Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool weather. Spinach is packed with nutrients such as iron, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, chlorophyll, potassium and folic acid (one of the B complex vitamins). Spinach, like most dark green leafy vegetables, also contains the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Whether raw in salads or lightly steamed spinach is a suitable accompaniment to a wide range of dishes.

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Lettuce is easy to grow. It is one of the first crops that can be planted, and is one of the first crops to yield in the spring.

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Garlic is one of Mother Nature's most versatile herbs, with qualities both culinary and medicinal. It's one of the easiest plants you can grow. True aficionados of garlic claim that once you've tasted the homegrown version, you'll never eat a store-bought bulb again.

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Bitter gourd is a fast growing warm seasonal climbing annual plant, native to South Asia. Considered one of the most nutritious gourds, the plant has medicinal properties. A compound known as 'charantin' present in the bitter gourd is used in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood sugar levels.

Achillea, also called Yarrow, is a hardy perennial. It will be alive and thriving long after your annuals have succumbed to the first frost. It will still be in bloom after many other perennials have gone to sleep for the winter. Achillea flowers are so lovely amidst the falling leaves late in the fall season. Butterflies love Achillea.

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I planted some potatoes, would like to know how can I tell when to pick them.