Annuals are plants that will complete their full life cycle within one growing season.

In one growing season…

seed is planted >

plant matures and flowers >

flowers mature and produce seeds >

plant dies

Examples of
Vegetables

  • Corn
  • Peas
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers
  • Egg Plant
  • Melons

Example of
Herbs

  • Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Chamomile
  • Dill
  • Savory
  • Some Parsley

Example of
Flowers

  • Calendula
  • Chamomile
  • Nasturtiums
  • Baby Blue-eyes
  • Begonias
  • Geraniums