Fall Growing in

VERMONT

THE BEST CROPS FOR a

Successful Fall Harvest

Boost Your Garden's Productivity with These Ideal Fall Crops for Vermont's Climate!

Spinach

How To Grow:

Choose a well-drained location with partial shade. Sow spinach seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Space seeds 1 inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest outer leaves when they're large enough, leaving the center leaves to continue growing.

Pumpkin

How To Grow:

Select a sunny spot with fertile soil. Plant pumpkin seeds 2 weeks after the last frost when the soil has warmed up. Sow seeds in groups of 4-5, 1 inch deep. Allow 4-5 feet between groups. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Harvest when the pumpkins are fully mature and have a deep color.

Tomato

How To Grow:

Start tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Provide support for the plants as they grow. Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist. Harvest tomatoes when they're fully ripe but still firm.

Beetroot

How To Grow:

Sow beet seeds directly in the garden 2-4 weeks before the last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and space them 2-4 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest when the roots are tender, usually about 6-8 weeks after planting.