A vegetable garden requires a little planning, especially if you are in zone 5. Thus, you should have the entire knowledge as, when to start the seeds and transplant them outdoors. Hence, a complete knowledge of “when to do” and “how to do” will maximize your harvest. Here are a few vegetables that will flourish well in your zone 5 garden –
- Tomatoes – Tomatoes are the best among vegetables to grow in zone 5. The varieties of tomatoes that grow well in zone 5 are Kimberly, matina, as well as cherry tomatoes. Tomatoes require full sun, deep and fertile soil which is made up of organic matter. Also make sure that the ground holds the water evenly.
- Broccoli – Broccoli reaches upto 12 to 18 inches in height as well as spread. It needs well-drained as well as moist soil in full sun. Broccoli offers yield in late spring as well as in early fall. Established plants can withstand heat and frost conditions as well.
- Sweet corn – This is yet another vegetable that grows very well in zone 5, but it needs adequate room to grow. If less than 2 or 3 rows are planted then you will get deformed or missing kernels on all the corn ears. Sweet corn requires warm soil as well as the space between the rows should be 2 to 3 feet.
- Asparagus – Asparagus needs rich and moist soil as well as full sun. It grows around 3 to 4 feet in height and 2 spreads around 2 feet. However, the roots require 2 to 3 years before producing a crop. April and May is the time when edible shoots ripen.
- Beets – Beets are grown for their greens as well as for their roots. However, they need to be well tucked in, as they often fail to germinate. Plant the seeds a month before the last frost. Beets require at least 1 inch of water a week.
- Cabbage – Cabbage is one of the easiest vegetables to grow even in the zone 5 climate. The seeds require 8 to 10 days to germinate. Cabbage requires full sun and it can withstand partial shade as well.
- Spinach – Spinach can tolerate frost and grows very well in cool weather. The watering required is light and even. Cabbage requires full sun to partial shade.
- Radish – Growing radish in zone 5 is an easy task, but growing them fast and harvesting them is a key factor. They require cool and moist soil which consists of organic matter. They require full sun.
- Peas – Peas do not require cold soil, as they take a long time to germinate in it. Peas require a bit warm, well drained, rich and sandy soil with organic matter.
