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Summer Vegetables in September: Which Crops Should Stay and Which Should Go
Summary Summer vegetables in September fall into two clear groups for Zone 9 gardens. Heat-tolerant crops like okra, eggplant, sweet potatoes, southern peas, and hot peppers keep producing well into fall. Tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, bush beans, and melons typically decline under lingering heat, pest pressure, and disease. Recognizing which vegetables stay and which … [Read more...] about Summer Vegetables in September: Which Crops Should Stay and Which Should Go
The Second Growing Season: Why Fall Vegetable Gardening in Northeast Florida Beats Spring
Key takeaways: Many gardeners in Northeast Florida still treat spring as the default planting season, a habit inherited from cooler climates further north. A closer look at Zone 9A/9B conditions tells a different story: fall vegetable gardening in Northeast Florida often outperforms spring on almost every measure that matters, and UF/IFAS research supports the same … [Read more...] about The Second Growing Season: Why Fall Vegetable Gardening in Northeast Florida Beats Spring
How to Transition a Raised Bed From Summer Crops to Fall Vegetables
Summary Transitioning a raised bed from summer crops to fall vegetables involves three steps: clearing spent summer plants, refreshing the raised bed soil, and selecting cool-season crops suited to the region. In Northeast Florida's Zone 9A/9B gardens, this handoff typically begins in late summer. The end of summer marks a turning point for home gardeners. Tomatoes fade, … [Read more...] about How to Transition a Raised Bed From Summer Crops to Fall Vegetables
Summer Rain or Too Much Water? Watering a Florida Garden in Summer
Summary Watering a Florida garden in summer requires reading both the sky and the soil. Rain often supplies enough moisture during the wet season, but overwatering causes real damage. Yellow lower leaves, wilting despite wet soil, and lingering puddles all point to too much water. A quick soil check tells the truth. Florida summers deliver a steady rhythm of afternoon … [Read more...] about Summer Rain or Too Much Water? Watering a Florida Garden in Summer