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When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting

Last Updated December 16th, 2020 by Amy Leave a Comment

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beets and carrots - fall harvest

The beautiful weather of fall makes it perfect for extending the harvest. This fall planting guide covers 17 popular crops to help you grow more food.

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When Should I Plant Seeds for Fall?

The following table indicates when to start seeds relative to your fall frost date.
Example: Start lettuce seeds indoors, 11 weeks before, or sow outside 9 weeks before your fall frost date.

Click here to find your fall frost date. Need help getting started? Get my step-by-step guide to starting seeds indoors.
Crop NameIndoor
Start Date
Transplant
Latest Date
Direct Sow
Outdoors
BeansN/AN/A12 weeks before
BeetsN/AN/A9 weeks before
Broccoli18 weeks before11 weeks before11 weeks before
CarrotN/AN/A11 weeks before
Cauliflower15 weeks before11 weeks beforeN/A
Collard greens15 weeks before11 weeks before11 weeks before
GarlicN/AN/Aweek of
Kale16 weeks before11 weeks before11 weeks before
KohlrabiN/AN/A8 weeks before
Lettuce11 weeks before9 weeks before9 weeks before
PeasN/AN/A12 weeks before
PotatoesN/AN/A15 weeks before
RadishN/AN/A5 weeks before
RutabagaN/AN/A12 weeks before
SpinachN/AN/A7 weeks before
Swiss chard13 weeks before9 weeks before9 weeks before
TurnipsN/AN/A8 weeks before

Fall planting is an important aspect of the year-round harvest. Get more tips for preparing the garden for fall here. Don’t forget to plant your garlic! Here’s my favorite variety.

Note for Hot Climate Gardeners

If you live in a hot, dry climate, or at a high elevation, frost dates might not always be your best guide for fall planting. Instead, wait until temperatures consistently dip below 90 degrees.

Check with your local extension office to get specific details relative to your unique conditions. 

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  • transplanting dates
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  • companion planting suggestions
  • special soil amendments

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Need more inspiration?

READ NEXT:

  • 5 Steps to a Vibrant Fall Garden
  • Protect Cold Weather Crops with a Cold Frame
  • When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Spring Planting

Have you extended your harvest season into fall?

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