River Valley Area Community Gardens, Inc.
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Vegetable Crops

​Vegetable Crops for the Garden

.Average frost dates in the 53588 zip code are September 28 through May 10.  Many people wait until Memorial Day weekend, any time after May 22, to plant.  The average last frost date for our region falls around May 10.  The average first frost date falls after September 28.  There is approximately 145 growing days in our region.
 
There are two different types of vegetables:  Cool Season or Spring Vegetables  and Warm Season or Summer Vegetables
Often Cool Season crops are not affected by a light frost.  Always good to protect tender young plants from frost by covering them,   Watch the weather forecasts. 
 
Cool Season Crops Not Affected By Frost
(Might want to protect the seedlings until established)
  Asparagus  (perennial)
Broad Bean
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Collard
Garlic
Kale
Kohirabi
Leek
Onion
Pea
Radish
Rhubarb (perennial)
Rutabagas
Shallot
Spinach
Turnip

Cool Season Crops Affected by Frost
Arugula
Asian Greens
Beets
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chinese Cabbage
Endive
Lettuce
Mustard
Parsnip
Potato
Swiss Chard
 
Warm Season Crops
Warm Season crops can be planted when temperatures reach above seventy degrees 
Cantaloupe
Cucumber
Eggplant
Lima Bean
New Zealand Spinach
Pepper
Pumpkin
Snap Bean
Squash
Sweet Potato
Watermelon
All other vegetables
 
Top Vegetables Recommended for Community Gardens
These low maintenance plants can chill out in your plot for a bit when it’s ready.
Basil
Beets
Cabbage
Eggplant
Garlic
Kale
Leeks
Onions
Parsley
Peppers, Sweet and Hot
Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

Daily: 7am - 8 pm
Daylight hours

Telephone

1-608-588-6040

Email

info@rvacg.org
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  • Home
    • About the Gardens
    • Directions
  • News
    • Deep Mulch Gardening Demonstration
    • Garden Notes
    • Programs >
      • Educational Seminars
      • Community Food Pantry Donations
      • Special Gardens
    • Events >
      • Brat Fries
      • Plant Sale
    • Videos & Audios
  • Student Gardening
    • Busy Bees >
      • Work Day
      • Meet and Greet
      • Planting Day
      • Busy Bees Day 2
    • Junior Gardeners
  • Garden Plots
    • Policies
    • Enabling Demonstration Garden
    • Garden Planning Resources
    • Garden Guidelines
    • Veggie Crops
    • Earliest Planting Dates for RVACG
    • Plant / Seed Quantity & Spacing for Row Planting
    • Covid 19 Guidelines
  • For Gardeners
    • FAQs
    • Gardening Resources >
      • Vegetables Resources
      • Fruit Resources
      • Flower Resources
      • Trees, Shrubs, Landscaping
      • Garden Management
      • Pollinators
      • Professional Resources
    • RVACG Soil Type
    • Garden Pests and Diseases
  • Contact
    • Support and Donations