Gardening is enjoyable during autumn which has a cool temperature as well as increased rainfall to grow diverse kinds of plants. If you need to extend your harvest or prepare your garden for the next growing season, here are some of the best plants to sow and grow in autumn.
Leafy Greens
Leafy greens perform well under cool autumn temperatures and therefore can be harvested all through the season.
Spinach: Spinach grows fast and withstands coldness very well. In early autumn, plant seeds directly into the ground.
Lettuce: For instance, romaine, butterhead, as well as loose-leaf varieties are great options for planting this autumn. After every few weeks make sure you sow seeds that will give continuous harvesting.
Kale: Kale gets sweeter once it goes through frost hence it is suitable for an autumn vegetable garden. Put seeds down directly onto beds or raise transplants towards late summer.
Root Vegetables
Root vegetables grow well in fall and can be stored for use throughout winter months.
Carrots: Carrots require loose soil that drains water properly. During late summer or early fall pop them into the garden right there.
Beets: And also they mature quickly so that you pick them young or at maturity stage. Put directly on the ground where they should grow from seedlings.
Radishes: Radishes become ready within a short time thus being appropriate crops for this period. Plant every few weeks until spring comes so that you have constant yield of these radish roots in between those days when others would not be available
Brassicas
Brassicas are resistant plants which thrive in lower temperatures even though can tolerate little frosts.
Broccoli: The good thing about broccoli is that it does well when the weather gets cooler like in case of autumn times ahead. Start indoor seeding during later part of summer then transplant to the garden by early autumn.
Cabbage: Cabbage can be grown from seeds or transplants. This vegetable does well in cooler weather and is harvested all through fall and winter.
Cauliflower: Cauliflower needs a cool temperature for a head formation. Therefore, begin seedlings indoors in late summer then plant out during autumn onset.
Legumes
Legumes like peas and beans can be grown in autumn for a late-season harvest.
Peas: Peas are resistant to coldness so you must not wait until they freeze before planting right there on the ground as early as autumn comes. These include sugar snap peas or garden peas types among others of such kind.
Broad Beans: On the other hand, broadbeans are very tough hence one could put them into the soil around this time for an early spring yield.
Herbs
Some herbs are suitable for growing during autumn which enables you get fresh taste throughout the season.
Cilantro: It’s better to sow cilantro directly into beds when temperatures become colder such as this period of the year (autumn).
Parsley: Parsley is biennial that can grow annually. In early fall, put seeds down so that you have new leaves every other day!
Thyme: Thyme is a hardy perennial that can be planted in fall seasons since it grows well in well-drained soil and sunny conditions only.
Bulbs for Spring Blooms
By planting bulbs in fall, one ensures that they produce beautiful flowers during spring times.
Daffodils: Daffodils should be planted into well-drained soil from early until mid-fall period because bulbs cannot go without water even though they need air too!
Tulips: Wait until late November or December when it has cooled off quite considerably- this will help keep them dormant all along ensuring good growing conditions once their lids start sprouting back again!
Crocuses: It is therefore advisable to plant crocus bulbs early in autumn for better performance as they are among the first flowers to bloom in spring.
Cover Crops
Cover crops help prevent soil erosion and maintain its fertility throughout winter time.
Clover: Clover is a nitrogen-fixing cover crop that helps improve soil fertility by adding nitrogen through fixation.
Rye: This is a fast-growing cover crop that protects the soil against erosion as well as adding to its organic matter.
Winter Peas: They are also nitrogen-fixing plants that can be incorporated into the soil in spring.
Conclusion
Autumn gardening offers an opportunity for increasing your growing period and preparing your garden for next year. When you plant different leafy greens, root vegetables, brassicas, legumes, herbs, bulbs and cover crops; you will have a bountiful garden that lasts through the cooler months.
