In southern areas, prime gardening season is just starting after the summer heat is over.

Almost everything you plant in the spring is suitable to be grown in yourfall garden, too.

Some vegetables such as Brussels sprouts even taste better when nipped by a light frost.

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Unless specifically listed as “transplants,” the items in this list are directly sown in your garden.

Transplants

Transplants are young plants with a healthy root system.

You will also need to figure in the number of days it takes for the seeds to germinate.

arugula

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This information is usually found on the seed package.

Based on these numbers, calculate the planting date.

Vegetable Planting Lists by U.S.

radishes

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closeup of mache

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lettuce

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harvested beets

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kale in the garden

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