What to plant in a Fall Garden
I can’t believe the summer is halfway over. And while this has been a whirlwind of a year, I have to say that I’m grateful for my garden and how it has kept me sane and feeling a sense of a normal routine. My vegetables came back and grew just like they did last year and the year before that.
As crazy as it sounds, July & August is often a time we prepare for a fall garden. If you have never tried growing in the fall you might be surprised how you can get a totally new garden in the 2nd half of the summer. These aren’t the typical tomatoes and peppers that you think about when you think about a summer garden. Autumn crops include things like arugula, carrots and leeks. These are plants that either thrive in cool temperatures, take a full season to grow, or that have fewer pest issues at the latter half of the year.
For a list of 15 autumn crops you can grow in your garden this year, watch the video below or CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube.
Time Stamps:
- Carrots – 00:59
- Arugula – 01:26
- Beets – 03:02
- Kale – 03:28
- Leeks – 04:26
- Parsley – 05:47
- Radish and Daikon Radish – 06:30
- Spinach – 07:46
- Turnips – 08:50
- Swiss Chard – 10:18
- Potatoes – 11:17
- Pumpkins – 12:09
- Lettuce – 13:17
- Sage – 15:28
- Garlic – 16:34
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Conclusion
While there are dozens of autumn vegetables that you can grow, this list of fall crops include some of my favourites.
- Carrots. These taste better and better as the temperature cools down.
- Arugula. If you have trouble growing arugula in the spring, try it in the fall!
- Beets. You can’t beat the earthy beet flavor of this autumn crop.
- Kale. This leafy green gets sweeter as the nights get cooler.
- Leeks. Although they take longer to grow, these are a keeper for the end of the season.
- Parsley. This herb stays green and fresh well into fall.
- Radish. A great quick-growing autumn crop to sneak in.
- Spinach. This leafy green is easiest to grow in cooler temperatures.
- Turnips. While any turnips are great to grow in fall, my favourite variety is Hakurei, or Tokyo turnip. It’s even delicious raw!
- Swiss Chard. A winner year round, this leafy green stays crisp even into winter under a layer of snow. If you need ideas on what to do with some of your giant swiss chard leaves, try this simple and healthy make-ahead dish.
- Potatoes. This staple fall vegetable is a great option for fall if you plan ahead.
- Pumpkins. A classic for fall. Just make sure you give yourself enough time to grow it.
- Lettuce. Most varieties will do well in fall, but Lolla Rosa and Tango are a few that do exceptionally well.
- Sage. This herb is a perfect accompaniment to a fall dish, and I can’t be without it at this time of year. If you have any zucchini blossoms left, try this mouth watering appetizer.
- Garlic. Although you usually harvest garlic in the fall, it stores well all winter and you often plant it in the fall. A good garden plan will help you when deciding the right time to grow in your climate.
It’s so much fun when you start to garden with the seasons and honor nature and what each plants. For a season-by-season breakdown of the gardening year, check out this video.
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Have you ever tried growing a fall garden?
