When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting
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Oct 3, 2025, 06:19 PM
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This comprehensive small scale farming guide provides essential information and practical insights. The beautiful weather of fall makes it perfect for extending the harvest and growing more food. This fall guide covers planting times for 17 popular crops. The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.
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- Start broccoli seeds indoors 18 weeks before your fall frost date to ensure strong seedlings for transplanting.
- Direct sow radish seeds outdoors 5 weeks before the first expected frost for a quick harvest.
- Plant garlic during the week of your first fall frost for optimal growth and flavor.
- If in a hot climate, wait until temperatures dip below 90 degrees before starting fall crops to avoid stress on plants.
- Use a garden planning tool to calculate specific planting dates based on your local frost date for better organization.
- Best for
- Beginners planning a fall garden; start preparations in late summer before frost.
- Pairs with
- Garden Planner for your zone and frost dates.
Source Information
Domain: tenthacrefarm.com
Original URL: https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/guide-to-fall-planting/
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