I would add: Shop around for plants that do well in your area, and with your gardening style.
There is an incredible amount of variety within every species. Unless you’re trying to grow seaweed in the desert or tropical plants on the tundra, there’s probably something suited to your needs.
Got squash bugs? Look for varieties with solid stems.
Can’t irrigate? Look for varieties developed in dry climates.
I’m happy to brainstorm varieties if anyone needs help finding the right ones. But chances are, somewhere out there is the exact variety for you.
What a great offer! Guys? She knows her stuff!
“But chances are, somewhere out there is the exact variety for you.”
Yep. Last year I dinked around trying some different varieties versus my Tried and True and it was nothing short of a disaster, when coupled with our wet, wet growing season.
I already have my list started for the varieties of things I’m going to grow and no matter HOW much those evil, EVIL Seed Catalogs tempt me, I am NOT going to fall for their fancy photos and brainwashing ad copy, LOL!
Famous. Last. Words. ;)