Getting the Most Out of a Short Growing Season
Kirsten Thomson, Farm Support & Sales Coordinator, West Coast Seeds
A short growing season doesn’t have to mean a small harvest. With the right strategies, you can extend your growing window, boost yields, and protect your plants from undesirable weather. Here’s how to make the most of your time in the garden:
Choose Fast-Maturing and Cold-Hardy Crops Choosing the right plants starts at seed selection. Opt for seeds with shorter days to maturity – ideally 70 days or less. Direct-seeded crops like carrots, beans, beets, radishes, peas, and lettuce are great and reliable options. Cold-tolerant crops, such as kale, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and chicories, can be planted in warm weather and will continue to grow and form nice, beautiful heads or leaves as temperatures drop.
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