A Harvesting Guide
for Every Season
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Winter
02
Spring
03
Summer
04
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Let the local USDA Hardiness Zone guide your winter gardening: This will prep you on which crops to grow, according to low temperatures, that won't require frost protection..
WHEN TO PLANT
Plant winter crops in late summer to early fall for a winter harvest.
WHEN TO HARVEST
Harvest times are crop-dependent. This includes type and time-to-yield of that crop.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Think about raising the beds in your garden. It will expand the growing area and also help your crops grow better.
WHEN TO PLANT
Plant cool-season vegetables before the last frost date and warm-season crops after that date. Sowing times are determined by the type of veggie you’re planting and the weather in your area.
WHEN TO HARVEST
The proper time to harvest your vegetables depends on the crops you sow, but most spring veggies mature between May and September.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Diversify your crops so that you won’t have as many problems with pests. Also, find vegetation that's considered disease resistant.
WHEN TO PLANT
Summer veggies should be planted in the spring after the last frost. Most warm climate crops cannot survive cold weather
and require temperatures between 65 to 90 degrees.
WHEN TO HARVEST
Summer crops produce late fall harvests; the amount of time needed for maturity depends on the type of vegetable that’s planted.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
How you plan out your fall crops depends on regional climate. Hot weather requires you to start fall crops indoors before moving them outdoors when the temperature drops.
WHEN TO PLANT
Timing is critical for a successful autumn garden. Know your region's first fall frost date and plan accordingly.
WHEN TO HARVEST
The number of days needed to fulfil a harvest depends on the crops you've planted. Some crops produce during the fall months; others, in late winter/early spring.
