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Oregon CropMAP

Prepared by Dr. N.S. Bill Mansour, Extension Specialist—Vegetable Crops, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, © 1999. This is a list of vegetable crops that are either currently grown, are recommended alternate crops, are experimental crops, or are not recommended for the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley vegetable region includes parts of Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Washington, and Columbia counties as indicated on the map at right. The Willamette Valley is a major area for the production of most temperate vegetables, herbs and vegetable seeds. Crops are produced for both fresh market and processing.

Existing Crops
Recommended New, Alternate or Underutilized Crops
Experimental New Or Alternate Crops
Not Recommended

Existing Crops

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True seed globe artichokes

grown as annuals from transplants should be tried where markets can be developed.

Snap Bean

Major processing crop. Bush blue lake types predominate. This area's production is recognized for superior quality.

Beets

Crop well adapted. this area's production is recognized for superior color and sugars.

Broccoli

A major fresh and processed crop

Head Cabbage

A major fresh and processed crop and seed crop.

Cantaloupe

Limited production using season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers.

Carrots

Some production for fresh market and processing. Area is recognized as producing carrots with superior color and sugars.

Cauliflower

A major fresh and processed crop

Celery

Limited fresh market and processing production

Chinese peas

Well adapted. Limited fresh market production.

Cucumbers & Pickles

A major fresh and processed crop

Oregon
Pickling
Slicing

Eggplant

Limited production. Best when using season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers.

Garlic

A major area for garlic seed stock production and regional fresh market.

Herbs, Fresh Cut

A wide variety are grown for regional markets and direct sales.

Kale

Well adapted. limited production for fresh market and seed.

Lettuce and Romaine

Well adapted.

Mustard Greens

Well adapted. Limited production.

Dry onions

Well adapted. Muck and mineral soil onions produced here.

Green onions

Well adapted.

Green Peas

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market and processing.

Hot Peppers

Limited. Production best when using season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers.

Sweet Peppers

Produced for fresh market and processing. Best using season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers.

Pumpkins

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market and processing and seed.

Radishes

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market and seed for sprouting.

Rhubarb

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market and processing.

Spinach

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market and some seed production.

Squash

Well adapted. Grown for fresh market, processing and seed.

Oregon
Summer
Winter

Sweet Corn

Major crop for fresh market and processing.

Tomatoes

Limited production for direct market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.

Turnips

Well adapted. mostly grown for fresh market, occasionally for processing.

Watermelons

Limited production using season enhancement techniques, plastic mulches and row covers.

Rutabagas

Well adapted. mostly grown for fresh market and seed and occasionally for processing.

Parsnips

Well adapted. mostly grown for fresh market and seed.

Culinary herbs

A number are well adapted. Cilantro, parsley, dill and various mints are crops of commercial significance.

Recommended New, Alternate or Underutilized Crops

Culinary and medicinal herbs

A number of are adapted and should be tried where markets can be developed. Ginseng, echinacea, clary sage, lavender and others are grown on a number of farms.

Experimental New or Alternate

Not Recommended

Green Lima Beans

Not adapted to this area.

Asparagus

Not adapted to the wet winters of this area.

Greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers

Not adapted to the low light intensity and high humidity condition of winter.

Oregon
Cucumber
Tomato

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The Vegetable Crop listing was compiled and written by Dr. N.S. Bill Mansour, Extension Specialist—Vegetable Crops, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, © 1999. Questions related to these plants should be addressed to Dr. Mansour at mansourb@bcc.orst.edu

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