Lettuce can be planted in the spring for anearly summer harvest, in late-summer for
a fall harvest, and in a cold frame in the fall
for a winter harvest.
Summer is almost here. The days have clearly gotten longer--around here we are seeing just a hint of dusky sunlight at around 9pm.
Depending on which growing zone you live in, you may have already planted your gardens weeks ago. But what if you got a bit behind the 8-ball on getting that veggie garden growing? Fear not, my friends...there is still time to plant and create a bountiful harvest by Summer's end.
Lettuce can be planted in the spring for an early summer harvest, in late-summer for a fall harvest, and in a cold frame in the fall for a winter harvest.
Depending on which growing zone you live in, you may have already planted your gardens weeks ago. But what if you got a bit behind the 8-ball on getting that veggie garden growing? Fear not, my friends...there is still time to plant and create a bountiful harvest by Summer's end.
Lettuce can be planted in the spring for an early summer harvest, in late-summer for a fall harvest, and in a cold frame in the fall for a winter harvest.
According to Organic Gardening, here in Zone 6 during the month of June, it's time to plant sweet potatoes, while late plantings of summer squash, okra, corn, beans, and cucumbers are OK to do as well. I'd even add sunflowers to that list. If your local nursery or garden center is still offering flats, you can still plant tomato seedlings, as well as peppers, herbs, and just about anything else that may be available. You could still plant lettuces, too--just make sure they are getting some shade for those super-hot summer months (you can try companion planting and plant them around your tomatoes and they'll get the shade they need).
So what happens if you can't get that garden up and running in time for harvest in August? Take these next few weeks to plan for a fall harvest and/or a cold frame garden for the winter. Around the beginning of August, you can plant spinach, radish, turnip, beet, bush bean, and mustard. In September, you can plant onion, lettuce, kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, and broccoli. And remember, there's always garlic planting in the fall for next summer's harvest!
So relax and have fun gardening this season, knowing that you can still grow your own veggies and enjoy the fruits of your labor. :-)
What are YOU growing in your garden? Feel free to share and include your gardening zone in the comments section below. I look forward to reading about your adventures!
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Until next time... Happy gardening!
So what happens if you can't get that garden up and running in time for harvest in August? Take these next few weeks to plan for a fall harvest and/or a cold frame garden for the winter. Around the beginning of August, you can plant spinach, radish, turnip, beet, bush bean, and mustard. In September, you can plant onion, lettuce, kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, and broccoli. And remember, there's always garlic planting in the fall for next summer's harvest!
So relax and have fun gardening this season, knowing that you can still grow your own veggies and enjoy the fruits of your labor. :-)
What are YOU growing in your garden? Feel free to share and include your gardening zone in the comments section below. I look forward to reading about your adventures!
If you enjoyed what you've read and feel others could benefit from this information, please do share the link to this post on your favorite social media site. While you're here, you can sign up for the Dirt Momma newsletter to receive updates on what's been going on in Dirt Momma's homestead, and learn a few tips and tips along the way! Thanks so much! :-)
Until next time... Happy gardening!
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