Planting a Fall Garden - Was it Worth it?

Is planting a fall garden worth it? I tried experimenting with a couple of crops this fall in my organic vegetable garden to see how well they grow. I planted radishes and lettuce, but the results were mixed.
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[@suburbanhomestead]

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Thank you for your calm and beautiful presentations. It really makes my day! Looks like earwigs chomping on your greens.

[@cristiewentz8586]

zone 6B here. I find that with our uneven fall temps , I need to start lettuce inside. I tend to grow diakon and asian radish varieties for fall....Your garden is a joy for me. Thank you for all the time you put in to share it.

[@tightlines106]

If you do build a little green house for winter crops place a compost bin inside the greenhouse the heat from compost bin help's

[@daisyhaven4753]

I've no idea if this is a contributor to the pest damage your seedlings are experiencing, but may be worth experimenting. I have to keep mulch at least an inch away from seedlings. If I don't, the bugs breaking down the mulch are also chomping away on the seedlings.

[@suburbanhomestead]

I think that may be a big contributing factor. Usually mulching works best with transplanted larger plants

[@rareandwonderfull]

0:10 I plant daikon radishes every year in mid July, by winter time they are 18 inches long and 3 inches across. They are so refreshing to take the cold radishes, rub them over the micrplane zester and eat with a spoon. No pungency at all. This summer I planted a new radish for me, I think that it is named China Red radish, it is red all the way through, not merely on the outside, so yes, An autumn garden planted the first week of July is a must. Also a must have is Chinese cabbage for making kimchi in November. Yes, my Chinese cabbage will tolerate 22 degrees, no lower, I bring it all in well before 22 degrees. last winter I made 5 gallons of red kimchi with my Chinses cabbages.

[@onetuliptree]

I'm almost done renovating a garden bed and your garden is so inspiring, I'm going to try to grow radishes with the flowers.

[@do4699]

I used to fall garden in DC. I had really good luck with brassicas planted in the fall. My broccoli would overwinter most years.

[@rosea830]

Spinach doesn't work for us in a spring or fall garden. I can only really get a good spinach crop in the high tunnel. I let a dinosaur kale plat remain in a bed after bolting in the high tunnel. After it went to seed, it went on to produce small bunches of leaves that were tender.

[@suburbanhomestead]

A high tunnel can be very useful if you have the space and solar exposure for it.

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

maybe you could sow the seed deeper or use lots of mulch? love learning with you man thanks for sharing

[@emilyl1853]

Make pesto with the radish leaves! It’s so good!!

[@aron8949]

Wow, relying on rain for sprouting seeds! Not where I live!! We go at least 6 months straight with not a single cloud in the sky and most years we go 10 or 11 months with not a single drop of rain.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Usually we are pretty wet here, I can't imagine gardening in more arid climates as your. Artificial irrigation is a must in such scenario.

[@oneseedoneworld]

I have had good success with planting beets at the end of August or beginning of September and then harvesting in October. This year I added a plastic hoop to one of my beds and have cilantro, broccoli and cabbage growing in there. Since the hoop holds in the heat they are still growing like crazy, even after some cold nights and frosts.

[@suburbanhomestead]

A hoop can certainly help extend the season. I may do something similar in the future.

[@cocomochalatte5937]

Your radishes are beautiful! I'm doing a fall garden in East Texas and so far my lettuce is doing great but my spinach is struggling. Our weather seems a bit off as well. We've been having much cooler weather than usual around this time. All of my different varieties of greens and broccoli are doing well also. I direct sowed my seeds in mid September.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Being in Texas at least in theory you should have more time. But then again the weather has been quite unpredictable

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

Another great video. Keep them coming my friend.

[@wildedibles819]

Summer has a dry spell but after that it can get wet I find when you have a few days of rains or storms in summer is the best Time to plant the fall garden

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, getting the timing right is essential

[@wildedibles819]

@@suburbanhomestead yes different areas are all different even in your own yard

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gardening gentleman style , lovely

[@suburbanhomestead]

Just having some fun.

[@Lochness19]

Our falls are actually a bit wetter than our springs so I'll definitely be trying a fall garden this year.

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Lovely video!! Thank you siloe

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Awesome video!

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[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

the thick beard lookin great man might have to grow mine out, never grown in more than an inch long lol

[@marykappesser5145]

I had so.e seed sprout from plants that I let go to seed. They sprouted in September. They are way better crop than my spring crop. Weather is fickle.

[@suburbanhomestead]

letting things go to seed sometimes does result in a much better fall crop, because it grows when it wants to.

[@anapaulacrawford5837]

Right!? It's hard over there. Can you imagine here in south east Texas? Leatece is so hard to grow here, I have tried everything and nothing! I ain't a fan of radishes so I don't grow them, my climate right now is peas and kale. Awesome video! Leaning a lot. God bless!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I can't even imagine how tough it must be there to keep things watered. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts.

[@lindadavidson2237]

I'm planting a fall garden this year also - fingers crossed. If it doesn't work out I'm only out a few seeds, but if it does work Woohoo!

[@suburbanhomestead]

That is the spirit. Slowly I’m getting better at understanding the dynamics of planting for fall

[@Victoria_Fama]

Those greenhouse looking things are really cool , did you build them

[@suburbanhomestead]

Thank you. Yes I did

[@riverunner9978]

Grasshoppers can consume greenery. Beautiful decorative boxes . Can they be converted to a greenhouse for spring starts? I’m thinking about making my 4x16 ft. Box to a greenhouse year round. I have a problem with cabbage moth. Keep up the great projects!

[@suburbanhomestead]

I suppose they could be converted with polycarbonate sheets, but mine are in partial sun, so it is not worth it. It would be better to do just a green house in the full sun portion and leave these beds for growing greens during summer.

[@riverunner9978]

@@suburbanhomestead ...yes makes good sense,🌱

[@karlab9557]

I have not had success with radishes. Maybe I should try fall. I have had good success with fall arugula, which I really enjoy.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Yes, do try. you may be surprised

[@evaduong1576]

Hi @suburban homestead, I live in a similar climate to yours. I have a good/bad garden problem I hope you can help me with! I am preparing my raised beds/containers for Spring, but a few of my Fall crops have overwintered and it's getting close-ish to plant my new seeds! I don't wanna tear them out because I'm hoping to save their seeds. These plants have survived temps in the 20s at night and they aren't dying and drying out like I want them to LOL! Do you have any advice to make them die faster, so I can save seeds & have a nice clean bed for Spring? Or am I being unreasonable? Thank you!!

[@suburbanhomestead]

If they are biennial like cabbage, kale, beets, carrots, etc, you will need to wait for them to flower in spring and set seed in early summer, if you want to save seed. That will conflict with your spring planting ideas. They just have their built in time. So you might just have to yank them out if you want the space.

[@MsCaterific]

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[@therevelation19]

I hope that You are aware of the circumstance, that bitter vegetables, like salad, are very good for Your health? Except pumpkins and cucumbers, they can be deadly if they are bitter!

[@sislertx]

Not this year...total bug fest...and.rabbit food...and water.water.water all the time...this year.was a big bust for me...id.do e.better.testing and pmanning and.cleaning tools.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Sorry to hear that