Edible Plants

Edible Plants

veggie garden

About

Many edible plants can be grown in Iowa, providing fresh and tasty food to enjoy throughout the year.  Learn more about selecting, starting from seed, planting, growing, and harvesting fruits and vegetables in Iowa yards and gardens. 

Can a vegetable garden save you money?

When money gets tight, many of us look for creative ways to cut expenses. Growing a garden has the potential to reduce the amount of money spent on groceries. But this “potential” depends on the costs involved in growing the crops, types, and amounts of vegetables grown, yields that are derived from the garden, and other factors. So, the answer to the above question is “yes” – if done correctly.

More on growing edible plants at home

rows of lettuce in garden
gardening peppers
Brocolli

Frequently Asked Questions

Edible Plants Experts

Aaron Steil

Aaron Steil

Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist
Growing, Caring, and Harvesting Edible Plants

Cindy Haynes

Cindy Haynes

Professor
Growing, Caring, and Harvesting Edible Plants