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 1. Roma 2. Cherry 3. Beefsteak 4. San Marzano 5. Yellow Pear 6. 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) 51. Strawberries 52. Raspberries 53. Blackberries 54. Blueberries 55. Watermelon 56. Cantaloupe 57. Honeydew 58. Ground cherries 59. Cape gooseberry 60. Dwarf apple tree 61. Dwarf peach tree 62. Dwarf pear tree 63. Figs 64. Grapes 65. Rhubarb 66. Elderberry 67. Goji berry 68. Mulberries 69. Serviceberry 70. Pineapple guava HERBS & MEDICINALS (71–85) 71. Basil 72. Oregano 73. Thyme 74. Rosemary 75. Sage 76. Dill 77. Parsley 78. Cilantro 79. Chives 80. Mint 81. Lemon balm 82. Chamomile 83. Calendula 84. Echinacea 85. Yarrow FLOWERS, COMPANION & USEFUL PLANTS (86–100) 86. Sunflowers 87. Marigolds 88. Nasturtiums 89. Zinnias 90. Borage 91. Comfrey 92. Sweet alyssum 93. Cosmos 94. Tithonia (Mexican sunflower) 95. Bee balm 96. Lavender 97. Milkweed 98. Amaranth 99. Sorghum 100. Flax