THE FIRST DAY OF FALL IS HERE! What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden
While spending more time at home, maybe you’re still itching to start a garden. Well, fall isn’t too late to start! At Sevenish Law, we love gardening too; in fact, our own Regina is an avid gardener. We’re excited for fall, and with September being the start of fall, many other gardeners are also considering what to plant in their vegetable gardens. Here’s our advice: How do I transition the garden this fall? First, your garden will need a fall cleaning! Remove all of your past crop residues and any weed growth. Then, rototill or spade (or turn by hand if your soil is soft enough) at least 6–8 inches deep into the soil. You’ll use one or two pounds of a general analysis fertilizer (we suggest 12-12-12) per 100 square feet of bed area, and remember to thoroughly mix the fertilizer with the soil. Also keep in mind that, in late summer, hot soil and insufficient water can cause your soil to form a hard crust, interfering with seed germination. What should I plant? Not all plants immediately die after the first frost. You can actually grow plants for several weeks after winter’s first arrival! For plants that will tolerate light frost, consider growing beets, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, Chinese napa cabbage, endive, lettuce, parsnips, potatoes, and salsify. You can grow them all through fall and even the beginning of winter. Although these plants will withstand light frost without protection, you can shield your plants with blankets to prolong their lives, too.
There are hardy vegetables that tolerate hard frost, as well! These include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, onions, parsley, peas, radishes, spinach, and turnips. Doesn’t that sound awesome for a late fall, early winter harvest?! Are you preparing a fall garden? We’d love to know! Tell us all about it the next time you chat with your friendly neighborhood Sevenish Law team.
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