This is a commonly asked question, there are so many factors to be considered, soil type, rainfall, sunlight, soil ph, drainage, temperatures, micro climates, etc. It can be difficult to figure exactly what to plant, considering the microclimates that can exist from one field to the next. Even experts cannot tell you what to plant in your area without researching the area and doing soil tests. Plants that thrive in one area may be struggling only a short distance away.