Vegetables for a Fall Harvest
Did you know that spring isn't the only time to plant seeds? As temperatures start to drop in late summer and early fall, there are plenty of vegetable that can be re-sown for an additional crop in the fall. Just remember, timing is everything! Check out our planting guide and timeline below. If you'd like to download a copy, click here.
Bush Beans: 8-10 weeks before the first frost, direct sow in July to mid August
Favourite varieties: Mascotte (55 days), Provider (51 days), Slenderette (55 days), Valentino (53 days)
Beets: Direct sow from mid July to mid August
Favourite varieties: Early Wonder (53 days), Ruby Queen (55 days), Touchstone Gold (55 Days)
Broccoli: Start indoors from late June to early July, transplant out in late July
Favourite varieties: Broccoli Raab (42 days), Waltham No. 29 (70 days)
Brussels Sprouts: Start indoors in early April, transplant out in early June
Favourite variety: Long Island Improved (90-100 days)
Cabbage: Start indoors in mid to late June, transplant out in mid to late July
Favourite varieties: Golden Acre (63 days), Savoy (55 days)
Carrots: Direct sow in July
Favourite varieties: Napoli (50 days), Nantes Scarlet (68 days)
Cauliflower: Start indoors in mid to late June, transplant out in mid to late July
Favourite variety: Snowball Early A (60 days)
Celery: Start indoors in mid April, transplant out in mid June
Favourite variety: Utah 52-70 (100 days)
Greens (arugula, mache, mustard): Direct sow 6-8 weeks before the first frost, typically from July to September
Favourite varieties: Claytonia (40 days), Green and Purple Mizuna (40 days), Miz America Mustard (25 days), Vit (Corn Salad/Mache) (50 days)
Kale: Direct sow in June
Favourite varieties: Dwarf Green Curled (55 days), Red Russian (50 days)
Kohlrabi: Direct sow in late July
Favourite varieties: White Vienna (60 days), Purple Vienna (60 days)
Leeks: Start indoors in April, transplant out in June
Favourite variety: American Flag (85 days)
Lettuce: Direct sow in August
Favourite varieties: Black Seeded Simpson (45 days), Grand Rapids (45 days), Prizehead (45 days), Wizard (42 days)
Onions: Direct sow in mid July
Favourite varieties: Candy Hybrid (85 days), Tokyo Long White Bunching (65 days)
Parsnips: Direct sow in mid to late May
Favourite variety: Improved Hollow Crown (95 days)
Peas: Direct sow in late June
Favourite varieties: Grey Sugar Dwarf Snow Pea (60 days), Little Snow Pea White (30 days), Sugar Ann (56 days)
Radish: Direct sow in late August
Favourite varieties: Cherry Belle (21 days), French Breakfast (24 days), Scarlet Globe (23 days)
Spinach: Direct sow from August to September
Favourite varieties: Imperial Star Hybrid (37 days), Seaside (30 days)
Swiss Chard: Direct sow from July to August
Favourite varieties: Lucullus (55 days), Rhubarb (55 days)
Turnips & Rutabagas: Direct sow from July to August
Favourite varieties: Early Purple Top (65 days), Laurentian (120 days)
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