Heat-loving and drought-tolerant. Better in the Southwest and California than in humid, cold-winter East.
Suitability: 97/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~36.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Sep–Nov
Expected harvest: 15–62 lb
Grocery equivalent: $45–$185
Estimated garden cost: $32–$60
Potential savings: $-15–$153/year