Wednesday, July 5, 2017
15 Vegetables You Can Plant Now for Fall Harvest
Courtesy of Debbie and Mark Wolfe
Hi Friends,
Plant these hearty vegetables now for a bountiful harvest come fall. Beets are a great fall vegetable. Soak the seeds overnight for quicker germination.
Beans
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Green beans are fast producers. Choose from the full gamut of varieties for your favorite fall recipes.
Broccoli
Enjoy this vitamin-packed vegetable this autumn. Sow directly into the garden in late summer for a fall harvest.
Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels sprouts are not always the most popular vegetable at the dinner table, but they are a perfect addition to a fall garden. They will hold up well in an early frost.
Turnips
Turnips are easy to grow and delicious to eat.
Celeriac
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Not the most attractive root vegetable in the world, but it is tasty! Celeriac needs time to grow—get a head start for a fall harvest by planting in late summer.
Collards
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Collards are packed full of vitamins and taste great in stir-fries. These hearty greens taste best after frost exposure.
Green Onions
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Green onions can be direct sown in late summer and will survive winter if not harvested.
Kohlrabi
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Kohlrabi is a fast grower for the cool season. It only takes six weeks to mature.
Lettuce
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Lettuce loves cool weather! Plant in late summer to early fall to enjoy in an autumn salad.
Parsnips
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Direct sow parsnips in the summer and plan on harvesting after frost when the flavor improves.
Cauliflower
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Cauliflower is a cold-tolerant member of the cabbage family. Plant them now to use in soups or mashed with potatoes this fall.
Peas
Peas grow well in cool weather. Choose a short season variety for an autumn harvest.
Pumpkins
What's a fall garden without pumpkins? Sow in mid summer for an autumn harvest.
Radishes
Radishes are one of the quickest maturing crops at 4 weeks from seed to harvest.
Have a bountiful fall...
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