Spring tends to get all the credit for being the ideal time of year when it comes to gardening, but don’t overlook fall. Fall offers ideal planting conditions, such as warm soil, mild temps, and plenty of rainfall.
We chatted with two gardening experts to find out what they love to plant in the fall.
Meet the Expert
Deborah Stone co-owns Stone Hollow Farmstead, an 80-acre farm in Harpersville, Alabama.
Ashleigh Smith is a horticulturist with True Leaf Market.
When to Plant a Fall Garden
If you’re looking to add a few plants to your garden this fall, you can start planting in September and continue into November. However, farming expert Deborah Stone notes that the exact timing depends on the type of plant and where you live.
Horticulturist Ashleigh Smith offered a quick cheat sheet for when to plant fall harvest vegetables:
Leafy greens: 4-6 weeks before the first fall frost.Beans, peas, and frost-tolerant, cool-season brassicas: 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost.Root vegetables like carrots, radishes, and turnips: 10-12 weeks before the first fall frost.
Always take your average first frost date into consideration, as well as current weather patterns, to determine what are great options for your fall garden.
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