That’s right—many plants will flourish when planted in late summer and will continue to thrive into late fall and early winter. That includes root vegetables like beets, carrots, and radishes as well as leafy vegetables like kale, lettuce, and spinach.
Fall gardening, or second plantings. Whatever you call this late-summer pursuit, its goal is the same—to prolong the growing season and reap more from your precious garden, even after summer’s peak. Enjoy these tips for extending the harvest of this year’s garden.