Fall is the ideal time for planting root vegetables, in the U.S. and many places around the globe. Here are some of the traditional fall root vegetables grown in other cultures that you can grow in your own garden!
It’s rewarding to plant a vegetable once and have it supply multiple seasons of harvests. No turnover, and easy picking! Some of our favorite perennial vegetables do best with a fall sowing, depending on the climate and selection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines reliable perennial vegetables to plant in October for lasting yields.
Brussels sprouts, in their little nutrient-dense packages, are gifts from the cool-season garden. Sweetening in cold temperatures, harvesting them small and after frost (even in snow) brings peak flavor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to promote plump buds more quickly with simple pinching.
Parsnips, the nutty and sweet carrot relatives, are worth the wait from seed. While long to mature, the easy-care crops offer hearty, nutritious stock in cool-season cuisine. Gardening expert Katharine Rowe outlines how to grow parsnips from seed to enjoy their long history in cultivation.
Cucumbers are best fresh. The last thing you expect when you bite into them is intense bitterness. This condition stems from a variety of factors, and it’s common during the summer. First discover what’s happening, then find out how to fix it.
For many growing areas, a September planting of quick-developing root vegetables means we can enjoy them on the plate come Thanksgiving. They add rich, savory flavor and a high nutritional profile to cool-season cuisine. The frost-tolerant, easy-to-grow crops move easily from the garden to the kitchen. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top root vegetables to plant this month for a swift return on hearty yields.
Easy-to-grow cool-season crops like kale and collards bring high nutritional returns. The historic crops are hallmarks of the fall and winter kitchen, with simple picking for fresh eating as quick, young greens or cooking to sweeten mature leaves. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing (and tasting) kale and collard varieties that thrive in the all.
Fall’s heirloom vegetables represent the season’s bounty and bring exceptional flavor. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring cool-season crops, rich in heritage, for reliable performance and hearty yields.
For a quick turnaround now before heavy frost, we rely on fast-growing vegetables to fill the seasonal transition. Adaptable, they germinate in warm conditions and develop as the weather cools, even tolerating light frost. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines speedy crops to sow now for a nutritious bounty before cold weather.
It’s never too late to grow vegetables! Fall crops, indoor seed starting, and container gardening are great ways to beat the seasons, whether you have an apartment balcony or a small window. Try one of these seven vegetable combinations that work perfectly in containers, from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
If you’re working with limited space, you can still grow a robust fall garden. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about fall vegetables you can grow in small spaces.
Fall is an interesting time for pepper plants. You likely still have ripening peppers, and the temperature is steadily cooling each day. Cool weather, ample rainfall, and early frosts threaten these peppers before you can harvest them. Don’t worry—we’ll extend the harvest with some simple tricks from pepper grower Jerad Bryant.