The intense heat of summer has passed, and now is the time to take advantage of the lower temps to grow your cool season garden. Cool crops such as turnips, beets, carrots; Green crops such as lettuce, kale, spinach; Brassicas such as broccoli and cabbage can actually benefit from the cooler weather and even a touch of frost. Cool vegetable gardening will vary greatly across hardiness zones, so talking to neighbors, friends and local gardening centers will help you narrow down what does best in your area.
The cool season vegetable craze is real
They encompass some of the most nutritious vegetables
They bring to mind cozy vegetable soups and stews
Cool season vegetables are especially hardy
Pests aren't as plentiful with cool season gardens