Why Planting a Mid-Summer Garden WORKS | Fall Garden Planting

It may seem counter-intuitive to plant cool-weather-loving crops during the hottest time of year. And you may be wondering how many of those seeds even germinate when the temperatures are soaring.

The most important thing with fall gardening is getting your timing down. Since many cold-weather crops tend to bolt during hot temperatures (most often above 85°F), there are a few things to keep in mind when starting seeds in the summer for your fall garden.

For more information and a list of crops to plant in mid-summer, visit the blog: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/planning-a-fall-garden-when-to-plant-for-fall-harvest/

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Links Mentioned:
- Board Hack for Germinating Seeds: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/best-way-to-germinate-seeds-how-to-germinate-seeds-faster/
- How to Save Carrot Seeds: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-save-carrot-seeds-understanding-pollination/
- How to Save Garden Seeds: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/podcast-36-seed-saving-save-garden-seed/
- How to Store Heirloom Garden Seeds: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-save-and-store-your-heirloom-garden-seed/

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