Herbs & Vegetables
Grow fresh, delicious produce and herbs
Vegetable plants and culinary herbs, grown in our own greenhouses and perfectly suited for Cincinnati’s Zone 6 climate. Whether you’re planting tomatoes and peppers for summer harvests, starting an herb garden for fresh cooking, or trying vegetables for the first time, we have healthy, vigorous plants ready to thrive in Northern Kentucky gardens.
We grow many of our own vegetables and herbs from seed, ensuring strong root systems and plants that are hardened off for Cincinnati’s conditions. Our expert staff can help you select varieties that perform best in our region, plan your garden for successive harvests, and provide care tips for a productive growing season. Visit our garden center in Delhi Hills for the freshest selection of herbs and vegetables.
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Care Tips
Planting Times for Cincinnati
Wait until after May 15 (last frost date) to plant warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash. Cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and peas can be planted in early spring (late March-April) and again in fall (August-September). Plant herbs after frost danger passes, though hardy herbs like parsley and chives tolerate cool weather.
Soil Preparation
Cincinnati’s clay soil needs amendment for productive vegetable gardens. Mix 3-4 inches of compost into garden beds before planting to improve drainage and add nutrients. Raised beds (8-12 inches high) filled with quality garden soil work excellently and bypass clay soil issues. Vegetables are heavy feeders and need nutrient-rich, well-draining soil to produce well.
Watering and Feeding
Vegetables need consistent moisture, especially during fruiting. Water deeply 2-3 times per week if rain is scarce—about 1-2 inches per week total. Mulch around plants to retain moisture. Feed vegetables every 2-3 weeks with water-soluble fertilizer or apply slow-release granular fertilizer at planting. Tomatoes and peppers are heavy feeders and benefit from regular feeding throughout the season.
Common Challenges
Support tomatoes and vining crops with stakes or cages. Harvest vegetables regularly to encourage continued production—zucchini and beans produce more when picked frequently. Watch for common pests like tomato hornworms and cucumber beetles. Plant herbs like basil near tomatoes to help repel pests naturally. Rotate crops each year to prevent disease buildup in soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cincinnati’s Zone 6 climate is excellent for most vegetables. Top performers include tomatoes (choose disease-resistant varieties), peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, green beans, and sweet corn for warm-season crops. Cool-season crops that thrive include lettuce, spinach, kale, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and beets. Our 150-170 day growing season is long enough for almost any vegetable.
Plant tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-season vegetables after Cincinnati’s average last frost date of May 15. Planting too early risks frost damage—these plants are very sensitive to cold. If you want to get a head start, you can plant a week or two earlier but be prepared to cover plants if frost threatens. Wait until soil has warmed up for best results.
Harvest frequently to encourage continued production. Pick zucchini and summer squash when 6-8 inches long—waiting too long reduces production. Harvest green beans every 2-3 days when pods are firm. Pick tomatoes when fully colored and slightly soft. Cut lettuce leaves as needed or harvest whole heads.