Summary

The goal of the Tennessee Home Garden Variety Trials program is to help home gardeners answer the question, “which variety will do best in my Tennessee home garden?” Growing a well-adapted variety can result in higher yields, more flavorful produce, and reduced chemical applications to control pests and diseases. In 2025, 177 participants from 43Tennessee counties planted 747 trials. Results compare germination, plant health, first fruit, yield, appearance, flavor, and overall performance.