Creating a vegetable seeds bank with 50 varieties is a fantastic way to ensure a diverse and productive home garden. Here’s a comprehensive list of 50 vegetable seed varieties that cover a broad spectrum of tastes and growing conditions:
Leafy Greens & Herbs
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Lettuce (e.g., Romaine, Butterhead)
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Spinach (e.g., Bloomsdale, New Zealand)
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Kale (e.g., Curly, Lacinato)
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Swiss Chard (e.g., Rainbow, Fordhook Giant)
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Arugula (e.g., Rocket)
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Basil (e.g., Genovese, Thai)
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Cilantro (e.g., Slow-Bolt)
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Parsley (e.g., Italian Flat Leaf, Curly)
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Chives (e.g., Common, Garlic)
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Dill (e.g., Bouquet)
Root Vegetables
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Carrots (e.g., Nantes, Danvers)
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Beets (e.g., Detroit Dark Red, Chioggia)
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Radishes (e.g., Cherry Belle, Daikon)
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Turnips (e.g., Purple Top, Tokyo Cross)
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Rutabaga (e.g., American Purple Top)
Fruiting Vegetables
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Tomatoes (e.g., Cherry, Roma, Beefsteak)
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Bell Peppers (e.g., California Wonder, Sweet Banana)
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Cucumbers (e.g., English, Pickling)
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Eggplant (e.g., Black Beauty, Italian)
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Squash (e.g., Zucchini, Butternut)
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Pumpkins (e.g., Sugar Pie, Jack-O’-Lantern)
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Melons (e.g., Cantaloupe, Watermelon)
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Corn (e.g., Sweet Corn, Field Corn)
Legumes
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Beans (e.g., Green Beans, Kidney Beans, Black Beans)
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Peas (e.g., Snap Peas, Snow Peas, Shelling Peas)
Alliums
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Onions (e.g., Yellow, Red, Green)
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Garlic (e.g., Softneck, Hardneck)
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Shallots (e.g., French Grey, Echo)
Cruciferous Vegetables
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Broccoli (e.g., Calabrese, Sprouting)
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Cauliflower (e.g., Snowball, Romanesco)
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Brussels Sprouts (e.g., Long Island, Jade Cross)
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Cabbage (e.g., Savoy, Red, Napa)
Tubers & Bulbs
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Potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold, Russet)
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Sweet Potatoes (e.g., Beauregard, Jewell)
Specialty Vegetables
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Okra (e.g., Clemson Spineless)
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Radicchio (e.g., Chioggia, Treviso)
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Fennel (e.g., Florence, Herb)
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Celery (e.g., Tall Utah, Golden Self-Blanching)
Exotic & Less Common Varieties
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Kohlrabi (e.g., Early White, Purple)
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Edamame (e.g., Green Beans, Soybeans)
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Chinese Cabbage (e.g., Bok Choy, Napa Cabbage)
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Daikon Radish (e.g., White Daikon)
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Sunchokes (e.g., Jerusalem Artichoke)
Cover Crops & Soil Enhancers
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Buckwheat (e.g., For Soil Enrichment)
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Clover (e.g., Red Clover, White Clover)
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Mustard Greens (e.g., Mizuna, Tatsoi)
Microgreens
- Broccoli Microgreens
- Radish Microgreens
- Mustard Microgreens
- Sunflower Microgreens
This variety will provide a rich harvest throughout the growing season and offer plenty of options for fresh, homegrown produce. Remember to check the growing conditions and seasonality for each type to ensure the best results in your specific climate. Happy gardening