HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Now is a great time to sow beets directly into spaces vacated by early summer crops.
Start broccoli seeds in modules now, transplanting seedlings during fall while soil temperatures remain warm.
Like broccoli, start cauliflower seeds in modules now and transplant the seedlings in the fall while the soil is still warm.
Brussels sprouts are one of the few mid-winter vegetable crops. Aim to get seedlings planted out by mid-fall for a seasonal holiday harvest.
Cabbages are a great all-year-round crop. Start fast-growing varieties now for fall harvests and slower-growing cabbages that will be ready to pick in winter and early spring.
Kale thrives in colder weather, producing a steady yield of nutritious green leaves throughout the winter.