A Fall Adage
By Secretary Derek Haynes As seasons change, it can be quite the task to consider the next plants to start within your garden. Granted, the showy plants of the summer months are seemingly aplenty! We instantly think of sunflowers, tomatoes, peppers, and coneflowers. But, here is a simple adage to guide your selection as you plant this fall that was given to us by our local Extension Agent Cheralyn Berry: Grow leaves, roots, shoots, but no fruits! Below is an abridged chart from NC State Extension ( see the full version and more information here ) from the article "Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden" by Ervin Evans: Vegetables Suggested Planting Inches Between Plants Planting Depth (inches) Days to Maturity Asparagus (crowns) Nov. 15 to Mar. 15 15 6.0 2 years Beets July 15 to Aug. 15 2 0.5 to 1.0 55 to 60 Broccoli July 15 to Aug. 15 18 0.5 to 1.0