"No matter where you farm, you can still grow yields of fall crops. Sow October seeds, and in a couple of months, you'll be selling beautiful produce at the market. Or, sow seeds now to prepare for next year. From cold-tolerant roots to delicate greens, there are many options for continuing cultivation as the weather cools. Some varieties are even frost-hardy, making them suitable for farmers who grow in areas with a rapid winter onset."
"Radishes, baby beets, and small carrot varieties are perfect for shorter seasons and for farms without extension equipment. However, with at least two months of temperate weather left, growing full-sized Danvers carrots and large beets is possible. For specialty market items, plant parsnips and rutabaga, paying close attention to the number of days to maturity. Compare this to your first frost and your expected hard freeze dates. If necessary, cover outdoor fields with low tunnels or cold frames."
October sowing allows continued harvests and preparation for next season by planting cold-tolerant fall crops. Root vegetables such as radishes, baby beets, small carrots, Danvers carrots, beets, parsnips, and rutabaga fit varying season lengths and market niches. Match days to maturity with first frost and hard freeze dates, and protect plantings with low tunnels or cold frames when needed. Spinach sown densely yields baby leaves in weeks, matures in about a month, and serves as a cover crop to protect soil. Hearty leafy greens like chard perform well in fall. Sow native seeds now to support pollinators.
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