Fall Growing in

WYOMING

THE BEST CROPS FOR a

Successful Fall Harvest

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

Rhubarb

How To Grow:

Variety Selection: Choose rhubarb varieties suited for colder climates.
Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil with compost. Rhubarb prefers slightly acidic soil.
Planting: Plant rhubarb crowns in early spring or late summer. Space them several feet apart to allow for growth.
Fertilization: Apply compost or well-rotted manure in the spring. Avoid excessive nitrogen.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season.
Harvesting: Harvest rhubarb stalks when they are thick and fully developed. Avoid harvesting too heavily from young plants.

Sweet Corn:

How To Grow:

Variety Selection: Choose sweet corn varieties with shorter maturity times for Wyoming's climate.
Soil Preparation: Select a sunny location with well-draining soil. Add compost or aged manure to improve soil fertility.
Planting: Plant sweet corn seeds in blocks for better pollination, as wind carries pollen between plants.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer before planting and side-dress with nitrogen as the plants grow.
Watering: Ensure consistent soil moisture, especially during the critical pollination period.
Pest Control: Monitor for pests like corn borers. Consider using pheromone traps or organic insecticides.
Harvesting: Harvest sweet corn when the ears are filled out and the kernels release a milky liquid when punctured.

Eggplant

How To Grow:

Variety Selection: Choose eggplant varieties with shorter maturity times and cold tolerance.
Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil with compost. Eggplants prefer slightly acidic soil.
Start Indoors: Start eggplant seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant outdoors once the soil has warmed.
Planting: Space eggplant transplants according to the variety's recommendations. Provide support for the plants as they grow.
Watering: Water deeply and consistently to prevent stress and blossom end rot. Mulch helps retain moisture.
Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and side-dress during the growing season.
Pest Control: Monitor for pests like aphids and flea beetles. Use row covers or organic insecticides as needed.
Harvesting: Harvest eggplants when they reach the desired size and color. Cut rather than pull them from the plant.

Carrots:

How To Grow:

Variety Selection: Choose carrot varieties that have shorter maturity times.
Soil Preparation: Prepare loose, well-draining soil free from rocks. Avoid adding fresh manure to prevent misshapen carrots.
Planting: Sow carrot seeds directly in the soil as soon as it can be worked in spring and again in late summer for fall crops.
Thinning: Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding and encourage proper root development.
Watering: Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist. Mulching helps retain moisture and prevent cracking.
Harvesting: Harvest carrots when they reach the desired size and color. Gently loosen the soil before pulling them out.