There are certain vegetables that you can plant each season. But the best time to plant is in spring and fall. Fall gardening starts late summer and there are certain vegetables that do great in the fall. We have put together a short list of the best fall vegetable that you can plant.
Broccoli
You will need to plant the broccoli seedlings no less than 10 days before your location’s first frost. You should plant them during the end of summer. Once you have planted the seedlings, you will need to feed them. For the best results, you should use a fertilizer that contains low nitrogen levels. It takes approximately 70 days until ready to harvest. For many people, this is late October or early November, depending on where you live.
Cabbage
These need to be planted at least eight weeks before the first frost. They should be protected and covered if the last days of the summer become too hot, otherwise, they could die from dehydration. You will need to water them frequently and add organic manure to them. They take approximately 70 days until they are ready to harvest.
Cauliflower
Like cabbage, the seedlings should be planted at least eight weeks before the first frost. Although cauliflower can be difficult to grow, with frequent water and composting, they should do okay. Cauliflower takes about 60 days until ready for harvesting.
Brussel Sprouts
These are one of the most popular vegetables for fall harvesting. They taste best when growing during the cool fall weather. Mid summer is the best time to plant them. They take approximately 90 days to mature. As soon as they become firm and green, they are ready to be harvested.
Spinach
You should plant the seeds five weeks before the first frost. Spinach thrives especially well when the weather is cool and moist. If the plant becomes well-established it may even survive the winter, regardless of how cold it becomes. For them to grow fast, you will need to fertilize the soil with manure or compost. The leaves become tender withing 45 days and this is the best time to harvest them.
Lettuce
This vegetable is perfect for both spring and fall planting. If you want lettuce for the fall months, plant the seed at the end of summer. Make sure you water them frequently and if the last days of summer become too hot, cover them for protection. Depending on the variety of lettuce planted, it usually matures in 45 to 60 days.
It’s important that you know that these fall plants will not do well in the winter. It’s important to feed and water them correctly so they grow as fast as possible. By planting these fall vegetables, you can get the most from your garden by planting in more than one season.
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