Gardening is usually thought of as an activity one does throughout the spring or summer – but did you know that fall season is one of the best times to garden? The blazing summer sun is waning, so you don’t have to worry about beating the heat. Although, the sunshine is still warm enough to feel comfortable outside and it keeps the soil from freezing. We’ve made a list of plants that would be perfect to grow in your fall garden this season. Check it out!
1. Broccoli – It’s beneficial for broccoli seedlings to be planted around the last hot days of summer. The ground around them should be cool and moist! It takes a little over two months for a broccoli plant to completely mature.
2. Kohlrabi – Yum, Kohlrabi! My grandpa used to grow these in his garden often! They taste delicious and are a very low maintenance plant. They take about one to two months to mature and should be planted when the summer heat isn’t so severe.
3. Radish – According to About Home, the radish is one of the easiest, quickest-growing crops you can grow in your garden. Whether you choose to grow them in a container or in a traditional garden bed, you can expect a harvest about one month after you sow the seeds — this is as close to instant gratification as gardening gets!
4. Lettuce – You can make room in your fall garden for this fan favorite, lettuce! Not only will this beautiful green plant make your garden look abundant and fresh, but you’ll also enjoy being able to plant them throughout the months of late August and September!
5. Peas – Ed from Professional Gardening says, “Although most people plant their peas in the spring, this tasty vegetable can also be planted in the fall, as they are actually able to withstand snow and temperatures of -2°C. In mild winter climates, where the ground does not freeze, pea seeds can be sown directly into the garden from September through November to grow strong root systems and then bloom in spring. If you do not get your seeds planted in fall, plant as early as possible in the spring in a well-drained spot that offers some afternoon shade.”
