Varieties and Kinds of Vegetables

There are 25 to 30 different kinds of vegetables that can be grown in Georgia. If proper planning is done something can be grown and harvested each day of the year.

If space is limited select only those kinds of vegetables best liked by your family. Of each kind there are many different varieties available and researchers are constantly coming up with new, improved varieties.

Consider area and yield…

In selecting a variety, you should look for some of the following characteristics. First, get a variety that is adapted to the area in which you want to grow it. Next, get a variety that produces a high yield of quality vegetables.

Another consideration is evenness of maturity.

Some vegetables reach maturity all at one time. This demands one picking. One labor-intensive picking will get the crop. Other vegetables will still be blooming and producing young fruit, after you begin harvesting. Choose the variety that best fits your needs.

Earliness is also important.

Some varieties are ready for harvest a week or two before another variety planted at the same time. This can be used to an advantage, by planting several varieties at one time, the harvest season extended .

Also, disease resistance is important.

Wherever possible you should select a variety that has good disease resistance. Some tomato varieties are nematode resistant and resistant to several other diseases. For major plantings stick to known varieties, but don't be afraid to try some of the newer developed varieties. They may prove to be better than the older varieties that are currently being grown.

For more information on varieties and kinds of vegetables contact your local County Extension Office.