21 Seeds for your Fall Vegetable Garden

Just because summers almost over doesn’t mean you can’t continue to grow and harvest food. Many gardeners grow fall vegetables well into winter. Having home grown food beats grocery store food hands down! There are so many vegetables you can grow successfully!

Here are some seeds that you can sow for a fall vegetable harvest:

• Arugula
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Chinese cabbage
• Cucumbers
• Kale
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Mustard greens
• Okra
• Onions
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Swiss chard
• Turnips
• Winter squash

These fall vegetables are all cool-weather crops that can be planted in late summer and harvested in the fall or early winter. They are a great way to extend your growing season and enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables. If you grow your vegetables under cover you can extend your gardening season even longer.

Starting a fall vegetable garden can be very rewarding and can extend your growing season well into the cooler months.

Tips to get your fall vegetable garden started

Choose the Right Vegetables:

• Opt for cool-season crops work best for vegetable gardening in the fall
• Check the days to maturity on seed packets to ensure they’ll have enough time to grow before the first frost.

Plan and Prepare the Garden Bed:

• Clear out any remaining summer crops and weeds.
• Work compost or well-rotted manure into the soil to replenish nutrients.

Timing is Crucial:

• Count back from your area’s first expected frost date to determine when to plant each vegetable.
• Some crops may need to be started indoors or under row covers for a head start.

Use Succession Planting:

• Plant crops in intervals to have a continuous harvest.
• For example, sow seeds every two weeks for a steady supply of leafy greens.

Provide Adequate Watering:

• Fall gardens can still experience dry spells, so keep the soil consistently moist.
• Mulch can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Protect Young Plants:

• Use row covers or cloches to protect seedlings from early frosts and pests.
• Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Pest Management:

• Keep an eye out for common fall pests like caterpillars and aphids.
• Use organic pest control methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed.

Harvest Regularly:

• Harvest vegetables like lettuce and spinach frequently to encourage new growth.
• Root vegetables can be left in the ground until needed but should be harvested before the ground freezes.

Consider Overwintering:

• Some hardy vegetables like kale, spinach, and Brussels sprouts can survive through the winter with protection.
• Use cold frames or thick mulch to help them overwinter.

Extend the Season:

• Use season extenders like row covers, cold frames, or greenhouses to protect plants from frost and extend your growing season.

To learn how to grow Kale from seed read this post here

Here are some tips for planting fall vegetables:

• Start your seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your first frost date.
• Transplant the seedlings outdoors 2-3 weeks after your last frost date.
• Water the plants regularly, especially during dry weather.
• Fertilize the plants every 2-4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Harvest the vegetables when they are young and tender.

With a little care and attention, you can easily grow a bountiful harvest of fall vegetables.

Happy Gardening

Ciearra

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