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Vegetables native to Minnesota? #891578
Asked January 14, 2025, 3:30 PM EST
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for reaching out to ask2.extension.
I’m honestly not sure there is a list in one place of native vegetables. In searching native vegetables to MN there are several separate listings that include things like corn, wild rice, pumpkins and root vegetables. Different vegetables have been grown by different groups such as Native Americans. Settlers into the area brought with them different vegetables and fruits.
There are maps available from the MN historic society for verges.grown in different areas, but I believe you have to purchase them.
My suggestion would be to search for native vegetables for your area using a google search. Check out more than one site you should get a rounded answer.
The U of M extension has a list of vegetables that grow well in MN if you are interested in that list.
Also if you search MN wild vegetable list, you can find a list of wild vegetables that can be foraged. Most of the indigenous seeds I find are for native wildflowers.
I’m really sorry I can’t suggest a specific list like you want. You maybe could try calling your county extension office or try the extension office at the U of M. The phone number will be listed on the U of M extension website.