Here’s a curated list of 100 fruits, vegetables, herbs, and useful plants that grow well in most North American gardens and are great for fresh eating, preserving, and homestead projects.
I grouped them so it’s easier to plan.
VEGETABLES (1–50)
Tomatoes
- Roma
- Cherry
- Beefsteak
- San Marzano
- Yellow Pear
- Brandywine
Peppers
7. Bell pepper
8. Jalapeño
9. Serrano
10. Poblano
11. Banana pepper
12. Cayenne
Root Crops
13. Carrots
14. Beets
15. Radishes
16. Turnips
17. Rutabaga
18. Parsnips
Greens
19. Romaine lettuce
20. Butterhead lettuce
21. Spinach
22. Swiss chard
23. Kale
24. Arugula
Squash & Gourds
25. Zucchini
26. Yellow squash
27. Butternut squash
28. Acorn squash
29. Spaghetti squash
30. Pumpkin
Beans & Peas
31. Green beans (bush)
32. Pole beans
33. Lima beans
34. Black beans
35. Pinto beans
36. Sugar snap peas
Brassicas
37. Broccoli
38. Cauliflower
39. Cabbage
40. Brussels sprouts
41. Kohlrabi
42. Bok choy
Other Garden Staples
43. Cucumbers (slicing)
44. Pickling cucumbers
45. Sweet corn
46. Onions
47. Garlic
48. Leeks
49. Celery
50. Okra
FRUITS (51–70)
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Honeydew
- Ground cherries
- Cape gooseberry
- Dwarf apple tree
- Dwarf peach tree
- Dwarf pear tree
- Figs
- Grapes
- Rhubarb
- Elderberry
- Goji berry
- Mulberries
- Serviceberry
- Pineapple guava
HERBS & MEDICINALS (71–85)
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Dill
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Chives
- Mint
- Lemon balm
- Chamomile
- Calendula
- Echinacea
- Yarrow
FLOWERS, COMPANION & USEFUL PLANTS (86–100)
- Sunflowers
- Marigolds
- Nasturtiums
- Zinnias
- Borage
- Comfrey
- Sweet alyssum
- Cosmos
- Tithonia (Mexican sunflower)
- Bee balm
- Lavender
- Milkweed
- Amaranth
- Sorghum
- Flax