Fall Growing in
UTAH
THE BEST CROPS FOR a
Successful Fall Harvest
Boost Your Garden's Productivity with These Ideal Fall Crops for Utah's Climate!
Pumpkin
How To Grow:
Soil Preparation:
Choose a site with well-draining, fertile soil. Pumpkins prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.5). Amend the soil with compost and well-rotted manure.
Planting:
Plant pumpkin seeds directly in the garden after the last frost when the soil has warmed up. Plant seeds in hills or rows, with 5-6 feet spacing between hills or rows.
Care:
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer when vines begin to develop.
Harvesting:
Harvest pumpkins when they have reached their full color and the rind is hard. Cut the stem with a sharp knife, leaving a few inches attached to the pumpkin.
Tomato
How To Grow:
Soil Preparation:
Choose well-draining, fertile soil with a pH around 6.2-6.8. Work in compost and well-rotted manure before planting.
Planting:
Start tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, setting them deep in the soil with only the top leaves above ground.
Care:
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Stake or cage the plants for support.
Harvesting:
Harvest tomatoes when they're fully ripe and have reached the desired color. Gently twist or cut them from the stem.
Cauliflower
How To Grow:
Soil Preparation:
Choose well-draining soil with a pH around 6.0-7.5. Amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
Planting:
Start cauliflower seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings into the garden after the last frost, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.
Care:
Keep the soil consistently moist. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Harvesting:
Harvest cauliflower heads when they're fully developed but still compact and tight. Cut the head, along with a few of the surrounding leaves, from the plant.
