487 - Fastest Fall Crops If You're Starting Late

Think you've missed your chance to plant a fall garden?

You may still have time to grow a harvest, even if September is already here.

The key is knowing your average first frost date and choosing fall crops that can mature in the time you have left.

In this episode, I'll help you figure out what you can still plant based on the number of weeks before your first frost. We'll cover fast-growing greens and radishes, when transplants make more sense than seeds, and why your USDA zone isn't the best number to use for fall planting.

Free Download: Fall Salad Garden Planning Calendar Know when to plant for fresh greens throughout the fall season.

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Key Takeaways Find your average first frost date.

Choose crops based on time remaining.

Direct sow fast-growing greens late.

Use transplants for a head start.

Expect smaller harvests when planting late.

Chapters 00:02 – Is it too late to plant?