Pole Lima Bean
Phaseolus lunatus
Pole lima beans are vigorous plants that do best when grown on trellises. They are fast growing and produce beans which can be used fresh or dried.
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Pomegranate
Punica granatum
This large shrub boasts vibrant orange flowers in the summer which ripen into large orange-red fruits.
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Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Potatoes are a tomato relative and are often mistaken for them, as their foliage is somewhat similar in appearance. They are an agricultural staple that ranks with wheat and rice as among the most important in the world. Their South American origin is often obscured by their fame as a mainstay crop in Ireland. Potato tubers come in many colors; including yellow, brown, pink, red, and purple.
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Pummelo
Citrus maxima
This citrus tree produces fragrant flowers followed by large fruits which are larger and sweeter than a grapefruit.
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Radish
Raphanus sativus
Radishes are a root vegetable that add a pleasant bite (if you like that kind of thing) to salads. They come in a variety of colors including black, purple, red, and white. They are useful as a winter cover or forage crop. Radishes are incredibly easy to grow, with high germination rates and a fast time to harvest.
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Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Raspberries are a sprawling thorny plant which benefit from a large growing area and the removal of older canes. They produce their first crop of fruit in May and June, and a later crop in August.
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Red Currant
Ribes rubrum
Red currants are a small tart fruit best harvested in June. They prefer well-drained soils as well as cool summer climates.
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Rhubarb
Rheum x hybridum
Rhubarb is an old-fashioned vegetable, grown for its brilliant red stems which are often used in pies and desserts. While its stems are noted for their culinary qualities, its leaves are poisonous and must be removed before cooking.
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen shrub which is frequently used in cooking. Its pale blue flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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Rutabaga
Brassica napus
Rutabagas are a cool season root vegetable which can also be used as a fall cover crop. The large root is purple and white and the leaves are usually bluish-green. It can be boiled, baked, roasted, or mashed, as well as eaten raw in salads.
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