West Virginia Garden Guide
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Growing Basil
Basil is seeded or transplanted outside after the last frost in spring in West Virginia (late May) or earlier if started in a high or low tunnel.
Planting BasilBasil Care & Maintenance
Harvesting Basil
Growing Beets
Beets should be seeded early or late enough in the year to grow under cool weather conditions in West Virginia which favors both yield and quality.
Choosing a BeetPlanting Beets
Growing Beets in High or Low Tunnels
Beet Variety Selection
Harvesting Your Beets
Growing Cauliflower
Cauliflower can be grown as a spring or fall crop and it grows best in cool growing environments. Learn suggested varieties for West Virginia.
Growing Melons
Many melon varieties are well-suited to West Virginia’s climate and growing season. When choosing a variety to grow, consider the length of your growing season as well as your flavor preference.
Melon ProductionNutrition of Melons
Choosing Melons
Melon Varieties
Other Considerations for Melons
Growing Popcorn
Two types of popcorn are grown: pearl and rice. Pearl popcorn has round smooth kernels, while rice popcorn kernels are elongated.
Growing PopcornPollination Considerations for Popcorn
Popcorn Cultivars
Disease Concern for Popcorn
Harvest of Popcorn
Popcorn Storage
Popcorn Nutrition & Cooking Considerations
Growing Pumpkins
Pumpkins are members of the cucurbit family, which also includes cucumbers, squash, gourds and melons. More than a billion pounds of pumpkins are produced annually in the United States, primarily for the fall season.
Growing Sweet Corn
Sweet corn is distinguished from other corns by its high sugar content when in the milk, by its early dough stages and by its wrinkled, translucent kernels when dry.
Sweet Corn Planting TimeGrowing Tomatoes
Many home gardeners choose to grow tomatoes because they are relatively easy to grow, only require a small space and bear a lot of fruit on each plant.