by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Edible Gardening, Plants, Summer Plants, Uncategorized, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Leafy Green • Season: Summer (loves the heat!) • Growth Style: Upright bush with soft, tender leaves • Bonus: Packed with nutrients, easy to grow, and known as a “longevity food” in many cultures. Why We Love It: Egyptian Spinach, also known as...
by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Herb • Season: Year-round in warm climates (prefers shade in summer) • Growth Style: Rosette-forming with long, serrated leaves • Bonus: Flavor-packed and heat-tolerant—like cilantro, but turned up to 11! Why We Love It: Culantro (Eryngium...
by urbanabundance | Mar 31, 2025 | Plants, Summer Plants, Vegetables
Quick Take: • Type: Asian Leafy Green • Season: Spring, fall, and early summer in hot climates • Growth Style: Upright, compact, and quick to mature • Bonus: Super fast-growing, super versatile, and super easy to love! Why We Love It: Chijimisai (sometimes known as...
by urbanabundance | Dec 22, 2020 | Featured, Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants
Quick Take: • Type: Perennial Herb • Season: Year-round in warm climates • Growth Style: Bushy, woody stems • Bonus: Absolute pollinator magnet—especially beloved by bees! Why We Love It: African Blue Basil isn’t just a flavor bomb—it’s a living pollinator party. This...
by urbanabundance | Dec 22, 2020 | Herbs, Plants, Summer Plants, Uncategorized
Quick Take: • Type: Leafy Green • Season: Year-round (especially summer) • Growth Style: Low-growing ground cover • Bonus: Doesn’t bolt or get bitter in the heat—hello, Florida summer MVP! Why We Love It: Brazilian Spinach (Alternanthera sissoo) is the plant version...