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Q&A: Fall-Sown Greens
Answer: You can sow them in late summer and early fall for a mid to late fall harvest, but the severity of your winter will determine if the plants survive until spring. In regions with mild winters, seeds of these crops sown in fall will sprout and grow slowly through the winter; then the plants will take off as the weather warms, resulting in early spring harvests. In many regions, however, the winters would be too severe for consistent results. One option is to use a cold frame, to extend your growing season well into fall, and get an early start next spring. Some seeds, especially that of perennials adapted to cold regions, do best when sown in fall, because this gives the seed the chilling period they require before they will break dormancy and sprout in the spring.
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09-08-2008 05:02
Mitzi Parsons wrote:
Fall Planting in Regions
I read the articles that seem to always state not to plant in the Fall.
However, do this hold true for those that live in places such as West border side of Florida? I believe it is Zone 7.
However, do this hold true for those that live in places such as West border side of Florida? I believe it is Zone 7.
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