10 Vegetables You Can Still Plant This Summer for a Fall Harvest

A late-summer garden planting of fast-growing vegetables like radishes, kale, and carrots sets the stage for a fresh and flavorful fall harvest full of crisp greens and sweet root crops. Shutterstock

Summer gardens still hold plenty of magic for gardeners who plant with fall in mind. Warm soil gives seeds a strong head start, while shortening days signal many vegetables to focus on root and leaf growth. With the right picks, a mid- or late-summer planting can turn into a productive autumn harvest full of flavor and freshness.

Even better, many of these crops mature quickly and handle cooler nights with ease. A little planning now brings a kitchen full of homegrown food when most gardens start winding down.