What to Plant Now: Mid-Late August

How is it August already? Are we the only ones who feel like summer flew by?

One of the most common gardening myths is that vegetable gardening stops whens summer does.

It’s just not true! Fall is the one of the best times to garden and offers some of the most delicious produce.

Here’s some of our favorite things to plant for cool season in Central Ohio:

1. Leafy Greens & Salad Greens

Leafy greens like kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, and collard greens will flourish in the coming cool season. Salad greens like arugula and lettuces are great additions to your fall garden, too!

2. Root Veggies

Is there anything more magical than pulling a carrot straight out of the ground? Root vegetables like carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips thrive in cool weather and sweeten when frost hits.

3. Cool-Season Herbs

Yep, you can grow herbs in the cool season, too! Mint, chives, thyme, rosemary, sage, and cilantro are easy herbs to grow in the fall, and make delicious homemade teas, herb rubs, and additions to soups.

4. Brassicas

Plants in the Brassica Family (aka the “mustard” family) like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and bok choy will do great in the approaching cool weather.

Ready to make your fall planting plan? Check out the Columbus Foodscapes Planting Calendar. Our planting calendar features over 50 of the most common fruits, vegetables, and herbs, recommendations on plant needs, and more.