Cool Season Vegetables
Fall is here and the weather is starting to cool down, it is time to start amending those garden beds and begin to think about fall vegetable planting. We have a wonderful selection of fall & winter vegetables at both of our locations!
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A cool season root vegetable that can also be used for it's nutritious greens. There are several varieties that showcase various colors, from blood red to yellow and white. Like other root vegetables they prefer a deep, loose, well drained soil. Easy to grow and maintain!
A cool season crop that can be planted in early spring or fall. Locally, it does better when planted in fall unless your yard has an especially cool micro climate. Requires full sun and frequent watering.
A member of the cabbage family, they are packed with protein and vitamins! Feed and water regularly as it grows.
Cabbage is a hardy leafy green rich with antioxidants, high in beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. Mulch well to retain moisture. Cabbage should be rotated with other crops to avoid build up of soil borne diseases.
Another cool season crop that needs a fair amount of sun. Grow in a slightly protected area from heat or extreme cold. Best to start from transplants. They like to be mulched to conserve moisture.
Celery is a long-season vegetable grown in the spring or fall. Celery cannot tolerate high heat, so fall planting is usually preferred. It must have a consistent supply of water throughout growing season, otherwise it will taste stringy, tough, or hollow. Celery is a heavy feeder and requires fertilizer while growing.
Onions are one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world. They are easy to grow and can be stored for a long time. If you love scallions, or green onions, plant the sets closer together and harvest these immature onions as you thin the plants. Leeks are closely related to onions, but they don’t have a bulb. Instead, leeks form a thick, fleshy stem at the base of their leaves. Leeks have a more subtle, slightly sweet flavor versus the more pungent onion—and they're also packed with nutrients!
There are 3 types of peas:
Sweet Peas - Nice full sized peas but inedible pods.
Snow Peas - Edible flat pods with small peas inside.
Snap Peas - Edible pods with full sized peas inside.
Peas do best in temperatures below 70 degrees. They are easy to grow and help fix nitrogen back into the soil!
Generally leafy greens make excellent winter crops. Without the heat of summer they won't bolt and turn bitter. The cold also helps keep away pest insects that generally love to infest them during warmer parts of the year. This includes tasty choices like Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, & Collard Greens.