The first seeds and transplants have been planted in the WTTW organic vegetable garden. While these crops continue to grow, we are asking viewers to help us select our summer crops.

Based on recommendations from Jeanne Nolan, The Organic Gardener, we’re asking viewers to decide which types of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and basil we’ll grow. 

The summer crops listed below are the ones Nolan’s decided to plant in the WTTW garden.

Turkish Orange Eggplant
This beautiful heirloom eggplant is three inches round, with a very sweet and flavorful flesh.

Tricolor Bush Beans
These beans are a rainbow of flavor and color in the garden and at the table.

Nasturtium
The leaves, pods, and flowers are all edible, with a slight peppery taste. They are used in salads and as a garnish.

Sweet Alyssum
This flower grows 8-16 inches tall and attracts beneficial insects.

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Help us choose which crops to plant for the summer. Vote in our interactive polls through May 18.