Fall Growing in
WASHINGTON
THE BEST CROPS FOR a
Successful Fall Harvest
Boost Your Garden's Productivity with These Ideal Fall Crops for Washington's Climate!
Beetroot
How To Grow:
Plant beetroot seeds in well-draining soil after the last frost. Choose a sunny location for optimal growth. Plant seeds ½ inch deep and thin seedlings as they emerge. Keep the soil consistently moist. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest baby beets by gently pulling them when they reach the size of a golf ball. For larger beets, harvest when they are 1-3 inches in diameter.
Potato
How To Grow:
Plant potato pieces (seed potatoes) in well-draining soil after the last frost. Choose a sunny location. Dig trenches and place the seed potatoes cut side down. Cover with soil and hill up as the plants grow. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest "new" potatoes when plants start flowering; full-sized potatoes can be harvested when the tops have died back.
Brussels Sprouts
How To Grow:
Plant Brussels sprout transplants in early spring for a fall harvest. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space plants according to their mature size. Keep the soil consistently moist. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Remove lower leaves as the sprouts develop to encourage growth. Harvest when the sprouts are firm and have reached the desired size.
