Best Vegetables for Clay Soil
Clay holds nutrients and water, but it fights roots. Skip the long taproots unless you amend. Example climate: Charlotte, NC (enter your ZIP for a local version).
| 🌿 Basil | 100% | Very Easy | $32–$91 |
| 🟣 Beets | 100% | Easy | $1–$3 |
| 🫑 Bell peppers | 100% | Easy | $70–$165 |
| 🫐 Blackberries | 100% | Easy | $42–$126 |
| 🥬 Bok choy | 100% | Easy | $5–$14 |
| 🍅 Cherry tomatoes | 100% | Easy | $117–$235 |
| 🌿 Chives | 100% | Very Easy | $6–$17 |
| 🥬 Collard greens | 100% | Very Easy | $22–$55 |
A sample layout
130–302 lb from 120 sq ft.