Fall Vegetable Gardening

For a fall garden, select the shortest-season cultivars available to insure harvest before killing frosts arrive. Look for cultivars labeled “early season” or compare the number of days to harvest and select those with the fewest days to maturity. This information is usually printed on the seed packet or in the cultivar description in seed catalogs. Plan seed purchases for the fall garden when you are planning your spring garden. Seeds can be purchased either locally or from mail-order companies. However, quality seeds disappear from garden stores in mid- to late-summer when seed companies remove their displays. Always store seeds in a cool, dry location.

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