by Jackie Daniell In Georgia, most cool-season vegetables are planted in August and September for a fall garden. The traditional cool-season vegetables are beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, kale, lettuce, mustard, onions (green & dry bulb), radish, spinach, and turnips. While some of these plants may be planted in the early spring and do fine until it starts heating up – think bolting, wilting, and insects descending; cool-season vegetables planted in the fall will be more productive, have better flavor and quality in the cooler weather. Planning for a Fall Garden Before you rush out to buy plants or order seeds, there are several steps and considerations to address in planning your fall garden for a successful season. These include, but are not limited to recommended cultivars, considerations for seeds and plants, soil test, preparation of beds, fertilizer choices, creating a planting chart, and reviewing a planting calendar for…
