Plant These
Vegetables Now
if You’re Planning
a Fall Garden.
Most people think of fall as the end of gardening
season, but there are actually plenty of opportunities
to continue harvesting.
They key to a fall harvest: planting everything
you need to in late July or early August. .
If you’re planning on having a fall garden,
these are 10 vegetables you should plant now.
1. Carrots mature in 70 to 90 days, are easy to
grow and can withstand cold temperatures.
2. Radishes take less than a month to mature, which
means you could get two harvests with the right timing. .
3. Swiss chard only requires 50 to 60 days
to mature and can tolerate a light frost. .
4. Although tender, beans grow and
produce quickly, meaning you’ll likely have
enough time to plant a second batch. .
5. Kale is hardy and easy to grow, with some varieties
specifically bred to withstand freezing temperatures. .
6. Broccoli, which matures within 90 days, tends to taste
and be of better quality when grown in cooler weather. .
7. Asian greens, such as bok choy, take around
50 days to mature and are extremely heat-sensitive.
8. Lettuce is also heat-sensitive, meaning
it grows better in cool conditions. .
9. Green onions usually don’t take more than 60 days to
mature, making them perfect for late-season planting.
9. Green onions usually don’t take more than 60 days to
mature, making them perfect for late-season planting.
10. Although sensitive to frost, summer
squash grows impressively fast, meaning you
likely have time for a harvest or two.