It’s not too late to start gardening this year! While many people began gardening back in the early spring, there are tons of crops you can plant in the mid-summer for harvest later this fall. A garden will bring you fresh vegetables to incorporate into your cooking, the benefits of being outside, and the satisfaction of growing something on your own!
If you have a client looking to sell their house in the fall, encouraging them to do some planting will increase their curb appeal, so it’s a win-win for everyone!
9 Vegetables To Start Planting Now For Fall Harvest
1. Beets
Beets are a hearty root vegetable and can survive an early frost. They have a beautiful color and can dress up any meal. You can roast beets, thinly slice them for salads, or even pickle them. With tons of ways to prepare them, there’s sure to be something for everyone in your family.
“Cooking with vegetables you grew yourself is super satisfying!”
2. Broccoli
Broccoli can survive a light frost and is easy to incorporate into pasta dishes or raw for a crunchy afternoon snack.
3. Kale
Some varieties of kale can be grown in temperatures down to the high 20s, giving you fresh greens regularly. Kale can easily be added to pasta dishes, massaged to make it more tender in a salad, or even added to smoothies. The versatility of kale is incredible for getting your family on board with eating more greens.
4. Spinach and arugula
Some varieties of these greens can survive early winter and are a great way to quickly grow some delicious food in your garden! Use them just like you would with kale, in pasta, in a salad, or in smoothies! For a fall dish, you can also cook them into soups or use for garnish.
5. Beans and peas
Many varieties of beans grow very quickly and are harvested easily. They are a delicious way to add a quick protein to a meal and can be used in salads, soups, stews, and other late summer and fall favorites.
“Herbs are easy to grow and can also be grown in sunny windowsills!”
6. Collard greens
Collard greens are full of nutrients and can survive a light frost. In fact, a light frost actually makes them sweeter! Cook them down with some broth, and have them as your vegetable to change up the weeknight meal routine.
7. Basil, cilantro, and other herbs
If your garden is more of a balcony, you can easily plant herbs in planters or pots. They don’t survive in lower temperatures, but you can bring them inside and keep them on your counter by a sunny window, giving you fresh, delicious herbs whenever you want. You can also find pre-grown varieties at garden stores to replant in your own pots.
8. Brussel sprouts
Brussel sprouts are hearty and in climates that are a little warmer year-round, they can even be harvested early into winter! Cut them in half, drizzle them with honey, olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast them for a delicious side dish.
9. Radishes
Radishes mature in about four weeks, making them one of the quickest growing crops! They add a satisfying crunch to tacos, sandwiches, and salads.
