The fall season is a wonderful time to plant some crops that can be enjoyed come springtime. With the soil still relatively warm, it will encourage germination in seeds and be easier to maintain moisture. However, you may be thinking about which seeds you should plant in the colder weather. We’ve brought you five of the best seeds to plant this season.
Onions and Shallots
Onions, spring onions, and shallots, which belong to the family of alliums, all do well when planted in fall. The reason is simple- it allows the roots ample time to establish themselves before the soil freezes, after which they can fend for themselves.
These autumn plants have a long growing season, so the timing works out perfectly for autumn planting. Just make sure you mark where you plant them, as they may still be hiding underground as you begin to plant spring crops.
Spring Cabbage
If you love cabbage, then this is the season for you. Spring cabbage grows rapidly; it produces delicious vegetables within just 40 days! As well as being very easy to grow from seeds, these plants work well with other flowers, such as runner beans.
Spring cabbages are easy to grow from seeds during autumn, so we recommend them for first-time gardeners. This type of vegetable is also great for feeding your family and friends, as it tastes delicious when used to make various recipes.
Sweet Peas
There is practically nobody who doesn’t love sweet peas– so nothing should stop you from growing these plants. You can easily plant sweet peas from seeds; they grow fast also- so you can expect full bloom in about fifty days.
They work well when planted around other flowers or vegetables because they attract bees that pollinate them, increasing their growth rate even more. Sweet peas also add a lovely touch of color to your garden and come in various colors.
Garlic
Garlic is a great plant to grow during the fall season because it requires little attention and can survive even in harsh weather conditions. These plants are easy to grow from cloves, but they need you to pay close attention when planting them.
Planting each clove only one inch deep and spacing out your garlic at least two feet apart would be best. After planting the garlic, you should cover it with a layer of mulch to help protect them throughout winter.
Leafy Greens
Leafy greens include plants like kale, endive, rocket, radicchio, and winter gem lettuce, to mention a few. They are not only incredibly nutritious and delicious but also hardy and able to survive through winter, regardless of the extreme temperatures.
All you have to do is plant a wide variety and prepare to enjoy it as soon as spring rolls around– even while there’s still frost on the ground. However, we recommend mulching around the base of each plant to extend its life cycle.