| Hello, my gardening zone is N. California Coastal & Inland valleys. I want to plant some vegetables in the late summer. I missed my window for summer crop. It is extremely hot here in Bakersfield. Some days are up to 110 degrees. I want to know what I can plant in September. It does not get too cold here till about January. I was thinking of trying Broccoli, lettuce, and some cucumbers. What else do you think I can grow? Any suggestions, tips and know how would be greatly appreciated. I am a beginner and so far have only grown Jalapeos and Serrano Chilis. Thank you I look forward to hearing a reply!! |
| Fall is probably the best time to have a veggie garden in your region. Here are some suggested veggies, along with recommended varieties and planting dates: Asparagus (crowns); Nov. 15 to Mar. 15; Mary Washington, Jersey Giant, Jersey Gem. Beets; July 15 to Aug. 15; Ruby Queen, Early Wonder, Red Ace, Pacemaker II. Broccoli; July 15 to Aug. 15; DeCicco, Packman, Premium Crop, Green Duke, Emperor. Brussels sprouts; July 1 to 15; Long Island Improved, Jade Cross Hybrid. Cabbage (plants); Aug 1 to 15; Round Dutch, Early Jersey Wakefield, Red Express, Red Rookie, Sweetbase. Cabbage, Chinese; Aug. 1 to 15; Pak Choi, Mei Ching, Jade Pagoda, China Pride. Carrots ; July 1 to 15; Danvers Half Long, Spartan Bonus, Little Finger, Thumbelina, Scarlet Nantes. Cauliflower; Aug 1 to 15 ; Early Snowball "A", Violet Queen, Snowcrown. Collards; July 15 to Aug. 15; Vates, Morris' Improved Heading, Carolina, Blue Max. Cucumbers, pickling; Aug. 1 to 15; Carolina, Calypso, Liberty (mtns.), County Fair '83. Cucumbers, slicing; Aug. 1 to 15; Poinsett 76, Sweet Slice, County Fair '83, Salad Bush, Fanfare. Kale; Aug. 15 to Sept. 1; Green Curled Scotch, Early Siberian, Vates, Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch, Blue Knight 6. Kohlrabi; Aug. 1 to Sept. 1; White Vienna, Grand Duke Hybrid. Lettuce (leaf); Aug. 1 to Sept. 1; Grand Rapids, Salad Bowl, Buttercrunch, Red Sails, Romulus. Lettuce (head); Aug. 15 to 31; Great Lakes, Ithaca 10. Mustard; Aug. 1 to Sept. 15; Southern Giant Curled, Tendergreen, Savannah 2. Onions (seeds); Sept. 1 to 30; Texas 1015, Granex 33, Candy 4. Onions (sets or plants); Sept. 1 to 15; Ebenezer, Excell, Early Grano 4. Radishes; Aug. 15 to Sept. 15; Early Scarlet Globe, Cherry Belle, Snowbells, White Icicle. Radish, Diakon; Aug. 15 to Sept. 15; April Cross, H. N. Cross. Rutabagas; July 1 to Aug. 1; American Purple Top, Laurentian. Spinach; Aug. 1 to 15; Hybrid 7, Dark Green Bloomsdale, Tyee Hybrid. Turnips; Aug. 1 to 31; Purple Top White Globe, Just Right, Tokyo Cross Hybrid, White Egg, All Top. Best wishes with your veggie garden! |
