As summer is coming to an end and fall is soon approaching, now is the perfect time to refresh your garden with fresh vegetables to yield a bountiful harvest for autumn. To help get you started, we’re giving you a guide on some of the best vegetables to plant this season to get the most out of your garden this fall! And in the meantime, whether you need garden supplies, vegetables and herbs, or other items to get your garden started this season, we have everything you need right at Sunny Valley Farms!
Leafy Greens
Vegetables like spinach, lettuce, kale, and Swiss chard thrive in cooler temperatures. Fall planting allows them to grow without the risk of bolting (premature flowering) that can occur in hot weather, leading to bitter-tasting leaves. They can also tolerate light frosts.
Carrots
Carrots are another versatile root vegetable that can tolerate light frosts, making them ideal for fall planting. Their sweet and crunchy texture adds a burst of flavor to soups, stews, and salads. With the proper mulching, you can even keep carrots in the ground during colder months, ensuring a continuous harvest!
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are great vegetables to plant in the fall season because they also thrive in colder temperatures. Believe it or not, the cooler temperatures also help enhance their flavor! This is because the cold weather triggers the conversion of starches into sugars in the sprouts, helping them develop a sweeter taste.
Beets
This root vegetable also performs well in the fall. Similar to Brussels sprouts, cooler temperatures can lead to the accumulation of sugar in beets, resulting in a sweeter flavor. Beets that are harvested in the fall can also have a longer storage life compared to ones harvested in the warmer months. Cool and consistent fall temperatures can help preserve the quality of harvested beets for a longer period, allowing you to enjoy them well into the winter.
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Broccoli and cauliflower are cruciferous vegetables that also prefer colder temperatures and mature well during the fall. Since fall is more stable with less extreme heat and drought, there are more consistent soil temperature levels. This is essential for the development of well-formed and high-quality broccoli and cauliflower heads.
Find Garden Supplies, Decor, and More at Sunny Valley!
Whether you need plants, garden supplies, decor, or other items, you can find what you need to help your outdoor space come to life, no matter what season it is! For more information on what we carry at Sunny Valley, we encourage you to check out our online shop today. In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you!