Fall vegetables gardening can add to the colorful celebration of this time of year. Growing vegetables in late summer or early fall is not easy. It takes patience to prepare and harvest vegetables. Carrots and beans are the most common fall vegetables. Planting vegetables for fall also gives you the chance to do something different than traditional vegetables gardening.
Zones One way to prepare for fall crops is to know the zone that you are in. This will determine the right growing season for you. By knowing your zone you can plan what crops to grow which are best for your zone. The three types of zones are tropical, subtropical, and coldest. If you are in one of these zones, you should be able to get all the information you need about planting vegetables for fall.
Care Planning – If you have not planted anything in a while, it’s important to give your plants the care they need to survive. Make sure they get plenty of sun, but do not over water them. Water only when necessary and remember to fertilize all areas of the garden except where weeds are.
Preparing For Spring Gardening – Fall vegetables gardening doesn’t stop in the fall. In fact it’s usually during the spring that you begin preparing for the summer garden. Get rid of weeds by applying pre-emergent herbicides to young plants. Mow the grasses in your lawn before the start of the growing season. In addition, you can use organic fertilizers on your lawn after the first rains fall. This will help fertilize your plants for a better growing environment come the next year.
Tomatoes should be planted as early as possible in the fall season. Keep in mind however that most varieties of tomatoes will lose their vibrant color in the fall months. It is best to harvest them before the weather gets too cold for them to survive. There are three different tomato varieties fall-style: the cold hardy tomato, the hybrid variety, and the red variety with the black colors of garlic.
Spinach Should be one of the earliest vegetables you plant in your fall garden. The reason being that spinach is a root vegetable and will grow quite tall. The easiest way to plant spinach is by growing them inside a thick fence, trellis or row of wood. Never plant spinach directly into the ground as their root systems are shallow and if they get stuck in the earth, it will likely kill them.
Tomatoes, peppers, and corn should all be planted in the late summer or fall. Most varieties can withstand the warm temperatures and the rainfall associated with these times of year. Most vegetables will grow to a certain size no matter what time of year they are planted. If you choose to grow your vegetables in containers, you need to remember that some varieties can be very large and may not fit in small containers. You should make sure that you have plenty of room to space your plants out. One nice idea is to use a graduated garden planter so that your plants will get the proper amount of sunlight and even shade.
When choosing what vegetables to grow in your garden, don’t forget that you should take into account the growing zone of your area. Your garden should get plenty of sunlight and be in a position to receive full sunlight all throughout the growing season. If you live in a warm or tropical zone, you should avoid planting any vegetables or fruits that require direct exposure to the hot sun. If your area is in a colder or northern zone, you should consider growing some legumes like peas, beans, or lentils that can be grown in areas where there are colder climates and adequate sunlight.