Fall is often thought of as a time for an abundance of crops to harvest in the vegetable garden. Crops raised and nurtured throughout spring and summer are now at the fore and it can be peak season for harvesting. However, the fact is that fall also remains a great time to sow a range of vegetables.
When it comes to fall vegetables to plant, they can be both quick growing-crops to be picked throughout fall and winter, along with vegetables that take a bit longer and will be ready the following year. In fall the soil is warm enough to ensure that seeds germinate quickly and plants can grow fast before the colder weather hits. Or, you can choose from the vegetables to grow in a greenhouse in fall.
During my time as a professional kitchen gardener I grew vegetables for chefs at restaurants year-round. There were weekly harvests throughout the fall and winter months, with sowings planned well into fall to make sure we could provide fresh vegetables throughout winter and early spring. We take a look at some of the best crops that are ideal for fall planting and can quickly fill a fall vegetable garden with plants to provide harvests throughout the colder months and into the following season.
10 Vegetables To Plant In Fall
If you want a bountiful kitchen garden, don't forget to put vegetable planting on your fall gardening checklist. It's key to get these vegetables planted before frost arrives, so keep an eye on the weather forecast as frost dates will differ between US hardiness zones.
1. Broccoli rabe
2. Bok choy
3. Spinach
4. Endive
5. Radish
6. Lettuce
7. Collard greens
8. Onions
9. Garlic
10. Fava beans
