As we near the end of our warm season garden it’s time to learn how to plant a cool season garden. When we grow in a cool season garden we fulfill the High Performance Garden Characteristic #9 Extending the growing season. At the beginning of this Cool Season Garden Series we did a general overview of what a cool season garden is. Today we will learn how to plant a cool season garden. A cool season garden is one that is grown when the weather is cool or there is still a chance of frost. In the upcoming episodes we will learn how to protect our cool season gardens and how to care for them according to your regional needs. Join me in the cool season garden and learn about what plants thrive in cool season gardens and when you should plant.
Now that you have an overview of what to plant and when it’s time for you to understand your planting zone. When you know your planting zone you will have a rough guide of the weather’s impact on your garden’s growth. It will be helpful for you to know what your planting zone is for the rest of this series. I would recommend reading our article, What Are Planting Zones and How Do They Make me a Superstar Gardener? If you already know your planting zone the chart below will give you an idea of the length of time you have for your cool season garden.
This is not your typical summer garden with squash, tomatoes corn and melons. This garden will consist of plants that can take a frost and keep growing. The table above is your guide to knowing when to plant which vegetables. Which vegetables are cool weather growers that you can you plant in a cool season garden? In your cool season garden you can plant: Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro, Dill, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustards, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach.
In this series we will focus on leafy greens as they are cool season vegetables that anyone can grow no matter their growing zone. For the next few episodes we will cover all of the growing zones and how to maintain a thriving cold season garden. Pay attention to these videos even if you do not grow in these zones. At some point in the season you may find yourself facing difficult growing conditions just like these zones!
Are you ready to begin your high performance cool season garden today? The Leafy Greens Container Garden is designed to guide you step by step to create the virtually weed free, productive and easy cool season garden you have dreamed of. Extending the growing season so that you can enjoy produce for longer will save you money and build your health in the years to come. This comprehensive course will guide you in growing the best possible cool season garden.
Until next time may your garden be easy, fun, productive and always organic!
Lynn
Email me any questions you have about what to plant in a cool season garden. It is my pleasure to help you grow the highest quality food possible.
