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These earthy vegetables are grown for roundish roots along with tops eaten as greens.
Beets are frost-hardy in zones 2 to 11 and withstand temperatures from 28F to 32F.
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The European heirloom, ‘German Lutz’, is a good choice for late autumn planting.
Bok Choy (Brassica rapa var.
It can quickly go to seed in summer heat so time harvests for late spring or autumn.
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Flavor improves with light frost but extended cold under 27F can cause damage.
It thrives in zones 2 to 11 in full to part sun and organically rich soil.
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var.
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Broccoli is grown in spring and autumn but bolts during summer heat.
It grows in zones 2 to 11, thriving in temperatures between 40F and 70F.
This is a heavy feeder so add compost and provide six hours of sunlight.
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Brussels v (Brassica oleracea var.
Growth slows at over 70F, so mulch spring-sown crops to retain moisture and cool the soil.
Grow them in zones 2 to 10 and consider autumn planting in zones 7 and higher.
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Provide six hours of sun and rich, fertile soil.
This cool season crop also suffers when the thermometer tops 80F.
Plant cabbage in spring and autumn in full sun and loamy, fertile soil.
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It’s a heavy feeder, grown in zones 2 to 11.
Carrots grow in sun to part shade and sandy, loose, soil in zones 3 to 10.
Cauliflower survives light frost to 26F but not a hard freeze.
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Plants also suffer at 80F and higher.
This crop grows best in autumn across a number hardiness zones from 2 to 11.
Recommended types for late harvest are ‘Snow Crown’, ‘Denali’, and ‘Autumn Glory.’
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Plant in full sun in loamy, fertile soil.
Cauliflower is a heavy feeder.
Collard Greens (Brassica oleracea var.
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‘Vate’, and ‘McCormack’s Green Glaze’ both have superior cold tolerance.
Grow them in organically rich soil and full sun in zones 2 to 11.
Give escarole full sun, plenty of water, and rich, fertile soil.
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‘Salanca’ has excellent cold tolerance.
Garlic takes around nine months to mature with autumn planted crops harvested in late spring to early summer.
Give this crop full sun and nutrient-rich soil.
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Add mulch and keep it well-weeded.
Light frosts sweeten its flavor but it will collapse under heavy snow and freezing.
Grow kale in full sun to part shade and nutrient-rich soil in zones 2 to 10.
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The variety ‘Winterbor’ has a good tolerance for colder temperatures.
It’s hardy in zones 3 to 10 with ‘Superschmelz’ a good choice for late planting.
Leeks tolerate temperatures to 20F and can handle some frost.
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‘Giant Musselburg’ and ‘Durabel’ are good choices for autumn cropping.
Grow them in zones 5 to 9 in full sun and sandy loam.
Most lettuces withstand temperatures to 25F but extended freezing causes the delicate foliage to ice and ruin.
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Good varieties for autumn crops include ‘Winter Marvel’, ‘Tango’, and ‘North Pole.’
Mustard Greens (Brassica spp.)
The Japanese variety ‘Red Giant’ has good cold tolerance.
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Mustard greens grow well in zones 2 to 11 in full sun and average, well-draining soil.
Planting in autumn, however, can give you a head start for an earlier harvest.
The best varieties to plant in autumn depend on your growing zone (from 4 to 9).
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Grow onions in full sun and loose, fertile, sandy loam.
you’ve got the option to grow parsnips in zones 2 to 9.
Plant seeds in full sun to part shade in fertile, loamy soil.
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While mature plants tolerate cold, flowers are more vulnerable to heavy frost and freezing.
Peas can be grown in zones 2 to 11 in full to part sun and nutrient-rich soil.
‘Green Arrow’, ‘Lincoln’, and ‘Wando’ are good choices for late crops.
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Grow them in full sun in sandy, fertile soil.
‘Daikon’ radish is an excellent cold hardy variety.
Time planting for harvest in cooler weather which improves flavor.
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Rutabaga can be mulched and overwintered in the garden or harvested after exposure to at least two frosts.
Sow seeds in summer for autumn harvest or in autumn for overwintering in full sun and organically rich soil.
Rutabaga grows in zones 3 through 10.
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Apply a layer of mulch to winter-grown scallions and harvest as needed.
Plant seeds in full sun and sandy, sharply draining soil.
Planted in autumn they are ready for harvest in 120 days.
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Provide full sun and rich, well-draining soil.
It’s a true cool weather crop that bolts and goes to seed when temperatures exceed 70F.
All varieties sweeten with exposure to light frost.
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Grow spinach in zones 2 to 11 in full to part sun, and loamy, well-drained soil.
‘Fordhook Giant’ is most cold hardy and a good choice for autumn planting.
Grow Swiss chard in zones 2 to 8 in full sun and fertile, nutrient-rich soil.
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Plant seeds in late winter/early spring for early summer harvest or late summer/early autumn for winter harvest.
The best choice for winter harvest is the white variety ‘Hakurei.’
Temperatures above 65F, cause turnips to turn tough and woody.
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Grow them in full sun and loose, loamy soil in zones 2 to 11.
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