25 Vegetables to Plant in Fall for a Spring Harvest

The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. 

In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. Vegetables like carrots, turnips, collard greens, and asparagus either grow or remain dormant through the winter, for a bountiful harvest in the spring. The vegetables that you plant in the fall becomes next spring’s side dishes, snacks, and pickles.

Here are the best vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest.

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