when to start seeds for fall and winter
Ideally gardeners should start preparing for fall right around the summer solstice, if not before if you live in an area with a short growing season. In most areas planting should take place from July through August to allow for plenty of time for seeds and plants to grow and mature before the first autumn freeze. The average date of the first killing frost in your area is the most important thing to know when it comes to fall vegetable gardening.
Winters are mild and the growing season is prolonged; minimum temperatures range from 10 - 20Âº F with the first fall frosts around the middle of November. Prepare your ground in August/September for October planting of: