broccoli De Cicco | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Sprouting broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 48–65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 85 | Watermelon Sweet Siberian | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 80–85 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 86 | Watermelon Banana | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 80–100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 87 | Tomato Peron Sprayless | Vegetable Solanaceae | Slicing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 70 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: True Leaf Market; Annie's Heirloom Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought · Trellis | |
| 88 | Watermelon Moons & Stars | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 90 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 36-48 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat | |
| 89 | Watermelon Sugar Baby | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Icebox watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 20 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75–85 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 36-48 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 90 | Cantaloupe Hales Best Jumbo | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Muskmelon/cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85–110 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 91 | Cantaloupe Jenny Lind | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Heirloom muskmelon (Cucumis melo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 20 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75–85 days Sun: Full sun; 8+ hours/day · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 92 | Cantaloupe Planters Jumbo | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Muskmelon/cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85–88 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 93 | Tomato Roma | Vegetable Solanaceae | Determinate paste tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75–80 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 94 | Tomato San Marzano | Vegetable Solanaceae | Indeterminate Italian paste tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: 78–85 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 95 | Tomato Federle | Vegetable Solanaceae | Indeterminate paste tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 96 | Beets Detroit Dark Red | Vegetable Amaranthaceae | Table beet (Beta vulgaris) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Aug 20 March, April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 55–60 days Sun: Full sun; tolerates partial shade · Spacing: 3-4 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Urban Farmer; Botanical Interests; MSU Extension Container · Frost | |
| 97 | Corn Strawberry Popcorn | Vegetable Poaceae | Popcorn (Zea mays) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 15 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 95–100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Heat | |
| 98 | Cucumber Beit Alpha | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Beit Alpha slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 50–65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 99 | Corn Early Golden Bantam | Vegetable Poaceae | Sweet corn (Zea mays) Direct Sow | May 15 – Jul 1 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 75–80 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Heat | |
| 100 | Beans Tendergreen Improved | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 16 days · Maturity: 52 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2-4 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 101 | Peas Alaska | Vegetable Fabaceae | Dwarf shelling pea (Pisum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Aug 20 March, April, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 55 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 2-4 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost · Trellis | |
| 102 | Onion Ailsa Craig | Vegetable Amaryllidaceae | Long-day bulbing onion (Allium cepa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – May 15 March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 105 days from direct seeding; approximately 10-15 days less from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 103 | Onion White Lisbon Bunching | Vegetable Amaryllidaceae | Bunching/green onion (Allium cepa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 15 – Sep 1 March, April, May, June, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 60–100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 1-2 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 104 | Cucumber Straight 8 | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 58 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 105 | Pumpkin Wee-B-Little | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Miniature semi-bush pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 95 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 106 | Beans Blue lake stringless | Vegetable Fabaceae | Pole snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 8 days · Maturity: 60 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 107 | Tomato Amish Paste | Vegetable Solanaceae | Indeterminate paste tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 108 | Corn Glass gem | Vegetable Poaceae | Flint/popcorn corn (Zea mays) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 10 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 110–120 days to fully dry mature ears Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Heat | |
| 109 | Pepper Banana | Vegetable Solanaceae | Banana-type pepper (Capsicum annuum) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 110 | Pepper Serrano Chili | Vegetable Solanaceae | Hot chile pepper (Capsicum annuum) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 75–85 days from transplant Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 111 | Sunflower Moonwalk | Flower Asteraceae | Annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 112 | Sunflower Procut White Lite | Flower Asteraceae | Single-stem pollenless hybrid sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 113 | Sunflower Bohemian Rhapsody | Flower Asteraceae | Branching pollenless sunflower mix (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 55–65 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 114 | Sunflower Chocolate Cherry | Flower Asteraceae | Branching heirloom sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 65–75 days to bloom Sun: Full sun; 8-12 hours/day · Spacing: 16 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 115 | Sunflower Black Beauty | Flower Asteraceae | Branching pollenless sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 20 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 50–55 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 116 | Moonflower No variety | Flower Convolvulaceae | Moonflower vine (Ipomoea alba) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 117 | Chinese Lantern No variety | Flower Solanaceae | Chinese lantern (Physalis alkekengi) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 118 | China Rose No variety | Flower Rosaceae | China rose (Rosa chinensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 28 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-8 ft Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 119 | Coleus Pinto Mix | Flower Lamiaceae | Ornamental foliage coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Direct Sow or Transplant | Feb 10 – Jun 15 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 20 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 120 | Nasturtiums Unknown Variety | Flower Tropaeolaceae | Garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum spp.) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 121 | Marigold French Dwarf | Flower Asteraceae | Dwarf French marigold (Tagetes patula) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 1 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 122 | Marigold Crackerjack | Flower Asteraceae | African marigold (Tagetes erecta) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 1 – Jun 30 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 70–85 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 10-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 123 | Onion Tokyo Long White Bunching | Vegetable Amaryllidaceae | Japanese bunching onion (Allium fistulosum) Direct Sow or Transplant | Feb 24 – Sep 1 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 15 days · Maturity: 65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 1/2-1 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: True Leaf Market/Kitazawa; Southern Exposure Seed Exchange; Underwood Gardens; University of Minnesota Extension; Redford frost-date data Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 124 | Marigold Sparky Mix | Flower Asteraceae | French marigold mix (Tagetes patula) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 1 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: 45–50 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 126 | Pansy Super Beaconsfield | Flower Violaceae | Giant Swiss pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) Transplant | Feb 10 – Apr 30 February, March, April | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 70–85 days to bloom Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-10 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost | |
| 127 | Pansy Berna Velvet Blue | Flower Violaceae | Pansy (Viola × wittrockiana) Transplant | Feb 10 – Apr 30 February, March, April | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-10 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost | |
| 128 | Celosia Pastel Mix | Flower Amaranthaceae | Mixed celosia (Celosia argentea types) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 129 | Celosia Kumquat Orange | Flower Amaranthaceae | Cockscomb celosia (Celosia argentea var. cristata) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-9 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 130 | Celosia Mauve & Red mix | Flower Amaranthaceae | Mixed celosia (Celosia argentea types) Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 131 | Mimosa Sensitive Plant | Flower Fabaceae | Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 28 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-15 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 132 | Cactus Mixed | Flower Cactaceae | Mixed cactus species Start Indoors | Jan 1 – Dec 31 January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Bright light; mature plants generally prefer strong light to full sun depending on species · Spacing: Container; varies Life cycle: Perennial · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Heat · Drought | |
| 133 | Zinnia Lilliput Mix | Flower Asteraceae | Pompon zinnia mix (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: 60–70 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 134 | Zinnia Queen Lime | Flower Asteraceae | Double-flowered zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 135 | Asters Krallen Dark Purple | Flower Asteraceae | China aster (Callistephus chinensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 136 | Asters Gala Lavender | Flower Asteraceae | China aster (Callistephus chinensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 100 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator | |
| 137 | Asters Purple | Flower Asteraceae | China aster (Callistephus chinensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator | |
| 138 | Asters Pompom Constellation | Flower Asteraceae | Pompon China aster (Callistephus chinensis) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator | |
| 139 | Zinnia Yellow | Flower Asteraceae | Yellow zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 140 | Snapdragon Unknown | Flower Plantaginaceae | Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Transplant | Feb 24 – May 31 February, March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 4-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 141 | Sweet William Double Flowered mixed colors | Flower Caryophyllaceae | Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds; Ferry-Morse; Redford frost dates Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 142 | Rosemary No variety | Herb Lamiaceae | Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus; syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) Transplant | Feb 10 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 80–100 days to first stem-tip harvest Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds; NC State Extension; UMN Extension Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat · Drought | |
| 143 | Peas Sugar Snap | Vegetable Fabaceae | Snap pea (Pisum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Aug 15 March, April, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 70 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 1.5-2 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds; Johnny's succession chart; Utah State Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost · Trellis | |
| 144 | Peas Little marvel | Vegetable Fabaceae | Dwarf shelling pea (Pisum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Aug 15 March, April, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: 60 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 4 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Urban Farmer; Gurney's; Utah State Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 145 | Larkspur Giant Imperial | Flower Ranunculaceae | Annual larkspur (Consolida ajacis) Direct Sow | Apr 7 – Apr 14 April | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 35 days · Maturity: 98 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Select Seeds; Ferry-Morse; NC State Extension; Utah State Extension Pollinator · Frost · Drought | |
| 146 | Bee Balm Light Purple | Herb Lamiaceae | Bee balm / wild bergamot (Monarda spp.) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 1 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds; Johnny's; NC State Extension; UMN Extension mildew Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 147 | Dill Mammoth | Herb Apiaceae | Mammoth dill (Anethum graveolens) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Jul 31 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: UMN Extension; Ferry-Morse; Rohrer Seeds; MSU companion planting Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost | |
| 148 | Carrots Denver Half Long | Vegetable Apiaceae | Danvers-type carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 18 days · Maturity: 70 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2-3 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Annie's Heirloom Seeds; Gurney's; Baker Creek Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 149 | Carrots Rainbow Mix | Vegetable Apiaceae | Mixed-color carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2-3 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Sow Right Seeds; Urban Farmer; UMN Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 150 | Cucumber Space Master | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Compact slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 55 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; Utah State Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 151 | Zinnia California Giant | Flower Asteraceae | Giant-flowered zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension; UMN Extension mildew Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 152 | Zinnia Candy Cane | Flower Asteraceae | Striped zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 12 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; Fruition Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 153 | Zinnia Semi-dwarf Pumila MC | Flower Asteraceae | Semi-dwarf zinnia mix (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: 65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Hudson Valley Seed; Bumble Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 154 | Lettuce Grand Rapids | Vegetable Asteraceae | Loose-leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Sep 1 March, April, May, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 45 days Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Urban Farmer; McKenzie Seeds; UMN Extension Container · Frost | |
| 155 | Lettuce Parris Island Cos (Romaine) | Vegetable Asteraceae | Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Sep 1 March, April, May, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 28–55 days 28 days baby leaf; 55 days full size Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Botanical Interests; Fedco Seeds; UMN Extension Container · Frost · Heat | |
| 156 | Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson | Vegetable Asteraceae | Loose-leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Sep 1 March, April, May, July, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 32–46 days 32 days baby leaf; 46 days full size Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 8-10 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Urban Farmer; Botanical Interests; UMN Extension Container · Frost | |
| 157 | Ground Cherry Aunt Molly | Vegetable Solanaceae | Ground cherry (Physalis pruinosa) Transplant | Mar 10 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Territorial Seed; Kitchen Garden Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 158 | Cantaloupe Unknown | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Muskmelon/cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Iowa State Extension; MSU Extension Pollinator · Heat | |
| 159 | Watermelon Sugar baby | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Icebox watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 20 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75–85 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 36-60 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Bank on Seeds; Earl May; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 160 | Pepper Red Lesya | Vegetable Solanaceae | Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 75–85 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Pepper Geek; Martha's Garden Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 161 | Pumpkin Uknown | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: University of Minnesota Extension; MSU Extension Pollinator · Heat | |
| 162 | Squash Early yellow straight neck | Vegetable Cucurbitaceae | Yellow straightneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jul 20 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 42 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Botanical Interests; Rare Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 163 | Pepper Sweet Bell Mix | Vegetable Solanaceae | Mixed sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 164 | Gourd Birdhouse | Flower Cucurbitaceae | Bottle/birdhouse gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 14 – Jun 1 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 13 days · Maturity: 100 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: UNH Extension; UF/IFAS; MSU Extension Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 165 | Okra Clemson Spinelesss | Vegetable Malvaceae | Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 21 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 58 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Clemson Extension; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 166 | Eggplant Long purple | Vegetable Solanaceae | Italian-type eggplant (Solanum melongena) Transplant | Feb 24 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 70–80 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; Burpee; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 167 | Radish Champion | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Round spring radish (Raphanus sativus) Direct Sow | Mar 24 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 25–28 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 168 | Radish Cherry Belle | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Round spring radish (Raphanus sativus) Direct Sow | Mar 24 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 21–22 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Botanical Interests; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 169 | Radish Daikon | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Daikon radish (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Aug 15 April, May, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 50–65 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: UF/IFAS; University of Maryland Extension; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 170 | Radish Easter Egg | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Mixed-color spring radish (Raphanus sativus) Direct Sow | Mar 24 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 24–30 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Urban Farmer; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 171 | Brussel Sprouts Long Island | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Transplant | May 15 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85–110 days approximately 85-110 days depending on seed source and growing conditions Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Botanical Interests; Rare Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 172 | Cabbage Red Acre | Vegetable Brassicaceae | Red heading cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 10 – Jul 15 March, April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 12 days · Maturity: 75–90 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12-18 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Botanical Interests; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 173 | Cilantro Slow Bolting | Herb Apiaceae | Cilantro/coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 24 – Sep 15 March, April, May, June, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 30–45 days to leaf harvest Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 3-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: San Diego Seed Company; Rare Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost | |
| 174 | Cilantro Unknown | Herb Apiaceae | Cilantro/coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 24 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 28–45 days to leaf harvest Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 3-8 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Cornell Garden-Based Learning; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Medicinal · Frost | |
| 175 | Cat Grass Oat Grass | Herb Poaceae | Oat cat grass (Avena sativa) Start Indoors | Jan 1 – Dec 31 January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 7 days · Maturity: 10–15 days to pet-grazing height Sun: Full sun to partial shade; bright light indoors · Spacing: Dense sowing in containers Life cycle: Annual · Source: Burpee Container · Frost | |
| 176 | Spinach Unknown | Vegetable Amaranthaceae | Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Cornell Garden-Based Learning; MSU Extension Container · Frost | |
| 177 | Spinach Giant Noble | Vegetable Amaranthaceae | Smooth-leaf spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Sep 15 March, April, May, August, September | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 40–50 days to leaf harvest Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: True Leaf Market; MSU Extension Container · Frost | |
| 178 | Plantain Common | Medicinal Plantaginaceae | Common/broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) Direct Sow | Mar 1 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 28 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: NC State Extension; Rare Seeds Container · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 179 | Plantain Black Seed | Medicinal Plantaginaceae | Blackseed/Rugel's plantain (Plantago rugelii) Direct Sow | Mar 1 – Jun 1 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: Not recorded · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 6-12 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: Ohio State Weed Guide; Minnesota Wildflowers Container · Medicinal · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 180 | Beans Johnny Seeds trilogy bush beans | Vegetable Fabaceae | Mixed bush snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 55 days from direct seeding; individual components mature sequentially Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 181 | Beans Kentucky Wonder | Vegetable Fabaceae | Pole snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 1 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 8 days · Maturity: 60–68 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: San Diego Seed Company; Renee's Garden; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 182 | Beans Contender | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 50–55 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 5-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Gurney's; San Diego Seed Company; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 183 | Beans Light Red Kidney | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 85–95 days to dry bean harvest Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Annie's Heirloom Seeds; FDA natural toxins; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 184 | Beans Dark Red Kidney | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 8 days · Maturity: 95–96 days to dry bean harvest Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 3-4 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Everwilde Farms; FDA natural toxins; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 185 | Corn Early Golden Bantam Hybrid | Vegetable Poaceae | Yellow sweet corn (Zea mays subsp. mays) Direct Sow | May 15 – Jul 1 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75–80 days Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension Heat | |
| 186 | Corn Unknown | Vegetable Poaceae | Corn (Zea mays) Direct Sow | May 15 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 8-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: MSU Extension Heat | |
| 187 | Beans Cherokee Wax Yellow Bush | Vegetable Fabaceae | Yellow wax bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 50–55 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 2-3 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 188 | Beans Golden Wax Bush | Vegetable Fabaceae | Yellow wax bush bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Aug 15 May, June, July, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: 50–60 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 3-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Underwood Gardens; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 189 | Peas Sugar Magnolia Tendril | Vegetable Fabaceae | Purple-podded snap pea (Pisum sativum) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – Aug 15 March, April, August | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 50–70 days from direct seeding Sun: Full sun to partial shade · Spacing: 2-3 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Burpee; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost · Trellis | |
| 190 | Beans Domigo Rojo | Vegetable Fabaceae | Bush dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 100 days to dry seed Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 3-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Siskiyou Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 191 | Beans Small Red | Vegetable Fabaceae | Semi-bush dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jul 15 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75 days to dry bean harvest Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Southern Exposure Seed Exchange; Everwilde Farms; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat | |
| 192 | Beans Hopi Purple Stringy Bush | Vegetable Fabaceae | Semi-vining bush dry/snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Direct Sow | May 19 – Jun 30 May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 100 days to dry bean harvest Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 4-6 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: High Desert Seed; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 193 | Sunflower Skyscraper | Flower Asteraceae | Giant annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Direct Sow | May 6 – Jul 1 May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 10 days · Maturity: 75 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Hudson Valley Seed; Ferry-Morse; MSU Extension Pollinator · Heat · Drought · Trellis | |
| 194 | Parsnip Hollow Crown | Vegetable Apiaceae | Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Direct Sow | Mar 15 – May 15 March, April, May | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 56 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 3-4 in Life cycle: Biennial · Source: Utah State Extension; Alliance of Native Seed Keepers; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Frost | |
| 195 | Zinnia Purple Prince | Flower Asteraceae | Large-flowered zinnia (Zinnia elegans) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jul 15 April, May, June, July | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 6 days · Maturity: 60–70 days to bloom Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 9-12 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Rare Seeds; Pinetree Garden Seeds; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |
| 196 | Perennial Mix Flowers | Flower — | Mixed perennial and possibly biennial flowering species Direct Sow | Apr 1 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Usually full sun; exact light needs depend on the species in the packet · Spacing: Broadcast according to packet rate; final spacing varies by species Life cycle: Perennial · Source: Earth Science; Eden Brothers; MSU Extension Pollinator · Perennial · Frost | |
| 197 | Partial Shade Mix Flowers | Flower — | Mixed annual, biennial and perennial shade-tolerant flowering species Direct Sow | Apr 15 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 30 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Partial shade; approximately 1-4 hours of direct sun or strong filtered light for many commercial shade mixes · Spacing: Broadcast according to packet rate; final spacing varies by species Life cycle: Not recorded · Source: Buffalo Brand Seed; Outsidepride; MSU Extension Pollinator | |
| 198 | Moonflower Giant White | Flower Convolvulaceae | Moonflower vine (Ipomoea alba) Direct Sow or Transplant | Mar 24 – Jun 15 March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: 60–90 days to bloom Sun: Full sun to partial sun · Spacing: 8-10 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Rare Seeds; Better Homes & Gardens; MSU Extension Container · Pollinator · Heat · Trellis | |
| 199 | Hibiscus Giant | Flower Malvaceae | Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) Start Indoors | Feb 10 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: Not recorded · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: Unknown — mature size varies greatly by species/cultivar Life cycle: Not recorded · Source: Clemson Cooperative Extension; Proven Winners Pollinator · Heat | |
| 200 | Hibiscus Red Dinner Plate | Flower Malvaceae | Hardy perennial hibiscus / rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos-type hybrid) Start Indoors | Feb 10 – Jun 1 February, March, April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 21 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 24-36 in Life cycle: Perennial · Source: Proven Winners; Organic India Seeds; Gardenia Container · Pollinator · Perennial · Frost · Heat | |
| 201 | Cleome Color Fountain Mix | Flower Cleomaceae | Spider flower (Tarenaya hassleriana; syn. Cleome hassleriana) Direct Sow or Transplant | Apr 7 – Jun 15 April, May, June | — | In Seed Bank | Germination: 14 days · Maturity: Not recorded Sun: Full sun · Spacing: 18-24 in Life cycle: Annual · Source: Rohrer Seeds; MSU Extension Pollinator · Heat · Drought | |