Garden To-Do List Tips For Northwest Gardening In Fall

What can I plant in the fall of the Pacific Northwest?

Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardens for Western Washington

BEANS. Plant Bush beans until late July to produce a good crop before frost. ...
BEETS. Beets can be planted until August 1 and produce a dependable crop. ...
BROCCOLI. Direct seed until mid-July and transplant until mid-August. ...
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. ...
CABBAGE. ...
CHINESE CABBAGE. ...
CARROTS. ...
CAULIFLOWER.

What should you put on your garden in the fall?

Although many of us end up adding it in the spring, you really want to add compost in late autumn in order to allow the soil to soak up those nutrients over the winter. Add a couple inches of compost or manure on top of your beds any time before the ground freezes.

What can I plant in October in Seattle?

Plant Right Away for Fall Harvests

Cauliflower.
Cabbage.
Collard Greens.
Broccoli.
Broccoli Raab.
Peas (look for dwarf & enation-resistant varieties)
Beets.
Baby Carrots.

What should I plant in my garden in October?

Plant Flowers and Vegetables

If you live in a frost-free region, October is a great time to plant cool-weather flowers and vegetables in your garden. Crops such as kale, cabbage, collards, lettuce, carrots, mustard, onions, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beets, and garlic can all be planted in early to late October.

When should I plant my garden in Seattle?

When to Plant Vegetables in Seattle Tacoma, WA

Crop	Sow seeds indoors	Transplant seedlings into the garden
Kale	Jan 14 - Jan 28	Feb 25 - Mar 10
Kohlrabi	Jan 14 - Jan 28	Feb 25 - Mar 10
Lettuce	Jan 14 - Jan 28	Feb 11 - Mar 10
Mustard	Jan 14 - Jan 28	Feb 25 - Mar 10

What zone is Washington?

Washington growing zones are wide-ranging and can be anywhere from 4a to 9a, although much of the state falls into the 6a (on the eastern half of the state) to 9a (on the western half) range.

How do you prepare soil for autumn?

Top 5 Autumn Preparation Tips

Prepare the soil. Turn over the soil well, breaking up hard clumps and removing any weeds and debris as you go.
Plant a green manure crop. ...
Improve the soil with compost. ...
Sow long-maturing vegetables early. ...
Sow large-seeded vegetables when the weather cools.

How do you prepare soil for fall garden?

Prepare Your Soil for Fall Planting in 3 Easy Steps

Dig In, Dig Deep, and Till Your Soil. Start by tilling the soil down 8 to12 inches. ...
Amend Your Soil and Fill'er Up. Adding nutrients to your soil will ensure your garden yields a large, healthy and nutritious crop. ...
Water Thoroughly.

Should I cover my garden with leaves?

Leaves are packed with trace minerals that trees draw up from deep in the soil. When added to your garden, leaves feed earthworms and beneficial microbes. They lighten heavy soils and help sandy soils retain moisture. They make an attractive mulch in the flower garden.

What planting zone is Seattle?

Seattle, Washington is in USDA Hardiness Zones 8b and 9a.

Can I plant kale in October?

Kale. Kale planted in October will be ready to start harvesting leaves in early spring. It will likely germinate some time this month and then will sit quietly over the winter in your hoop house. Once the 10 hour days return in February, it will start growing again for a very early harvest!

What can I plant now in Seattle?

Warm-weather veggies like beans, corn, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, cantaloupe, and watermelons are all sown directly into the ground.

What are the best vegetables to plant in October?

Vegetables that do best in this season include beet, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, endive, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leek, head and leaf lettuce, mesclun mixes, onion, pea, radish, spinach, snow peas, Swiss chard and turnip.

What vegetable seeds can I plant in October?

Vegetable seeds to sow in October

Peas. For an early crop of tasty peas, sow overwintering cultivars like 'Avola', in a sheltered spot. ...
Lettuce. At this time of year, you can be making successional sowings of hardy lettuces. ...
Broad beans. ...
Cauliflower.

Can I plant spinach in October?

Planting Time

Most spinach varieties prefer cool but frost-free weather, making them suitable as a spring or fall crop in most climates. In areas with mild winters, it's possible to grow spinach from fall through spring.

What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.

When should I plant tomatoes in Seattle?

Siting: Plant where they'll get at least six hours of sun and the most heat possible. The ideal is a raised bed basking in reflected heat off a south-facing wall. Timing: Tomatoes can usually go into the ground by mid-May, when soil temperatures reach 50 degrees.

What veggies grow well in Seattle?

plant Beans plant harvest.
transplant Tomatoes, Cucumbers harvest.
plant Summer Squash.
transplant Onions.
*Peas.
*Lettuce.
Potatoes.
*Asian Greens, Mustards, Spinach.

What's my zone for planting?

Zone 2 the tablelands of south east Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and the uplands of central Tasmania. Zone 3 includes much of the southern half of the continent, except for localities on or near the coast.

What zone is Yakima Washington?

A few years ago, the USDA updated the hardiness zones. Here in Yakima and the surrounding area, we are now placed in hardiness zone 6b, which has an average minimum temperature of 0 to minus-5 degrees Farenheit. The plants you choose to grow should be hardy to zone 6b or lower.

What planting zone is Vancouver Washington?

Zipcode 98662 - Vancouver Washington is in Hardiness Zones 8b.