Because fresh produce doesn’t have to end once summer does.

Below, experts share eight fall vegetables you should plant now as the weather transitions from summer to autumn.

Carrots

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Carrots are a prime pick for the fall growing season.

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Carrots flourish in cool weather and enjoy fewer pests in the fall months.

It thrives in the cool fall weather and is perfectfor saladsor cooking.

Spinach grows best in well-draining soil and full to partial sun.

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Plant the hardy greens at least six weeks before the first frost for a full fall harvest.

Its incredibly cold-hardy and actually tastes sweeter after exposure to frost.

Plant your peas in early fall and harvest them before the first frost to enjoy savory,nutritious dishes.

Rows of spinach in the home garden

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This is incredibly beneficial if youre thinking ahead to your winter or spring garden.

Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts are also ideal for fall, Sons says.

The cooler temperatures and shorter autumn days provide the perfect conditions for Brussels sprouts to develop theirbest flavorand size.

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Its anutrient-packed vegetablethats perfect for fall gardens.

Broccoli is part of the Brassicaceae family, a hardy group that includes Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

These nutritious greens grow well in mild to cool fall temperatures with full sunlight.

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Plant broccoli 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost for optimal growing conditions.

Cauliflower

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Cauliflower is perfect for a fall garden, Ingham says.

Cauliflower loves cooler weather and can even handle a light frost, which often improves the flavor.

Close up Cultivated Brussels Sprouts on an Organic Farm

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Cauliflower thrives with nutrient-rich soil, which you’re able to create byadding compostto your garden.

Keep the soil moist with regular watering for cauliflower to flourish.

These fast-growing root vegetables can be ready for harvest in as little as 30 days.

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A ready to pick homegrown cauliflower in a vegetable patch

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