The end of summer is slowly approaching which means it’s time to consider our fall and winter plants for our gardens. Certain crops thrive at different times of the year. Planting different crops throughout the year gives you the opportunity for fresh produce year round, right from your backyard! Remember these tips if you want your garden to thrive: water your plants often if the rain doesn’t fall; keep the weeds out so your plants can enjoy the nutrition in the soil; clear your garden from debris for optimal sunlight access.
Check out the list of plants below for some fall and winter produce in Athens, GA. You’ll find the best time to plant and harvest each crop.
Beans
Plant mid-late August and harvest throughout October and November
Beet
Plant mid-late August and harvest mid-October through November
Carrot
Plant mid-late August through September and harvest mid-October through December
Cauliflower
Plant mid-late August through mid-September and harvest mid-November through mid-December
Cucumber
Plant mid-August and harvest October through mid-November
Lettuce
Plant INSIDE in mid-August, transfer outside in September and harvest in October through November
Parsnip
Plant mid-August and harvest November through December
Radish
Plant September and harvest October through November
Spinach
Plant INSIDE in mid-August, transfer outside in September through mid-October and harvest in November and December
Turnip
Plant mid-August through September and harvest October through mid-December.
Gardening is a great hobby that produces delicious products. It saves you from buying fruits and vegetables from the local grocer, but it can be a lot of work! If you’re not interested in the maintenance of gardening, but you’d like to still reap the benefits, Greenworks EcoScapes is happy to provide gardening services for your home in Athens, GA. Call us today for more information!
