![]() ![]() In fact, many of these vegetables grow more abundantly in cooler weather and do not bolt to seed as easily as they do during hot summer days. Leafy greens such as spinach, lettuce, arugula, and Swiss chard also grow very well in cooler months, as do leafy herbs such as parsley and cilantro. In addition to growing well in cooler weather, brassicas are less susceptible to cabbage moths when the weather is cooler. Vegetables that do well in our cool months include members of the Brassica genus (cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, turnips, bok choy, and kale). Brassica, plants in the cabbage and mustard family There is a large variety of these vegetables to choose from. What Are Cool Season VegetablesĬool-season crops are those that grow best and produce the best quality when the average temperatures are 55*F to 75F and are usually tolerant of slight frosts. Cool-season plants also like a warm start, so it's not too early to begin adding some of them to the vegetable garden now. This lead time will give your cool-season seeds time to germinate and the seedlings time to get established before cold winter temperatures arrive. You may be asking “Isn’t it too early to talk about this now? My tomatoes have just started to get ripe!” The answer is that as our summer vegetables begin to slow production in late July and August, it’s the perfect time to sow new seeds and plant seedlings for the cooler months. Why Start Cool Season Crops in Late Summer You’ll be rewarded with later harvests in time for winter and spring eating! July and August are the months to choose what to grow during our cooler months and to begin planting. In fact, some vegetables and herbs do best when our summer temperatures begin to decline, the daylight hours shorten, and the sun is less intense. One of the benefits of our mild Mediterranean Bay Area climate is that we can successfully grow vegetables all year round. Recycled Water, Salts and Plant Health – What You Should Know Thirsty Plants and Watering in Times of Drought Planning your Spring Garden Now Will Pay Dividends Later ![]() ![]() Selecting, Planting, Caring for Street Trees Who's Who in Your Garden: Wool Carder Bees Potential Hazards of Wildfire Ash in the Gardenīeneficial Garden Creatures Aglow at Lake Merritt Festival of Lights “Citizen Scientists” Can Help Monarchs Survive at the Lake Merritt Trials Garden Growing Vegetables in a Small Space - 6 Tips You Can Use Today Peach Leaf Curl: No Cause for Concern If You Know How to Treat It You Can Grow Tomatoes in a Shady or Foggy Garden Protecting Seedlings and Seeds from Wildlife Reduce Pests and Diseases By Changing Your Cultural Practicesįive Asian Vegetables to Try in Your Garden Who Are Master Gardeners and What Do They Do? Want to become a trained Master Gardener Volunteer? ![]()
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