Oregon CropMAP

Coastal Region Vegetable Crops

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 Coastal Region. The Coastal Area vegetable region includes parts of Clatsop, Tillamook, Lincoln, Coos, and Curry counties as indicated on the map at right. The Coastal Region is a minor horticultural area. The most common crops are cool season brassicas and leafy green vegetables.

Oregon State University Commercial Vegetable Production Guides

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

Existing Crops		Crop Information Links
Artichokes	Well adapted. Production is limited by market availability. Should be grown as an annual north of Newport and may be grown both as an annual or perennial south of Newport. Crop harvest comes in after California production begins to decline.	Oregon	NewCROP
Snap Bean	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Beets	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Broccoli	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Head Cabbage	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Cantaloupe	Poorly adapted. Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Carrots	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Cauliflower	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Cucumbers & Pickles	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon Pickling Slicing	NewCROP
Garlic	Poorly adapted. Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Herbs, Fresh Cut	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Lettuce and Romaine	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Dry onions	Poorly adapted. Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Green onions	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Green Peas	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Hot Peppers	Poorly adapted. Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Sweet Peppers	Poorly adapted. Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Pumpkins	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Spinach	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market.	Oregon	NewCROP
Squash	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon Summer Winter	NewCROP
Sweet Corn	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Tomatoes	Commercially grown only in small plots for direct sales or local farmers market. Production is best when season enhancement techniques such as plastic mulches and row covers are used.	Oregon	NewCROP
Wasabi	Well adapted. Significant commercial production. Limited by high cost of establishment and technical details.	Oregon	NewCROP
Recommended New, Alternate or Underutilized Crops
Experimental New or Alternate
Not Recommended
Asparagus	Not adapted to the cool coastal climate and excess rainfall during the winter	Oregon	NewCROP
Eggplant	Not adapted to the cool coastal climate and excess rainfall during the winter	Oregon	NewCROP
Watermelons	Not adapted to the cool coastal climate and excess rainfall during the winter	Oregon	NewCROP
Honeydew melon	Not adapted to the cool coastal climate and excess rainfall during the winter	Oregon	NewCROP

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