What vegetables to plant in August: useful tips for gardeners
Some vegetables and greens can be grown at the end of the season.
What Vegetables Can Be Grown at the End of Summer
In August, you can plant ultra-early varieties of vegetables such as radishes, beets, carrots, peas, and onions for greens.
These vegetables are ideal for late summer planting because they have short growing periods and can mature before the onset of colder weather.
Additionally, black radish, Chinese cabbage, arugula, and spinach can also be planted for a late summer harvest.
These vegetables thrive in the cooler temperatures of late summer and early autumn, providing a fresh and nutritious addition to your garden.
Don't forget about green manure options like peas, mustard, phacelia, and rapeseed.
Green manure crops are excellent for improving soil health and fertility, as they add organic matter and nutrients back into the soil.
They also help suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion.
For a good bunch harvest of carrots or beets, choose varieties with a short ripening period to ensure they absorb all necessary nutrients before the cold weather sets in.
At the end of summer, you can also plant lettuce, particularly early-ripening varieties that can withstand cloudy weather and cold nights.
Lettuce is a versatile and popular salad green that can be harvested multiple times throughout the growing season.
