"However, with a little cover, most farmers have a variety of crops to pick from. Quick-growing selections, soil conditioners, and hearty roots and greens are some of the best for cooler seasons. Depending on what is chosen, there may be tending to do even as winter draws near. It's important to know which plants work for your farm and region."
"If you haven't implemented season extenders on the farm yet, it's worth considering them. These allow you to grow beyond terminal frost dates. Their built-in complexity is completely up to you. Low tunnels are an easy thing to add to crop rows of plants that are frost-tolerant, but won't survive a hard freeze. The tunnel is usually covered by frost cloth. The structure promotes heat within the tunnel that protects the soil underneath to a degree."
Market season winds down in fall, especially in northern states, as chill arrives and profitable yields become harder to achieve without seasonal extension tools. Season-extension options allow crops to grow beyond terminal frost dates; complexity can range from simple low tunnels covered with frost cloth to cold frames made from repurposed windows and individual cloches. Low tunnels trap heat and protect soil; cold frames provide more durable cold protection. Planning for season extension should begin earlier in the year so fall preparations are ready before frost. A variety of fall crops exist, including quick-growing selections, soil conditioners, hearty roots and greens, and cover crops.
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