Garden Chores for September – October in Georgia

The change of seasons doesn’t mean that gardening chores stop.  It just means they change a bit.

What Should We Do in the Garden?

According to the Georgia Vegetable Garden Calendar for this time of the year we need to:

Garden chores in september and octoberChoose the mild weather during this period to plant or transplant:  beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, lettuce, mustard, onions, radishes, spinach and turnips.  Plant your second planting of fall crops such as collards, turnips, cabbage, mustard, and kale.

Refurbish mulch to control weeds, and start adding leaves and other materials to the compost pile.  Store your manure under cover to prevent leaching of nutrients.

Water deeply and thoroughly to prevent drought stress. Pay special attention to new transplants.

Harvest mature green peppers and tomatoes before frost gets them.

Harvest herbs and dry them in a cool, dry place.

And, most importantly, enjoy the cooler weather and enjoy your garden.

Happy Gardening!

Becky Griffin
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