Denver, CO · Zone 6a

Easiest Vegetables to Grow in Colorado

Season May 5 – October 5. This page is a starting map for Colorado. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🌿 Basil 100% May–Sep Jun–Sep
🟣 Beets 100% Apr–Aug Jun–Oct
🫑 Bell peppers 100% May–Jul Jul–Oct
🫐 Blackberries 100% May–Jun Nov–Oct
🥬 Bok choy 100% Apr–Sep May–Oct
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% May–Aug Jul–Sep
🌿 Chives 100% May–Jun Jul–Oct
🥬 Collard greens 100% May–Aug Jun–Sep

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

💜 Lavender

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥜 Peanuts

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.