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Spring Vegetables You Should Plant Now
By Stett Holbrook
Basil: "Genovese" is good but so are "lemon," "Thai" and "purple."
Cucumbers: "Lemon" and "Armenian" are winners.
Eggplant: Sun-loving eggplants are easy to grow. Try "Italian white" and "Turkish orange" for something different.
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Peppers: If you like it hot, plant "Thai" and tiny "Bird's Eye" chile peppers Be sure to plant in a sunny, south-facing location.
Tomatoes: A spring garden has to have tomatoes. Try "Zapotec," "Marvel Stripe" and "Brandywine," the classic heirloom variety.
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