Many cool-season and some warm-season vegetables reach peak quality when grown and harvested in the fall months. The challenge with fall vegetable production is seeding or transplanting a crop in high temperatures and then harvesting when temperatures are cooler but not freezing. When seeding in late summer for a fall crop, water will be required immediately after seeding or transplanting. Snap beans can be risky due to frost, but fall beans are so delicious they are worth the chance. Cool-season vegetables will thrive in the cooler nights of late summer and fall and are not sensitive to frost. Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower are generally successful when planted in the fall. You might also consider greens such as lettuce, collards, mustards, and turnips, which are well adapted for fall harvest. Spinach is excellent for fall planting. The rich flavor from cool nights will make spinach lovers out of anyone.
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