Thomas Jefferson grew nearly 300 varieties of vegetables in his 1000 foot kitchen garden terrace, once described as a hanging garden. The following collection of eight 19th century culinary delights will provide a bountiful harvest for the table throughout the summer season. All are grown in Monticello's kitchen garden today. Brandywine Tomato, Cayenne Pepper, Cos Lettuce, Early Blood Turnip-Rooted Beet, Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, Prickly-Seeded Spinach, Thyme, White Eggplant.