![]() ![]() Why 40? Because few vegetables are ready for picking in fewer days than this, but it’s still a short enough period (a little over a month) that it’s easy to plan for and execute this time of year. Here are my top picks for fast-growing fall vegetables that mature in 40 days or less. Related: 6 Foolproof Tips to Germinate Hard-to-Start Seeds-Fast! ![]() ![]() So if you’ve ever wondered, “What can I plant right now this late in the season?” this guide can help you choose reliable, unfussy, and easy-to-grow crops for the waning summer days. Those heat-loving plants will start to wind down and produce less and less with each diminishing day of light, so it’s a good time to pull them out and put in crops that thrive in cooler weather.īesides, all of these crops actually do better when they’re allowed to mature in fall and winter, as they’re naturally programmed to turn sweeter after a few frosts. (Looking at you, tomatoes-here’s how to ripen the last of your tomatoes fast.) Knowing what grows fast-and planting them now-is also a better option than watching your summer vegetables struggle to ripen the last few fruits. Luckily, there are still many crops that can be planted and harvested ahead of the first freeze in your garden. And if you haven’t planned for fall planting yet, your options are much more limited now than they are earlier in the season. If your garden is flush with ripe juicy tomatoes right now, it’s hard to believe the clock is ticking quickly toward the first frost of fall. ![]()
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