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Buy transplant (confirmed in stock). Plant after May 15. Harvest ~80–90 days from transplant.

Determinate — cage-friendly. Strip lower leaves weekly. Base water only. Copper spray every 10 days from transplant.

Bred by Cornell + NC State. Strongest disease resistance available — late blight, early blight, septoria, Fusarium, Verticillium. The right tomato for a walled Brooklyn garden with humidity pressure.

Buy transplant from local nursery May. Plant after May 15. Harvest ~70 days.

Determinate. Cage. Water at base. Strip lower leaves. If unavailable, ask nursery for late-blight-resistant slicers or use Burpee Bodacious as substitute.

Ph-2 and Ph-3 late blight resistance genes. 6–8 oz globe. If unavailable as transplant, Burpee's Bodacious is the best disease-resistant substitute.

Order as Mix & Match plant from Burpee. Plant after May 15. Harvest ~65 days from transplant.

Indeterminate — train vertically, prune suckers below first flower cluster. Pick daily at peak. Very prone to splitting after heavy rain.

The gold standard cherry tomato. Sweet-tart tangerine flavor. Confirmed available as a shipped plant at Burpee. Ships timed for Zone 7.

Order as plant from Streambank. Plant after May 15. Harvest ~55–60 days.

Indeterminate and vigorous — trellis firmly. Skin thin, pick frequently. Very prolific.

Wild heirloom from Hidalgo, Mexico. Extraordinary disease field tolerance — the most disease-tough variety in this plan. Deep red, marble-sized, intensely flavored.

Start indoors ~April 20 (3–4 weeks before May 15). Transplant after frost. Harvest Jul–Sept.

Train vertically — far less disease pressure than sprawling. Water consistently. Harvest at 5–7" before over-ripening.

AAS winner. Bred exclusively by Johnny's. Thin-skinned, nearly seedless, no bitterness. The correct Persian-style snacking cucumber.

Start indoors Apr or direct sow after May 15. Harvest Jul–Sept.

Pick at 3–4" for best pickle texture. Frequent harvest keeps plant producing. Train to fence wire.

One prolific plant yields more than most households expect. Scale to 2 plants next year if you want more volume.

Order as Mix & Match plant from Burpee. Plant after May 15. Harvest Jul–frost.

Compact — minimal staking. Moderate water; drought stress increases heat. Harvest red. Dries easily — string and hang indoors.

~100k SHU. Burpee's Dragon Cayenne described as "five times hotter than jalapeño, great for Asian dishes" — correct substitute for Thai Hot.

Order as plant from Streambank. Plant after May 15. Harvest Aug–Oct.

Grows 2–3 ft — stake it. Long fruit weighs down stems. Harvest red; dry and grind for cayenne powder or hot sauce.

~40,000 SHU. Classic cayenne profile. Confirmed at Streambank. Good for drying and fermenting. Pairs with Iron Lady sauce tomatoes for homemade arrabbiata.

Direct sow now — this week. Harvest May–June. Pull when heat arrives.

Sow 2" apart. Pick daily at peak. Roots fix nitrogen — good for soil after pulled.

Brooklyn's cool window is short — sow immediately. Pull by late June. Nitrogen-fixing roots are a soil bonus.

Direct sow after May 15. Harvest Jul–Oct.

Train up canes. Pick pods frequently — leaving mature pods signals plant to stop flowering. Save seed at season end.

Scarlet flowers are outstanding for hummingbirds. Nitrogen-fixing. Set up 6ft canes before sowing in Week 4.

Buy transplant late April. Plant May. Blooms Jul–Sept, stronger each year.

Drought-tolerant once established. Leave seed heads for goldfinches. Divide every 3–4 years.

Single most important pollinator addition. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds all visit. Grows stronger every year — permanent mid-bed anchor.

Buy transplant late April or BBG Plant Sale. Plant May. Blooms Jul–Sept.

Full sun, drought-tolerant. Cut back by one-third after first bloom flush. Self-seeds gently.

Hummingbird and bumblebee magnet. Tall blue-purple spikes July–September. Not available as seed from any supplier — buy as a plant only.

Buy transplant late April. Plant May. Blooms Jul–Oct.

Start with 2 plants — self-seeds aggressively and will fill gaps from year 2 onward. Leave seed heads for birds.

Fills the critical late-summer gap when everything else is fading. Will self-naturalize beautifully over years.

Start indoors Week 1 now. Out after May 15. Blooms Jul–frost.

Place near back fence — 4–5 ft tall but transparent and airy. Self-seeds after year 1.

Monarch butterfly magnet during September migration. Tall purple clusters. Does not compete for light despite height.

Buy bare-root April. Plant now–April. Blooms May–June from year 2–3.

Crown max 1–2" below soil — deeper and it will never bloom. Do not disturb once planted. 3' clearance maintained in this plan.

Bees mob peonies. May not flower year 1 — completely normal. One of Taylor's favourites.

Plant bare root now–April. Blooms Apr–Jun. Goes dormant Jul–Aug — normal.

Do not cut back when dormant in summer — roots are still active. Impatiens nearby will fill the visual gap naturally.

Left side bed's partial shade is perfect. Early-season pollinators.

Sow indoors now or direct sow April. Harvest June–November.

Cut outer leaves, leave growing center. Never harvest more than one-third at once. Tolerates patio shade well.

Highest-value vegetable per square foot for a small garden. Bright Lights variety — vivid red, yellow, orange stems. Nutritional powerhouse.

Sow indoors now. Harvest June–December — frost improves flavour.

Cut outer leaves. Improves markedly after first frost — don't pull it in autumn. Can harvest through December in Brooklyn.

Most nutritionally dense vegetable per square foot. The longest-season crop in the garden.

Start indoors Week 3. Out after May 15. Harvest June–September.

Pinch flowers the moment they appear — extends harvest by weeks. Never let it bolt. Keep consistently moist.

Companion plant for tomatoes. Genovese for sauce and caprese; Thai for cooking. Planter #2 sunniest end for basil.

Start indoors Week 2. Perennial — harvest April–October every year permanently.

Zero care. Divide clumps every few years. Purple flowers in May — leave for bees and harvest for salads.

Plant once, harvest forever. Among the earliest spring pollinator flowers.

Check for self-seeded volunteers first. Direct sow in gaps. Blooms Apr–Jul.

Direct sow only — resents transplanting. Thin to 6" apart. Deadhead or let set seed for next year.

Great 2025 rating. Will naturalise beautifully in both beds over time. May already have volunteers from 2025.

Sow indoors Week 1 (now). Transplant after May 15. Blooms Jun–frost.

Pinch growing tips once established. Deadhead regularly. Full sun essential. Liquid feed every 2 weeks.

Great 2025 rating. Hummingbird and bee magnet all summer.

Sow indoors Week 2. Transplant after May 15. Blooms Jun–frost.

Deadhead to keep flowering. Feed every 2 weeks. Can overwinter indoors in a bright window.

Great 2025 rating. Colour anchor all summer. 2–3 in bed, 1–2 in planter #2.

Check for volunteers. Sow now. Blooms May–frost.

Shear back by half in midsummer if leggy — rebounds quickly. Bees adore it.

Honey-scented. Check for self-seeded volunteers from 2025 before sowing more.

Sow indoors Week 2 — surface sow, needs light to germinate. Transplant after May 15.

Surface sow — do NOT cover seed. Ideal for lower sections of side beds where sun is limited.

Great 2025 rating. The correct plant for anywhere too shaded for most things.

Direct sow now — handles light frost. Blooms May–Jul, again Sept–Oct after cut-back.

Deadhead for continuous bloom. Cut back hard in August — regrows for autumn flush.

Was growing on your fence (now dead). Excellent pollinator companion, edible petals, deters aphids.

Prune when forsythia blooms (late Feb). First bloom flush May–June.

Cut to outward-facing buds. Remove dead and crossing canes. Open center for airflow. Do not prune in autumn.

The heart of the garden. Years of history. All planning preserves its full sun and space.

Prune late March only after you can see which buds are alive.

Water deeply in summer heat. Leave dried heads over winter to protect crown buds.

Fixed anchor of the mid-bed. Do not move. Dried heads provide winter structure and bird perches.

Blooming now. Foliage must die back fully before planting over. Add hyacinths in October.

Deadhead spent blooms; leave all foliage until yellowed and pulls away easily. Light balanced feed while foliage is green.

Edging entire perimeter. Do not disturb soil near edging until foliage fully spent. Deeply fragrant — early-season pollinator sources.

Buy as nursery transplant late April–May. Plant in terra cotta — prefers excellent drainage that pots provide.

Water sparingly — let soil dry between waterings. Cut back by one-third after first bloom flush to encourage second. Do not cut into old wood. Bring pot to sheltered spot in winter or mulch top of pot heavily.

Outstanding pollinator plant — bees and butterflies work it constantly. Fragrant. Pick 'Hidcote' or 'Munstead' for compact form suited to a pot. Source: Chelsea Garden Center or Kings County Nurseries late April.

Buy as nursery transplant late April–May. Keep in pot — easier to overwinter indoors.

Water only when soil is dry — drought-tolerant once established. Harvest sprigs regularly; this keeps the plant compact and bushy. Bring indoors before hard frost (below 20°F) or heavily mulch pot top.

Bees love the small blue flowers in spring. One of the most useful kitchen herbs year-round. Pairs well near the BBQ. Source: Chelsea Garden Center or any nursery late April — very widely available.

Direct sow into Planter #2 after May 15 — seeds are large and easy to handle. Germinate in 7–10 days.

Almost zero maintenance. Do not feed — rich soil produces all leaves and no flowers. Water moderately. Pinch back if getting too leggy. Deadhead to extend season.

Fully edible — flowers and leaves have a peppery flavour, beautiful in salads. Excellent pollinator plant. Scarlet Runner Bean seeds already ordered (Johnny's) — if you want a trailing/climbing variety, 'Jewel Mix' or 'Whirlybird' are compact and prolific. Pick up a packet at Chelsea Garden Center.