The Irish Sun
The veggies you should be sowing right NOW so they can harvest later this year
THERE’S a shift in the air, a certain crispness that marks the end of summer. For home gardeners, this isn’t a time to pack away the trowel and glov…
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Extend Your Harvest: Essential Vegetables to Sow in August for Year-Round Yields
Extend Your Harvest: Essential Vegetables to Sow in August for Year-Round Yields A recent video by gardener "allotmentality" highlights key vegetables that can be successfully sown in August, offering a guide for extending harvests into autumn and winter, and even preparing for early spring crops. The video, shared by the popular gardening enthusiast, provides practical advice for both seasoned and novice growers. For those aiming for an autumn and winter harvest, the first week of August is presented as the last opportunity to sow early, short-root varieties of carrots. Other recommended vegetables for immediate sowing include Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, Swiss chard, turnips, winter lettuce, pak choi, mustard greens, rocket, radishes (including winter types), endive, chicory, land cress, winter purslane, parsley, and coriander. The gardener emphasizes that cooler weather ahead reduces the likelihood of these crops "bolting," or going to seed prematurely. Looking ahead to next spring, the video suggests sowing spring cabbage, which can overwinter and be ready for an early harvest. Additionally, a winter-hardy onion variety named 'Augusta' is recommended, with its name serving as a convenient reminder for its optimal sowing month. The gardener demonstrates methods for both direct sowing and starting seeds in containers, a technique noted for protecting young plants from pests like slugs and snails. This informative guide aims to empower gardeners to maximize their plot's potential throughout the year.
The Sun
The veggies you should be sowing right NOW so they can harvest later this year
THERE’S a shift in the air, a certain crispness that marks the end of summer. For home gardeners, this isn’t a time to pack away the trowel and glov…
The Scottish Sun
The veggies you should be sowing right NOW so they can harvest later this year
THERE’S a shift in the air, a certain crispness that marks the end of summer. For home gardeners, this isn’t a time to pack away the trowel and glov…
