What Foods Can You Garden In What Season?

Don't worry, we'll help you out.

Gardening is a mystery in certain aspects, but think of it this way? What if you planted to survive?

Some people still plant actual food in their gardens and eat directly from their patches, which means you know exactly what went into growing said foods. Did you use pesticides? Where was it grown? All of these things you can cultivate yourself!

Here's some great food that you can grow, and what seasons they thrive in - that way you're not killing the fruits of your labor... Pun intended.

According to Thompson-Morgan, you can plant Onion seeds in the fall and they will be there to harvest by Summer. That means it goes through a full winter, so the only thing you have to be careful is that you made sure to mark the spot you planted them, because once you start planting anything for Spring, you don't want to dig them up.

Sweet or hot peppers need to start off indoor 6 to 8 weeks before planting time, and then you can transplant them into the garden during the spring 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart in rows of 2 1/2 feet apart, and Sunset advises to harvest 60 to 90 days after transplanting.

Vine Cucumbers are great to plant in the August season, according to Urban Farmer, with early August as the perfect sowing date.

Much like onions, Garlic also has a long lasting growing period, so planting in Fall and waiting for them to pop by Summer is your best bet, according to Thompson-Morgan.

Another cool weather plant that's perfect for fall growth around August. The crispness of the cold will help keep these leaves fresh, according to Urban Farmer.

The Prarie Homestead shares that you should plant Cauliflower indoors 12 weeks before your first frost, and then you transplant what's grown 6 to 8 weeks before that first frost. They will need to get 6 hours of sun a day, and they are sensitive to cold and heat temperatures. They can be frost tolerant, but they need to be fully matured before a deep freeze.

According to Sunset, Corn does best in hot areas. You will have to plant corn in parallel rows, and space them about 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 2 1/2 to 3 feet apart to get the best crop possible.

Good luck! Happy Planting!

Amy Cooper is one with the force and the force is with her.