Arborio Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Arborio rice is a short-grain rice variety primarily cultivated in the Po Valley region of Italy. Renowned for its culinary use in making…
Vegetables: plants for clay soil
These plants tolerate heavy clay soil, which holds water and nutrients well but drains slowly.
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Basmati Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Basmati rice is a long-grain variety of rice, primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent, notably in India and Pakistan, particularly in…
Bay Leaf
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
The Bay Leaf plant, scientifically known as Laurus nobilis, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It…
Bhutanese Red Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Bhutanese Red Rice, known as "red rice" from the Himalayan region, is a traditional variety predominantly cultivated in Bhutan. It is…
Black Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Black rice, often referred to as "forbidden rice," is a variety of whole grain rice belonging to the Oryza sativa species. It is…
Brown Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Brown rice is the whole grain version of rice, specifically the unprocessed seed of the Oryza sativa plant. Unlike white rice, which has…
Camargue Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Camargue Rice, a unique and aromatic variety of rice, is cultivated primarily in the Camargue region of southern France, an area renowned…
Dandelion Greens
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–10
Dandelion greens, scientifically known as Taraxacum officinale, are the leafy, edible parts of the dandelion plant, which is often…
Fava Bean
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The Fava bean, also known as broad bean (Vicia faba), is a hardy annual legume cultivated for its edible seeds and young pods. This plant…
Forbidden Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Forbidden Rice, also known as black rice or emperors rice, is a variety of rice that falls under the species Oryza sativa. Historically…
Glutinous Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice or sweet rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), is a variety of rice notable for its high…
Green Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Green rice, commonly referred to as Oryza sativa, is a cereal grain cultivated extensively in various regions around the world…
Indica Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Indica rice is one of the two primary subspecies of cultivated rice, the other being Japonica. It is scientifically classified as Oryza…
Jack Bean
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 11–12
The Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis) is a perennial legume native to Central and South America, though it has spread to tropical regions…
Japonica Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Japonica rice (Oryza sativa var. japonica) is a subspecies of the Asian rice plant, widely cultivated in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and…
Jasmine Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Jasmine rice is a fragrant, long-grain variety of rice that is primarily cultivated in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. This…
Jerusalem Artichoke
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also known as sunchoke, is a tuberous root vegetable belonging to the sunflower family…
Kalijira Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Kalijira rice, also known as "Kali Jiri" or "Black Rice," is a traditional variety of rice that hails primarily from Bangladesh and parts…
Lambsquarters
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album), also known as goosefoot, is a hardy annual plant belonging to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is…
Lotus Root
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 5–10
Lotus root, known scientifically as Nelumbo nucifera, is the underwater tuber of the lotus flower, a beautiful aquatic plant widely…
Purple Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Purple rice, also known as black rice, is a type of whole grain rice that is notable for its deep purple color, which comes from…
Red Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Red rice is a variety of rice characterized by its reddish-brown husk and bran layer. This ancient grain is part of the Oryza sativa…
Rutabaga
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Rutabaga, scientifically known as Brassica napus var. napobrassica, is a root vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which…
Sticky Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Sticky rice, also known as glutinous rice or sweet rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), is a unique variety of rice cultivated primarily in…
Sunchoke
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Sunchoke, also known as Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), is a perennial plant belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae)…
Sushi Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Sushi rice, primarily associated with Japanese cuisine, is typically made from short-grain japonica rice, particularly varieties like…
Tamarind
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, native to Africa but widely cultivated in tropical…
Taro
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 9–11
Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a tropical plant cultivated primarily for its edible corms and leaves. Belonging to the family Araceae, taro…
Teff
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a small, ancient grain native to Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is…
Water Spinach
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 11–12
Water spinach is a fast-growing, leafy vegetable grown for its tender shoots and leaves. Despite its common name, it is not closely…
Wehani Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Wehani rice is a unique variety of whole grain rice, developed in the United States, specifically known for its nutty flavor and…
White Rice
- Full sun
- High water
The White Rice plant, scientifically known as Oryza sativa, is a staple food crop predominantly cultivated in warm and humid regions…
Wild Rice
- Full sun
- High water
Wild rice, known scientifically as Zizania spp., is a semi-aquatic, grass-like plant found primarily in North America and parts of Asia…
Yellow Rice
- Full sun
- High water
The term "Yellow Rice" can refer to a few different things in gardening, but it is most commonly associated with the variety of rice known…