| I live in the upper south region and would like to know when is the best time and what vegtables to plant for fall harvesting? |
| July through September are the usual planting dates for a fall garden. You're a little late this year but if the weather is mild, you may get a harvest, especially if you plant vegetable starts from your local nursery rather than trying to grow things from seed. Here's a rundown of what to plant, how many days to maturity, and when seeds are typically planted in your gardening region: Southern Peas 55 - 75 July 15 - Aug 1; Summer Squash 55 - 60 July 15 - Aug 15; Irish Potatoes 90 - 100 July 15 - Aug 1; Tomatoes (plants) 75 - 80 July 1 - July 15; Sweet Corn 72 - 86 July 1 - July 15; Carrots 65 - 75 Aug 1 - Aug 15; Collards 70 - 75 Aug 1 - Sept 15; Cabbage (plants) 65 - 70 Aug 10 - Sept 1; Cauliflower (plants) 60 - 70 Aug 10 - Sept 1; Broccoli 70 - 80 Aug 1 - Sept 1; Chinese Cabbage 70 - 75 Aug 1 - Sept 1 ; Swiss Chard 60 - 70 Aug 15 - Sept 1; Beets 60 - 70 Aug 15 - Sept 1; Beans (Bush) 50 - 60 Aug 1 - Sept 1 ; Beans (Lima) 70 - 75 Aug 1 - Aug 15; Cucumbers 50 - 60 Aug 1 - Aug 15; Turnips 50 - 60 Aug 1 - Sept 15; Mustard 50 - 60 Aug 1 - Sept 15 ; Spinach 40 - 50 Aug 25 - Sept 15; Kale 60 - 65 Aug 20 - Sept 15; Lettuce 50 - 55 Aug 20 - Sept 15; Radish 25 - 30 Aug 20 - Sept 15 Best wishes with your veggie garden! The University of Arkansas has a publication on which vegetables to plant when: http://www.arhomeandgarden.org... Hope this helps you plan your veggie garden! |
