Five Easy Fall Vegetables To Grow From Seed

Fall is still a perfect time to enjoy some vegetables from your garden. Here are five easy fall vegetables to grow from seed.

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I love summer but I get to a point in mid-summer when I am ready for some cooler weather. This summer has been really hot here in New Jersey and I am welcoming cool fall weather with open arms.

I know some of you may cringe when you read this, but I have to ask. Did you starting thinking about what to plant in your fall vegetable garden yet? While most of us are still trying to hold onto every last second of summer that we can, it’s time to plant the garden.

Gardening teaches so many great life lessons. It’s a fun family activity too. I hope these helpful gardening tips will help you prepare for a bountiful garden this fall.

When it comes to planting a fall garden you need to make sure that what your planting will actually grow in the cooler weather. Makes sense, right??!! The nights are cooler and days are shorter so you need to be conscious of the growing environment in your area.

five easy fall vegetables to grow from seed.

When choosing seeds to plant, read the back of the seed packet for planting and growing instructions. It’s your best friend. The seed packet will also have “Days to Maturity” somewhere on the back as well. This is the number that indicates the amount of time it will take the plant to grow until it is ready to harvest.

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How To Plant A Fall Garden

Plants like lettuces, herbs, spinach and radishes take less time while broccoli, beets, and cabbage take longer to mature. Plants that take longer to grow would need to be planted earlier at the end of July or early August.

For instance, if lettuce takes 45 days to mature, you would need to count backward on your calendar 45 days from the average frost date in your area to figure out when to plant it. You don’t want all you hard work ruined by the frost.

Before planting any fall crops in your garden, make sure the area you are planning to plant in is clear of any dead plants. The area should be tilled before you plant just as you do in the spring. This helps with disease control and will lighten or aerate your soil. In other words, your plants will grow better.

What To Grow In A Fall Garden

Five Easy Fall Vegetables To Grow From Seed

Beets – about 55 days to maturity
Lettuces – about 45 days to maturity
Radishes – 25 to 35 days depending on variety
Spinach – about 45 days to maturity
Cabbage – about 70 days

A few gardening tips:

Make sure you have a Garden Hose or Oscillating Sprinkler nearby by so you can water the seeds after you plant them. Just like us, plants need to drink as well.
A good pair of Gardening Gloves is always great to have on hand (no pun intended).
A Garden Hoe and Three-Prong Cultivator are great tools to have as well. They are perfect for weeding and cultivating your garden.
Once your seeds have sprouted, make sure you feed them at least once a month. I always recommend Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food. Some vegetables require special fertilizer so again, check the plant tag for specific fertilization suggestions. There are also varieties of fertilizer that are called “smart-release plant food“. This means the fertilizer will be released to the plants and vegetables over a longer period of time.

So tell me, do you plant a fall vegetable garden at your home? If not, follow these easy tips and give it a try. What are some of your favorite fall vegetables to grow?