Asparagus
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable belonging to the lily family, known for its tender spears that are harvested…
Vegetables: frost-hardy plants
These plants survive hard frosts and are a safe choice for cold gardens.
38 plants
Vegetables
Brussels Sprouts
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are a biennial vegetable, commonly grown as an annual, and belong to the Brassicaceae…
Burdock Root
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Burdock (Arctium) is a biennial plant known for its large leaves, tall flowering stems, and distinctive bur-like seed heads. It typically…
Cabbage
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other…
Cardoon
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Cardoon is a large, thistle-like vegetable grown chiefly for its thick leaf stalks and midribs. It belongs to the same species as the…
Carrot
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The carrot plant (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a biennial herbaceous plant widely cultivated for its edible taproot, which is commonly…
Chicory
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Chicory is a hardy, usually biennial or short-lived perennial herb grown as a vegetable for its leaves and roots. It forms a basal rosette…
Collard Greens
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Collard greens (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) are a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage…
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…
Garlic
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a bulbous perennial plant widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal properties. It belongs to the Allium…
Horseradish
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a perennial plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard, cabbage, and…
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…
Kale
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes cabbage…
Komatsuna
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Komatsuna, also known as Japanese mustard spinach or tender green, is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which…
Leek
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are a member of the onion family (Alliaceae) and are prized for their unique, mild flavor. They…
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…
Lovage
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots, celery, and parsley…
Mache
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Mâche is a small, cool-season leafy vegetable also known as lamb’s lettuce or corn salad. It forms a low rosette of tender, spoon-shaped…
Mizuna
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. japonica) is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the mustard family (Brassicaceae). Originally from East…
Parsley Root
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Parsley root, also known as Petroselinum crispum var. tuberosum, is a biennial plant closely related to the common culinary parsley. While…
Parsnip
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a biennial root vegetable closely related to carrots, members of the Apiaceae family. It is primarily grown…
Pea
- Full sun
- Moderate water
The pea plant, scientifically known as Pisum sativum, is a cool-season legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae. Recognized for its…
Radish
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The radish (Raphanus sativus) is a fast-growing, cool-season root vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes…
Red Cabbage
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) is a vibrant, leafy vegetable known for its distinctive purplish-red color, which…
Rhubarb
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Rhubarb is a long-lived, cool-season perennial grown for its thick, tart leaf stalks, called petioles. It forms a substantial crown at…
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…
Salsify
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Salsify, scientifically known as Tragopogon porrifolius, is a biennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is often recognized by…
Savoy Cabbage
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Savoy cabbage is a type of leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes other cabbages, kale, and…
Scallion
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Scallion is a leafy onion grown for its slender white stems and hollow green leaves. It is commonly called a green onion or spring onion…
Scorzonera
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Scorzonera, commonly known as black salsify or oyster plant, is an edible perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is native…
Shallot
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The shallot (Allium ascalonicum) is a bulbous vegetable belonging to the Allium family, which includes onions, garlic, and leeks. Known…
Sorrel
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a perennial herb known for its distinctive tangy flavor and vibrant green leaves. Belonging to the buckwheat…
Spinach
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and southwestern Asia. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae…
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)…
Tarragon
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Known for its aromatic foliage, tarragon is…
Tatsoi
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Tatsoi (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, kale, and…
Watercress
- Part sun
- High water
- Zones 5–9
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a nutritious aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial herb belonging to the mustard family, Brassicaceae…