USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
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Grow Cantaloupes and Muskmelons in Zone 6

Cantaloupes and Muskmelons are small melons that have orange or green flesh and are great for smaller spaces. Their scientific name is Cucumis melo and there are many cultivated varieties.

Grow Cantaloupes and Muskmelons in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Grow Mouthwatering Peaches in Zone 6

MMMM peaches! A luscious ripe peach has no comparison. Peaches are well worth growing even thou challenging they can be.

Grow Mouthwatering Peaches in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Grow Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts. I can't say enough good things about them. Except unfortunately my goats also love them. Hazelnuts are hardy, easy-to-grow nuts that start producing much faster than other nuts.

Grow Hazelnuts
Organic Gardening, USDA Zone 6B
ame vanorio
Grow Pears in Zone 6

Pears are not typically the first fruit we think of when we think about starting an orchard. Its apples. But let me tell you something. Pears are easier to grow.

Pears are pretty hardy and have fewer diseases and pests than many other tree fruits.

Grow Pears in Zone 6
USDA Zone 6B, Organic Gardening
ame vanorio
Grow Plums in Zone 6

Plums are prolific and an easy fruit to grow. They make a delicious snack and are in the Rose family along with cherries and peaches.

Grow Plums in Zone 6

Root crops

Root Crops in Zone 6B - Growing and Using

Root Crops in Zone 6B - Growing and Using

Root crops often get overlooked in the plumage of greens and the bliss of fresh tomatoes. Crops such as beets, carrots, radishes, and turnips may not make our top ten list of yummy things to plant.

However, they are wonderful to grow for fresh eating and for storage. Working on becoming self-sufficient? Expand your culinary tastes with some of my favorite root crop recipes at the end of this article.

Growers in USDA Zone 6b often feel challenged by root crops. Clay soil, spring downpours, and summer humidity all seem to challenge these root crops. You can overcome these challenges and grow healthy abundant crops.