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Late Season Crops By Bethany Beebe
Many spring selections return as options with the increasingly cool weather and moisture of Autumn, according to Purdue Extension1. Rosie Lerner writes that the bolting or bitter flavor caused by heat will not bother crops like spinach, lettuce, or radishes when sewn during this second planting’s cooler season. With a few considerations like what to plant, when to plant it, and how to protect your selections, you can meet success.
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Even after the watermelon vines have wilted and the tomato plants are toast, Hoosier gardens have potential. Fall favorites offer bounty even after the weather forecast calls for frost. With a bit of planning, you can stretch the growing season, reaping the joy only a garden can grow.
