Growth period?

by Former Brown Thumb

What does it mean on the vegetable chart when it says "growth period"?

Answer:

The "growth period" is generally the amount of time it takes from planting the seeds or transplants, until the plant produces it's first fruit.

The "growth period" varies among different varieties of the same vegetable, so this is a general guideline only.

The seed packets or small plants you purchase will give the specific "days to maturity" for that specific plant.