Previously we talked about the veggies, fruit and herbs for an Italian garden, now it is time to review plants for a Mexican garden.
Vegetables:
Beans – Aztec Cave, Pinto, Black Beans, Mexican Red
Cactus – while some people grow cactus for visual pleasure, grilled cactus paddles are a Mexican delicacy.
Jicama
Hot Peppers – so many to choose from! My favorites are Anaheim, cayenne, guajillo, habanero, jalapeno, poblano, serrano, !
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Fruit:
Avocado
Grapefruit
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Oranges
Plantains
Herbs:
Cilantro
Epazote – rumor has it that epazote deters bean gas in humans!
Parsley
Marjoram
Mexican Oregano
Mexican Tarragon
