11 Vegetables to Plant This Month for Fall Harvests
September is the perfect time to plant quick-growing greens, roots, and herbs. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about vegetables you can plant now and harvest later this Autumn.
September is the perfect time to plant quick-growing greens, roots, and herbs. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about vegetables you can plant now and harvest later this Autumn.
Giant vegetables expand larger than your head! Beets, gourds, and pumpkins are common giant veggies, though there is a plethora of types to choose from. Select one from these 17 choice varieties recommended by seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
This month marks the time for many gardeners to start fall crops, balancing the seeding with seasonal transitions and the first anticipated frost. As the summer harvest wanes, we can look forward to a fall bounty. Enjoy the easy sowing and growing of favorite root vegetables to start in August.
Defoliation is a leaf-removal technique with upsides and downsides, but is it necessary? The process may cause more harm than good. Join longtime tomato grower Jerad Bryant to explore the benefits and drawbacks of defoliating tomato plants.
As carrots develop underground, each one uncovers a unique treasure at pulling. Knowing what to look for and when to harvest the root vegetables brings the crispiest, sweetest crunch. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to know when carrots are ready to capture them at peak harvest.
Garden beans are fresh, delicious, and nutritious! They’re one of the best vegetables for your health. Eat them in their pods as green beans or let them mature for dry beans. Learn how and when to harvest your beans, and you’ll prevent any from going to waste.
Tomatoes are ripening and flourishing, and August is the month to harvest them! Aside from harvesting, some other tasks will help your crop ripen before the end of the growing season. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn what to do with your tomatoes now.
Tomatoes thrive during hot weather, but dry soil won’t keep them happy. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few ways to keep them hydrated during the summer.
The late summer garden makes way for new plantings that bridge the warm and cool seasons. In August, fast-growing crops give a successional round of fresh, nutritious vegetables to enjoy in a flash. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in quick and easy crops to start this month for a swift turnaround.
The time to garden is not over! Late summer is a perfect season to start fall crops, and turnips are one of the best fall crops there is. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and they have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Try one of these 11 unique turnip varieties, as recommended by gardening expert Jerad Bryant.
Fall delivers sweeter, crunchier carrots that can last you into winter with the right storage. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains exactly when to plant for a perfect fall carrot harvest.
Zucchini, the prolific summertime producer, grows before our eyes. Knowing when to harvest all those fruits brings peak flavor and texture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to learn when to pick zucchini and the tender blossoms, too.