Don’t Let Cold Weather Keep You From Growing Vegetables
The summer heat has started to fade, so now what? Well, the gardening season doesn’t have to end when the weather starts to change.
Plenty of crops can still be grown in cooler weather, and will provide fresh vegetables through the late fall and early winter months. Let's look at a handful of the most popular, crisp-air loving vegetables being grown by Gardening Know How fans. Click the image below to learn more:
Of course, plenty of other vegetables can be successfully grown in cooler months. To dig deeper into vegetable gardening, we invite you to explore our popular guide to veggie gardens.
Know Your Zone
Now that we've decided which cool weather crops you want to grow, let's figure out your zone.
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map can help you determine the likelihood that certain plants will thrive in your garden. In late 2023, the USDA updated its zone maps for all 50 states. Click the map below to see what exact zone you're gardening in, and learn what it means for your garden.
Root, Root for These Cool Weather Vegetables
Many root vegetables are just built for growing in the cooler temperatures of the late autumn and early winter. Discover some commonly grown cool weather root veggies you can grow:
One thing many gardeners love about growing fall turnips is that they store well through the winter, making access to fresh vegetables after the growing season a breeze!
Did you know that parsnips can actually be left in the ground through the winter? In fact, when left over winter they’ll actually be sweeter!
Beets do not grow well in warm weather. However, they thrive year-round in regions where winters are relatively mild.
Carrots are a favorite among gardeners of all experience levels. With the right Know How, these tasty veggies can actually grow into the winter in many regions.
Rutabaga is a cross between a turnip and cabbage and actually grows very similar to a turnip, making them a perfect late fall vegetable.
Want Even More Cool Weather Vegetables to Try?
Of course you do!
So many more vegetables can be grown in the autumn and into the winter, it just takes a little Know How. Luckily, we’re sharing the tips and tricks to growing even more of our favorite cool weather crops. To learn more about these staff picks, click on any of the images below:
Now Learn How to Extend Your Growing Season
Knowing which vegetables grow well in the cooler weather you experience in the fall and winter is the first step to extending your growing season.
Of course, much more goes into making sure you can have fresh vegetables through the fall and winter. So, let's continue this journey by learning more about how you can extend your growing season.
Want to Grow Veggies Inside?
Let's suppose you live in an area where it's just no possible to grow veggies in the late fall and early winter. Or, you just don't have the outdoor space for veggies. Don't give up on gardening just yet!
We have a wealth of information about growing vegetables indoors, including how you can regrow kitchen scraps without leaving your house!
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