As the temperature gradually cools down, changes are taking place in the garden. Experienced gardeners will keep an eye on the garden during this time and begin their autumn garden work, for example, by obtaining some plant seeds suitable for autumn growth.
Not all plants are only suitable for spring and summer growth, some plants prefer cool climate conditions in autumn. We've put together for you nine plants that are easy to grow in the fall. These plants add more color to your garden and bring you fun.
Flowers
1. Saffron
Saffron has a brilliant color. Saffron loves cold weather, so you can always find them in your garden and botanical gardens in the fall and winter. Because of its hardy nature, saffron is the perfect fall and winter choice for many gardens. The characteristic cup-shaped flowers are perfect for planting in pots and raised beds to add color and beauty to your garden.
2. Pansy
There are many varieties of pansies, and you can enjoy them all year round. As the weather gets cooler, pansies that bloom in the summer fade from your garden. But you won't be sorry in the fall and winter. From now on, you can buy and get some pansy seeds from your neighbors to start your fall and winter planting.
It is important to note that the pansies you will be cultivating must be hardy. Hardy pansies will bloom in the fall and winter and last until late spring.
3. Cyclamen
Cyclamen are brilliantly colored and perfect for accenting your garden. Thanks to its long flowering time, the cyclamen blooms from autumn until spring and is moderately difficult to grow, making it popular with many gardeners. The common colors of cyclamen are pink, white and red. You can grow cyclamen in a variety of containers, in pots, or under trees, and they look great. Cyclamen are a perfect choice in autumn and winter.
Vegetables
4. Kale
Kale is popular with gardeners. Kale does not grow well in hot, dry climates and the cooler weather of autumn is better for growing kale. If you want to harvest or plant kale in late fall, plant the seeds in the soil now and you will be able to harvest kale once before Halloween arrives. If you want to grow this type of plant in the winter, we recommend choosing Red Russian Kale.
5. Radish
Radishes are a very easily available vegetable that can be used to cook a variety of foods. Both experienced gardeners and novice gardeners can start their radish program in the fall. Radishes can grow quickly, and if you sow them in early fall, you will likely harvest your first wave of radish fruit before late fall arrives. Some radish types can even be harvested in as little as 21 days.
6. Garlic
No one would reject garlic, a crop that is widely used for flavoring. If you're growing plants for the first time in the fall, garlic must be your safest bet! This is a super easy-growing plant. During the growth phase of garlic, it is important to have plenty of sunlight. Grow garlic in the fall and you will harvest it early next summer or midsummer.
Garlic usually comes in hard-neck and soft-neck varieties, with the soft-neck varieties tending to store longer. You can choose the type of garlic that suits your preference.
7. Lettuce
Lettuce is undisputedly an easy vegetable to grow and it is extremely accessible. And, lettuce is a great winter crop, so you can harvest fresh lettuce in the dead of winter and use it in salads, soups, and more. Greenhouses provide ideal growing conditions for lettuce, but of course, outdoor growing is also feasible.
Herbaceous plants
8.Herbaceous plants
Fall is the season for herbs. Most herbs are suitable for planting in the fall and you can view and harvest their fruits year after year. Many gardeners prefer to plant herbs in pots or raised beds, which makes it easier for them to care for the plants. In late summer and early fall, you can plant herbs such as thyme, oregano, mint, and sage, and then you will harvest them in late fall until the cold.
Fruits
9. Berries
Berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries taste delicious. They are often made into jams for easy storage and to develop more culinary uses. Berries can grow healthily in loose, fertile soil. You can plant berries in the fall and have a great crop in the early spring of the following year. It is worth noting that blueberries like acidic soil, so you need to pay close attention to soil acidity.
Four tips for your fall planting
1. Clean up the weeds in your garden
When summer is over, it is necessary to clean up the weeds and withered leaves in your garden. These plant fragments and weeds will not only make your garden look messy but will also affect your next fall planting. Before you start planting in the fall, use gardening tools such as lawnmowers, leaf rakes, etc. to get rid of these weeds.
2. Organize your gardening tools
After your fall gardening begins, you will often use a variety of gardening tools to make sure your plants grow well. To be efficient, don't let your gardening tools get scattered around the garden. It's a good idea to group your gardening tools and try to keep them in the same place. For example, you can set up a few portable buildings on the corners of your garden to store your gardening supplies.
3. Provide growing space
For plants to grow healthily, you need to provide them with proper growing space. This is also the most difficult fall planting tip to follow, as some gardeners always have the habit of cramming plants tightly into a container. But plants will not grow well in a crowded environment.
You can plant your plants in pots or raised garden beds to provide them with enough space.
4. Greenhouses extend the growing season
Greenhouses are a great option if you want to harvest multiple times in the fall and winter. Move your plants into a pop up greenhouse to grow them, and you'll have multiple harvests in the fall and winter. And, you have the flexibility to adjust the various conditions in the greenhouse to make the greenhouse environment suitable for plant growth.
If your favorite plants like warm weather in the spring, then you can't grow them outdoors in the fall. In the fall and winter, a greenhouse is an ideal place for these plants that love a warm and humid environment. The warm temperature conditions in the greenhouse tent keep the plants from dying even during the cold winter months.
