Complete Variety Guides

Deep-dive into 669+ crop varieties with zone-specific growing guides. Find the perfect varieties for your climate, cuisine, and farming goals.

669
Varieties
13
Categories
17,394
Zone Guides

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Rice

Complete guide to rice varieties from aromatic Basmati to high-yield IR64. Find the perfect rice for your climate zone, cooking style, and growing conditions.

86 varietiesExplore →
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Brassicas

Explore the complete brassica family - from cold-hardy kales to summer cabbages. Every variety rated for your USDA zone with planting guides.

57 varietiesExplore →
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Tomatoes

From Cherokee Purple heirlooms to disease-resistant hybrids. Find your perfect tomato variety with zone-specific growing guides.

78 varietiesExplore →
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Peppers

Complete pepper guide covering sweet bells, mild poblanos, and fiery habaneros. Heat levels, growing requirements, and culinary uses for each variety.

64 varietiesExplore →
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Onions & Alliums

From pungent storage onions to sweet Vidalias. Plus garlic, leeks, and shallots. Day-length requirements and regional recommendations.

63 varietiesExplore →
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Beets

Classic Detroit Dark Red to stunning Chioggia stripes. Complete beet variety guide with growing tips, storage advice, and culinary inspiration.

15 varietiesExplore →
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Lettuce & Salad Greens

Build the perfect salad garden with our complete lettuce guide. Heat-tolerant varieties, bolt resistance ratings, and succession planting tips.

36 varietiesExplore →
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Cucumbers

From classic slicers to Armenian and lemon cucumbers. Disease resistance ratings, trellising tips, and pickling recommendations.

28 varietiesExplore →
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Squash & Pumpkins

Zucchini to butternut, pattypan to spaghetti squash. Storage tips, cooking uses, and growing guides for every squash variety.

48 varietiesExplore →
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Culinary Herbs

From Genovese basil to chocolate mint. Complete herb variety guide with flavor profiles, growing requirements, and culinary pairings.

8 varietiesExplore →
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Carrots

Orange, purple, yellow, and white carrots. Root shapes, soil requirements, and storage tips for every carrot variety.

33 varietiesExplore →
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Beans & Legumes

Green beans to dried heirlooms. Pole vs bush comparisons, nitrogen fixing benefits, and succession planting strategies.

53 varietiesExplore →
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Eggplant

Classic Black Beauty to slender Asian varieties. Heat requirements, container growing tips, and culinary uses.

3 varietiesExplore →

Featured Deep Dives

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86 Rice Varieties

The world's most complete rice variety guide

  • ✓ Aromatic varieties (Basmati, Jasmine)
  • ✓ High-yield types (IR64, NERICA)
  • ✓ Specialty rices (Black, Red, Wild)
  • ✓ Climate-adapted varieties for every zone
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41 Brassica Varieties

Cabbage, kale, broccoli & more

  • ✓ Cold-hardy kales for winter growing
  • ✓ Storage cabbages for year-round supply
  • ✓ Specialty Asian brassicas
  • ✓ Disease-resistant varieties
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How to Use Our Variety Guides

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Browse by crop type to find varieties that interest you.

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Find Your Zone Match

Each variety shows which USDA zones it thrives in.

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