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Post by desertwoman on Jul 5, 2019 12:50:12 GMT -5
Came upon this today. I don't usually plant a late crop but am considering lettuces this year.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 5, 2019 13:14:18 GMT -5
and this: Vegetables for midsummer planting
Crop Days to maturity Cold hardiness
Basil 30-60 Killed by frost
Beets 50-60 Survives high 20s
Bush Beans 45-65 Killed by frost
Broccoli 50-70 Survives light frost
Brussels sprouts 90-100 The hardiest - down to 20°
Cabbage 50-90 The hardiest - down to 20°
Cauliflower 60-80 Survives light frost
Cilantro 60-70 Survives light frost
Collard greens 40-65 The hardiest - down to 20°
Garlic Harvest the Winters over in ground following July
Green onion 60-70 Survives high 20s
Kale 40-65 The hardiest - down to 20°
Kohlrabi 50-60 Survives light frost
Leaf lettuce 40-60 Survives light frost
Mustard greens 30-40 Survives light frost
Peas 70-80 Survives high 20s ^(longer than if planted in spring)
Radishes 30-60 Dig until soil freezes
Spinach 35-45 Survives light frost; may overwinter
Swiss chard 40-60 Survives light frost
Turnips 50-60 Survives light frost
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Post by octave1 on Jul 5, 2019 13:15:41 GMT -5
Some of the early varieties of zucchini (see link) can also be successfully planted in mid-July: www.grow-it-organically.com/zucchini-varieties.htmlI have done it in the past, mostly because the first planted had been wiped out by the SVB, and it turned out to be a very rewarding experiment.
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Post by pondgardener on Jul 5, 2019 13:39:16 GMT -5
I just got in a second corn planting and I better get going on another patch of bush beans! Although some low growing crops could be protected from an early frost by covering with some kind of protection.
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Post by datgirl on Jul 5, 2019 14:03:39 GMT -5
Earlier in the afternoon I was googling fall crops and when to plant in northern Illinois. You must have been reading my mind DW.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 5, 2019 19:15:23 GMT -5
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jul 6, 2019 7:35:05 GMT -5
When I plant rutabaga I have always done it in July for a fall harvest.
I have been using my trellises for a fencing to keep my pup in the yard until a chainlink fence is installed. I may have them back to plant peas by August 1st. I hope! I hope!
So will you be starting seeds inside and transplanting or direct sow?
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 6, 2019 9:03:22 GMT -5
lilolpeapicker, I will start lettuce inside. The seed doesn't germinate in soil and air temps that are too warm. Soil should be under 80º and air under 85º
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jul 6, 2019 9:26:13 GMT -5
I will start lettuce inside Yeah that's what I was thinking.
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Post by James on Jul 7, 2019 12:06:35 GMT -5
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Post by reuben on Jul 7, 2019 13:09:37 GMT -5
lilolpeapicker, I will start lettuce inside. The seed doesn't germinate in soil and air temps that are too warm. Soil should be under 80º and air under 85º Which is one of the reasons why this time of year I keep lettuce seedlings indoors as long as possible. The other is so that it doesn't bolt from Day One.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jul 7, 2019 13:52:30 GMT -5
I feel very lucky my lettuce hasn't started to bolt yet but the real heat started last week. I will be starting more inside soon.
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Post by deckman22 on Sept 20, 2019 21:56:04 GMT -5
I've been anxious to get an early start on some lettuce and started trying some out in mid August which is normally our hottest month. The first planting was a bust with only two plants that grew. I figured that to be too sunny a spot so did green beans there instead and they are doing well. Planted a bunch more in a shadier spot with more of the natural clay type soil than the stuff I had hauled in from one county south of here. That was in late August to early September. I had to water it 3 - 4 times a day to keep the soil cool enough but most all the seeds have sprouted & it looks like I'll have a good crop of fall lettuce before others around here.
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Post by gianna on Sept 21, 2019 0:27:36 GMT -5
I just planted some lettuce seed yesterday, and those cells are in the coolest room of the house to germinate. This evening, I just went through my seed 'collection' looking for likely greens to germinate for salad mix and set aside for sowing tomorrow in small containers. Mizuna, Tatsoi, black kale, collards, bull's blood beet, chard, and a couple others. Some of this seed is old, and though kept in the fridge, it will be interesting what germinates. After germination, these are destined to be grown in containers, outside, on a salad table to thwart critters, and picked when young and tender. Today I also set up two small containers for microgreens of peas and sunflowers. These will only take 10 days to harvest, and grown totally indoors. Maybe less in this warmer weather. This fall/winter I'd like to grow a broad selection of salad greens. Let's see if I can keep it up over the months. It's always fun to have lovely salad greens for the holidays.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Sept 22, 2019 0:05:47 GMT -5
I got started a little late with the greens seeds this year. I was busy with the raised bed, and wasn't sure if I'd get it ready, by the by the time they were ready. No big deal, since I will eventually cover them, and I will have a longer season. And some of the Asian greens are very cold hardy.
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