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Home Garden Variety Trials

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Description

Welcome to Our Project

The first step to growing a great garden is to sow great varieties. 

To identify the best varieties for gardeners in North Dakota, we need to test the varieties in the gardens of North Dakota. 

North Dakota State University works with over 200 families every summer to evaluate promising vegetable, herb and cut flower varieties in their gardens. 

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Results from 2024

A team of 365 families submitted results in 2024.  Our annual report and summary are posted in our Trial Results page

Cover of 2025 ND Home Garden Variety Trials report

 

Join Our Research Team

All gardeners in North Dakota and in nearby counties of surrounding states/provinces are welcome to participate in future trials. Please sign up to receive our online catalog for 2025. 

Current Vegetable Variety Recommendations

Please see the list of recommended varieties

Contact Info

Staff

Tom Kalb, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University
2005 N Kavaney Dr., Suite A
Bismarck, ND 58501
tom.kalb@ndsu.edu