The fall gardening season is now in full swing. Hopefully you’re getting ready to transplant those cauliflower and broccoli seedlings that you started indoors last month. Or perhaps you’re grabbing some brassica transplants from your favorite garden shop. Either way, it’s just about time to actually plant!
I know, I know. It certainly doesn’t feel like fall. But you’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. And the first thing that starts happening in our gardens when daylength decreases is that flowering plants start to bloom again. This is good news for the flowers and good news for our vegetables.
Vegetables to Plant Outdoors By Direct-Seed
First Half of September
English/French Peas
Pinto Beans
Bush Beans
All Month
Chinese Cabbage
Swiss Chard
Radish
Turnips
Collard Greens
Lettuce
Kale
Beets
Carrots
Parsnips
Vegetables to Start by Seed Indoors
All Month
Swiss Chard
Mustard Greens
Collard Greens
Lettuce
Kale
Spinach
Flowers to Plant by Seed Outdoors
All Month
Wildflowers (for bloom next spring)
What to Plant by Transplant
Marigolds
Cosmos
Asters
Mums
Ornamental Peppers
Zinnias
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Need some additional help?
Our Fall Vegetable Gardening class is a comprehensive guide to maximizing this season. Class is available on-demand.
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