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What can I grow now?

13 years ago

Hello all! I live in Maryland and I just finished harvesting my last tomatoes. This was my first summer growing veggies. I was wondering if I can grow anything now that summer is over? If so, what types of veggies are good for this season? Does anyone now when the first frost date will be this year in MD? Thanks in advance

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ltilton
13 years ago
Lettuce, spinach, radishes. Fast-growing peas. Short-maturity brassicas.
scarletdaisies
13 years ago
You can grow onions, carrots and beets too. A winter crop of potatoes can be planted, but harvested in April before you start replanting for your next garden.

Here is a link that might be useful: Beets, Onions, and Carrots
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flora_uk
13 years ago
scarlet - can you explain the winter potatoes statement? Have you done this? I am not familiar with the winter climate in Maryland but I believe it snows and freezes sometimes. I would be very doubtful that it would support potato growth. Unless the OP has a polytunnel or greenhouse.

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