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Old 08-17-2012, 08:56 AM
 
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So, the cucumbers grew fast and we discovered we didn't eat cucumber all that much. The corn did not turn out well at all, no surprise. I'm planning on clearing out those parts of my garden (tomatoes and peppers are still good) and planting something else. I'm just curious what will work if I plant in August or later.

I assume it's too late for pumpkins. But is this the time to start growing lettuces and other leafy vegetables? I was thinking about doing spinach, broccoli, celery, and even some cilantro. The carrots I tried earlier in the year didn't turn out well, but is the timing okay to try those again? Any thoughts on what grows well and how to grow it well would be appreciated.
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Old 08-17-2012, 09:26 AM
 
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I am in the same situation. I think it is time to plan for the fall vegetables, with the weather we are having fall may just come early this year.
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Old 08-17-2012, 09:33 AM
 
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The leaves of our sugar maple have started to change.
Same goes for our Japanese maple.

This is a bit too early ... but nature may change its mind.
I think it is good to start fall planting now. The extra summer heat (if any) would be good for the seeds anyway.
I would space out my plantings - one or two weeks apart just in case.
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Old 08-17-2012, 10:06 AM
 
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I just pulled my tomatoes yesterday. They were pitiful, not sure what I did wrong this year -- I really had to mess something up not to get a plentiful tomato harvest around here! lol. I planted some spinach in their place.

To address your question, here is a publication from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System that has planting dates to give you some guidance: http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0063/ANR-0063.pdf
Just remember that in north Alabama make fall plantings 10 days earlier.

Here are the general vegetable/fruit/nuts planting guides: Alabama Cooperative Extension System - ACES.edu
\They are all free if you chose to view them as pdf.
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Old 08-17-2012, 11:56 AM
 
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Excellent resources, Felix1028. I'd just add to plan to continue planting every two weeks until the ground freezes That way you catch the early and late seasons... seeds are cheap!
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Old 08-17-2012, 12:09 PM
 
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Kale and turnip should do fine. You might get some small pumpkins around Halloween, just no big ones. Squash bugs and borers will be an issue.

It does look like the weather cycle is moved earlier about three weeks.
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Old 08-20-2012, 12:02 PM
 
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Thanks for the feedback, all. Looks like I'm a little late for some things and a little early for others. I'm probably just going to go ahead and plant it all as soon as I get the chance to clear out some space for it. I'll just see what happens and learn from it for next year.
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Old 08-21-2012, 08:54 AM
 
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Pole or bush green beans grow great right now. This is also the best time of year for peppers as they like the typically dry sunny days we will get for the next 2 1/2months. Collard greens are super growers in this climate as well.

I'm going to try some english peas again although they haven't thrived in past fall seasons.
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