Plants & Flowers
Vegetables
Grow your own fresh, delicious produce
Locally Grown Starts
Start your vegetable garden with healthy, locally-grown transplants from The Flower Bin. We carry a wide selection of vegetable starts suited to Colorado's Front Range growing season. Our plants are grown in our own Longmont greenhouses, so they're already acclimated to our local climate. From classic tomatoes and peppers to specialty greens and squash, we have everything you need for a productive vegetable garden.
2026 Variety Guides
Download our printable variety sheets to plan your garden before you visit.
Popular Vegetables
Tomatoes
Our most popular vegetable — available in dozens of varieties from cherry to beefsteak. Grown in our own greenhouses and already acclimated to Colorado's Front Range climate.
Peppers
Sweet bells, hot jalapeños, and specialty varieties for every taste and use. We carry both mild and fiery options to suit any kitchen or garden style.
Zucchini
Prolific summer squash that's easy to grow and endlessly versatile in the kitchen. One or two plants will keep you well-supplied all season long.
Cucumbers
Refreshing, fast-growing vines for slicing, pickling, and fresh eating. Thrive in Colorado's warm summer days with consistent moisture.
Beans
Bush and pole varieties in green, yellow, and purple for fresh eating and preserving. One of the easiest and most rewarding crops for beginner gardeners.
Lettuce
Cool-season greens in loose-leaf, romaine, and butterhead varieties. Perfect for early spring and fall planting in Colorado's mild shoulder seasons.
Kale
Nutritious, cold-hardy green that thrives in Colorado's cool spring and fall weather. Flavor actually improves after a light frost — a true Front Range favorite.
Squash
Summer and winter varieties including acorn, butternut, and delicata. Beautiful in the garden and delicious roasted, stuffed, or turned into soup.
Pumpkins
From tiny pie pumpkins to giant carving varieties — perfect for fall harvest. Plant in early summer and enjoy a spectacular autumn display.
Herbs
Culinary herb starts to complement your vegetable garden — basil, parsley, cilantro, and more. Tuck them between your vegetables for a beautiful and productive kitchen garden.
Colorado Growing Tips
Colorado's last frost date in Longmont is typically mid-May. Wait until after Mother's Day to transplant warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers. Use season extenders like Wall-O-Waters to get a head start in early spring.