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All crops ranked by ROI - harvest value divided by seed cost.

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Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

60–70 Days to harvest
12 lb Avg yield
$42.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week, consistent moisture to reduce cracking β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Winter Squash

Cucurbita maxima

85–100 Days to harvest
12 lb Avg yield
$23.88 Est. value
πŸ’§ Heavy during establishment; reduce to moderate once vines run, 1-2 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Fruit

Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

90–120 Days to harvest
5 lb Avg yield
$40.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

100–150 Days to harvest
8 lb Avg yield
$28.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

60–85 Days to harvest
10 lb Avg yield
$17.80 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular, 1–2 inches/week; consistent moisture critical β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Fruit

Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum

90–150 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$24.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

55–70 Days to harvest
8 lb Avg yield
$14.24 Est. value
πŸ’§ Heavy; 1–2 inches/week, consistent moisture critical to prevent bitter fruit β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Fruit

Currant

Ribes rubrum

60–90 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$21.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours acceptable)
Fruit

Ground Cherry

Physalis pruinosa

70–80 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$12.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates drought once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Fruit

Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa

60–90 Days to harvest
4 lb Avg yield
$20.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours acceptable)
Fruit

Fig

Ficus carica

90–150 Days to harvest
8 lb Avg yield
$36.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-1.5 inches/week during fruit development, drought-tolerant otherwise β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Garden Pea

Pisum sativum

55–70 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$9.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, avoid waterlogging β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours minimum)
Fruit

Grape

Vitis vinifera

90–180 Days to harvest
10 lb Avg yield
$25.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-1.5 inches/week first 2 years, drought-tolerant after establishment β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica

75–100 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$10.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-1.5 inches/week, drought-tolerant once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours minimum)
Vegetable

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

50–65 Days to harvest
10 lb Avg yield
$10.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Deep watering 1-2 inches/week; consistent moisture prevents blossom drop β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Fruit

Blackberry

Rubus allegheniensis

60–90 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$16.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Napa Cabbage

Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis

70–80 Days to harvest
4 lb Avg yield
$8.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent moisture throughout head formation β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

90–120 Days to harvest
12 lb Avg yield
$9.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week, at base not foliage β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Hot Pepper

Capsicum annuum

70–85 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$10.47 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week, reduce slightly once fruit sets β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours preferred)
Vegetable

Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

85–110 Days to harvest
5 lb Avg yield
$8.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, reduce as fruits mature β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Romanesco

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

75–100 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$10.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent throughout head development β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Fruit

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

60–90 Days to harvest
5 lb Avg yield
$25.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week, mulch to retain moisture, acid soil required β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Fruit

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

75–90 Days to harvest
15 lb Avg yield
$7.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week during vine growth, reduce at ripening β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

50–65 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$6.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week once established, drought-tolerant β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours minimum)
Fruit

Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

60–90 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$12.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent but well-drained β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

55–75 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$7.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1–1.5 inches/week, consistent moisture reduces bitterness β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours minimum; accepts afternoon shade)
Vegetable

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

85–110 Days to harvest
1.5 lb Avg yield
$6.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent through fall β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours minimum)
Vegetable

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

70–85 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$7.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1–1.5 inches/week; consistent moisture prevents bitter fruit and blossom drop β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours; heat-loving, more sun = more fruit)
Herb

Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum

50–75 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$7.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, water at root zone β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

45–65 Days to harvest
1.5 lb Avg yield
$5.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; keep soil consistently moist, lettuce has a shallow root system β˜€οΈ Partial to full sun (4–6 hours); afternoon shade beneficial in warm weather
Fruit

Cantaloupe

Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

75–90 Days to harvest
5 lb Avg yield
$6.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-2 inches/week, reduce sharply at ripening for concentrated flavor β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

70–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, drought-tolerant once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Vegetable

Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentus

50–75 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; drought-tolerant once established, 0.5-1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

80–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; drought-tolerant once established, 0.5-0.75 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Vegetable

Celeriac

Apium graveolens var. rapaceum

100–120 Days to harvest
1.5 lb Avg yield
$6.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Heavy; 1.5-2 inches/week, consistent - stress causes cracked roots β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

80–100 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$7.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent - moisture stress causes buttoning β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours minimum)
Vegetable

Artichoke

Cynara scolymus

85–100 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$8.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1.5-2 inches/week, reduce in winter dormancy β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Green Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

50–65 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$6.78 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week, consistent moisture from flowering through harvest β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Herb

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

90–365 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$7.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; extremely drought-tolerant, 0.25-0.5 inch/week once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Herb

Peppermint

Mentha Γ— piperita

90–120 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$7.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; keep soil consistently moist, does not tolerate drought β˜€οΈ Partial shade to full sun (4–6 hours); afternoon shade preferred in hot climates
Fruit

Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum

365–540 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$9.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates drought once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Rutabaga

Brassica napus var. napobrassica

80–100 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$3.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, consistent β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

90–120 Days to harvest
4 lb Avg yield
$7.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, drought-tolerant once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours)
Herb

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

90–180 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$6.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; very drought-tolerant once established, 0.5 inch/week maximum β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Herb

Sage

Salvia officinalis

75–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; drought-tolerant once established, 0.5-0.75 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Vegetable

Celery

Apium graveolens

85–120 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Heavy; 1.5-2 inches/week, sensitive to moisture stress β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

65–90 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Vegetable

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa

28–45 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week, avoid drought stress during leaf development β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours; afternoon shade extends season in warm weather)
Vegetable

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

70–120 Days to harvest
3 lb Avg yield
$3.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent to prevent head splitting β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Sweet Pepper

Capsicum annuum

70–90 Days to harvest
2 lb Avg yield
$6.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1–1.5 inches/week; consistent moisture critical at fruit set to prevent blossom drop β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours; more sun = more fruit)
Vegetable

Fava Bean

Vicia faba

75–100 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

55–70 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$3.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1–1.5 inches/week; consistent moisture produces tender leaves β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours minimum; heat tolerant with afternoon shade)
Vegetable

Edamame

Glycine max

70–90 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-1.5 inches/week, critical at pod fill β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

70–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates drought once established β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Herb

Lovage

Levisticum officinale

75–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-1.5 inches/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Herb

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

45–60 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates some drought once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

75–100 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, tolerates brief drought once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Vegetable

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum

90–120 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week during bulbing, reduce as tops fall β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Herb

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

60–90 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$5.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, sensitive to both drought and waterlogging β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Vegetable

Potato

Solanum tuberosum

70–90 Days to harvest
5 lb Avg yield
$6.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1-2 inches/week, consistent to prevent hollow heart β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

60–90 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$3.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; drought-tolerant, 0.5-1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

70–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$3.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates brief dry periods once established β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Herb

Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

60–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$3.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, drought-tolerant once established β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Snap Pea

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

55–70 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$4.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, reduce after pods form β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea

35–50 Days to harvest
0.75 lb Avg yield
$2.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (4-6 hours acceptable)
Vegetable

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

80–100 Days to harvest
1.5 lb Avg yield
$3.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Consistent 1-1.5 inches/week; even moisture prevents hollow stems and premature bolting β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Herb

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

35–52 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; drought-tolerant, overwatering reduces flowering β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Bok Choy

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

45–60 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent moisture reduces bitterness β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Collard Greens

Brassica oleracea var. viridis

60–75 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

30–45 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, tolerates brief drought β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Marjoram

Origanum majorana

60–80 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; 0.5-0.75 inch/week, tolerates drought β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa

100–130 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, consistent for straight roots β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

90–180 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$3.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; very drought-tolerant, 0.5 inch/week or less once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours)
Herb

Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

60–90 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$3.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; 0.5-1 inch/week, good drainage essential β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Fruit

Strawberry

Fragaria Γ— ananassa

60–90 Days to harvest
1.5 lb Avg yield
$7.49 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week, more during fruit development β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

100–130 Days to harvest
0.75 lb Avg yield
$2.63 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent - irregular watering causes split shanks β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Radicchio

Cichorium intybus var. foliosum

60–85 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Shiso

Perilla frutescens

60–80 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, consistent but not saturated β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Herb

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

60–90 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, consistent but not waterlogged β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Mizuna

Brassica rapa var. nipposinica

20–40 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Purslane

Portulaca oleracea

50–60 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light; extremely drought-tolerant, 0.5 inches/week or less β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Scallion

Allium fistulosum

60–70 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun (4-6 hours acceptable)
Vegetable

Tatsoi

Brassica rapa var. narinosa

25–45 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Herb

Borage

Borago officinalis

50–70 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$1.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; 1 inch/week, drought-tolerant once established β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Herb

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

45–60 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$1.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week, keep soil moist during germination β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours; afternoon shade extends season)
Vegetable

Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

45–60 Days to harvest
0.75 lb Avg yield
$1.88 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent to prevent woody bulb β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

730–1095 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$4.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week during active growth, reduce in dormancy β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Carrot

Daucus carota

70–80 Days to harvest
1 lb Avg yield
$1.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Consistent 1 inch/week; uneven moisture causes forked or cracked roots β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours minimum)
Herb

Dill

Anethum graveolens

40–60 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$1.38 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; 1 inch/week once established, tolerates dry β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Endive

Cichorium endivia

85–100 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

MΓ’che

Valerianella locusta

45–60 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$2.00 Est. value
πŸ’§ Light to moderate; 0.5-1 inch/week, tolerates cold and wet β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

30–60 Days to harvest
0.75 lb Avg yield
$1.31 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, consistent for tender roots β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours minimum)
Vegetable

Radish

Raphanus sativus

25–30 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$1.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Consistent 1 inch/week; dry soil causes pithy, hot-tasting roots and accelerates bolting β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours optimal; tolerates 4 hours)
Vegetable

Lima Bean

Phaseolus lunatus

65–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$1.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, reduce after pods form β˜€οΈ Full sun (6+ hours)
Vegetable

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

37–50 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$1.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Consistent moisture, approximately 1 inch per week; drought stress accelerates bolting faster than almost anything else you can do wrong β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade in spring extends the harvest window by slowing heat accumulation on the leaves
Herb

Watercress

Nasturtium officinale

30–40 Days to harvest
0.25 lb Avg yield
$1.75 Est. value
πŸ’§ Heavy; keep soil saturated or grow in containers of standing water, replenishing daily β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Beet

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

55–70 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$1.25 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week, consistent to prevent woody roots β˜€οΈ Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours)
Vegetable

Onion

Allium cepa

90–120 Days to harvest
0.75 lb Avg yield
$1.13 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1 inch/week during bulbing, reduce as tops fall β˜€οΈ Full sun (6-8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Garlic

Allium sativum

240–280 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$2.50 Est. value
πŸ’§ Moderate; 1 inch/week during active growth, reduce sharply as foliage yellows in June β˜€οΈ Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
Vegetable

Corn

Zea mays

65–90 Days to harvest
0.5 lb Avg yield
$0.40 Est. value
πŸ’§ Regular; 1-1.5 inches/week, critical at silking and ear fill β˜€οΈ Full sun (8+ hours minimum)
Crop Days Yield (lb) Price ($/lb) Seed ($) Est. ROI β–Ό
Cherry Tomato Vegetable 60–70 12 $3.50 $3.50 $38.50
Winter Squash Vegetable 85–100 12 $1.99 $3.50 $20.38
Elderberry Fruit 90–120 5 $8.00 $5.99 $34.01
Jerusalem Artichoke Vegetable 100–150 8 $3.50 $4.99 $23.01
Tomato Vegetable 60–85 10 $1.78 $3.50 $14.30
Goji Berry Fruit 90–150 2 $12.00 $4.99 $19.01
Cucumber Vegetable 55–70 8 $1.78 $3.00 $11.24
Currant Fruit 60–90 3 $7.00 $4.99 $16.01
Ground Cherry Fruit 70–80 2 $6.00 $2.99 $9.01
Gooseberry Fruit 60–90 4 $5.00 $4.99 $15.01
Fig Fruit 90–150 8 $4.50 $9.99 $26.01
Garden Pea Vegetable 55–70 3 $3.00 $2.50 $6.50
Grape Fruit 90–180 10 $2.50 $6.99 $18.01
Tomatillo Vegetable 75–100 3 $3.50 $2.99 $7.51
Zucchini Vegetable 50–65 10 $1.00 $2.99 $7.01
Blackberry Fruit 60–90 3 $5.50 $4.99 $11.51
Napa Cabbage Vegetable 70–80 4 $2.00 $2.49 $5.51
Pumpkin Vegetable 90–120 12 $0.75 $2.99 $6.01
Hot Pepper Vegetable 70–85 3 $3.49 $3.50 $6.97
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110 5 $1.75 $2.99 $5.76
Romanesco Vegetable 75–100 2 $5.00 $3.49 $6.51
Blueberry Fruit 60–90 5 $5.00 $8.99 $16.01
Watermelon Fruit 75–90 15 $0.50 $2.99 $4.51
Okra Vegetable 50–65 2 $3.00 $2.49 $3.51
Raspberry Fruit 60–90 2 $6.00 $4.99 $7.01
Kale Vegetable 55–75 2 $3.50 $3.00 $4.00
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable 85–110 1.5 $4.50 $2.99 $3.76
Eggplant Vegetable 70–85 3 $2.50 $3.49 $4.01
Sweet Basil Herb 50–75 0.5 $14.99 $3.50 $4.00
Lettuce Vegetable 45–65 1.5 $3.50 $2.50 $2.75
Cantaloupe Fruit 75–90 5 $1.25 $2.99 $3.26
Sunflower Vegetable 70–90 0.5 $8.00 $1.99 $2.01
Amaranth Vegetable 50–75 1 $5.00 $2.49 $2.51
Oregano Herb 80–90 0.5 $10.00 $2.49 $2.51
Celeriac Vegetable 100–120 1.5 $4.00 $2.99 $3.01
Cauliflower Vegetable 80–100 2 $3.50 $3.49 $3.51
Artichoke Vegetable 85–100 2 $4.00 $3.99 $4.01
Green Bean Vegetable 50–65 3 $2.26 $3.50 $3.28
Lavender Herb 90–365 0.5 $15.00 $3.99 $3.51
Peppermint Herb 90–120 0.5 $15.00 $4.00 $3.50
Rhubarb Fruit 365–540 3 $3.00 $4.99 $4.01
Rutabaga Vegetable 80–100 2 $1.75 $1.99 $1.51
Sweet Potato Vegetable 90–120 4 $1.75 $3.99 $3.01
Rosemary Herb 90–180 0.5 $12.00 $3.49 $2.51
Sage Herb 75–90 0.5 $10.00 $2.99 $2.01
Celery Vegetable 85–120 2 $2.00 $2.49 $1.51
Fennel Vegetable 65–90 1 $4.00 $2.49 $1.51
Arugula Vegetable 28–45 0.5 $8.00 $2.50 $1.50
Cabbage Vegetable 70–120 3 $1.25 $2.49 $1.26
Sweet Pepper Vegetable 70–90 2 $3.00 $3.99 $2.01
Fava Bean Vegetable 75–100 1 $5.00 $3.49 $1.51
Swiss Chard Vegetable 55–70 1 $3.50 $2.49 $1.01
Edamame Vegetable 70–90 1 $4.00 $2.99 $1.01
Lemon Balm Herb 70–90 0.5 $8.00 $2.99 $1.01
Lovage Herb 75–90 0.5 $8.00 $2.99 $1.01
Calendula Herb 45–60 0.25 $10.00 $1.99 $0.51
Lemongrass Herb 75–100 1 $5.00 $3.99 $1.01
Shallot Vegetable 90–120 1 $5.00 $3.99 $1.01
Stevia Herb 60–90 0.25 $20.00 $3.99 $1.01
Potato Vegetable 70–90 5 $1.25 $4.99 $1.26
Chamomile Herb 60–90 0.25 $12.00 $2.49 $0.51
Parsley Herb 70–90 0.5 $6.00 $2.49 $0.51
Sorrel Herb 60–90 0.5 $6.00 $2.49 $0.51
Snap Pea Vegetable 55–70 1 $4.00 $3.49 $0.51
Mustard Greens Vegetable 35–50 0.75 $3.00 $1.99 $0.26
Broccoli Vegetable 80–100 1.5 $2.50 $3.49 $0.26
Nasturtium Herb 35–52 0.25 $8.00 $1.99 $0.01
Bok Choy Vegetable 45–60 1 $2.50 $2.49 $0.01
Collard Greens Vegetable 60–75 1 $2.50 $2.49 $0.01
Fenugreek Herb 30–45 0.5 $5.00 $2.49 $0.01
Marjoram Herb 60–80 0.25 $10.00 $2.49 $0.01
Parsnip Vegetable 100–130 1 $2.50 $2.49 $0.01
Thyme Herb 90–180 0.25 $12.00 $2.99 $0.01
Tarragon Herb 60–90 0.25 $14.00 $3.49 $0.01
Strawberry Fruit 60–90 1.5 $4.99 $8.00 $-0.51
Leek Vegetable 100–130 0.75 $3.50 $2.99 $-0.37
Radicchio Vegetable 60–85 0.5 $5.00 $2.99 $-0.49
Shiso Herb 60–80 0.25 $10.00 $2.99 $-0.49
Chives Herb 60–90 0.25 $8.00 $2.49 $-0.49
Mizuna Vegetable 20–40 0.5 $4.00 $2.49 $-0.49
Purslane Vegetable 50–60 0.5 $4.00 $2.49 $-0.49
Scallion Vegetable 60–70 0.5 $4.00 $2.49 $-0.49
Tatsoi Vegetable 25–45 0.5 $4.00 $2.49 $-0.49
Borage Herb 50–70 0.25 $6.00 $1.99 $-0.49
Cilantro Herb 45–60 0.25 $6.00 $1.99 $-0.49
Kohlrabi Vegetable 45–60 0.75 $2.50 $2.49 $-0.62
Asparagus Vegetable 730–1095 1 $4.50 $5.99 $-1.49
Carrot Vegetable 70–80 1 $1.75 $2.49 $-0.74
Dill Herb 40–60 0.25 $5.50 $1.99 $-0.61
Endive Vegetable 85–100 0.5 $4.00 $2.99 $-0.99
MΓ’che Vegetable 45–60 0.25 $8.00 $2.99 $-0.99
Turnip Vegetable 30–60 0.75 $1.75 $1.99 $-0.68
Radish Vegetable 25–30 0.5 $2.50 $1.99 $-0.74
Lima Bean Vegetable 65–90 0.5 $3.50 $2.99 $-1.24
Spinach Vegetable 37–50 0.5 $3.50 $2.99 $-1.24
Watercress Herb 30–40 0.25 $7.00 $2.99 $-1.24
Beet Vegetable 55–70 0.5 $2.50 $2.49 $-1.24
Onion Vegetable 90–120 0.75 $1.50 $2.99 $-1.87
Garlic Vegetable 240–280 0.5 $4.99 $12.00 $-9.50
Corn Vegetable 65–90 0.5 $0.80 $2.99 $-2.59
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