Fall 2020 Square Foot Gardening Layout & 5 BEST PLANTS to GROW in October!

Fall is an excellent time to grow using a square foot garden as you won't have to worry about summer bolting or burning.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Fall 2020 Square Foot Gardening Layout & 5 BEST PLANTS to GROW in October!" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Fall 2020 Square Foot Gardening Layout & 5 BEST PLANTS to GROW in October!

🌱 There are several great plants that thrive in cooler temperatures, making them perfect for square foot gardens in zones 8, 9, and 10.

📐 Setting up a square foot garden involves creating a grid using screws and string to divide the garden bed into equal square feet.

🍅 The square foot gardening method aims to maximize food production in a small space and reduce waste.

🌿 Leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are ideal for fall planting in square foot gardens, as they enjoy cooler temperatures.

🍠 Winter squash can be grown in square foot gardens during the autumn and is a great substitute for spaghetti.

🧄 Garlic is a suitable fall and mild winter crop that can be planted alongside leafy greens.

🥕 Carrots are easier to grow in the fall or spring as they require constant moisture and regular watering.

💐 Poppies are a beautiful flower option for fall planting in square foot gardens and come in a variety of colors.

Timestamped Summary

01:45 Showing you this step of creating the grid is critical, and not removing the greatest one of Mel's 10 Commandments of Square Foot Gardening.

02:01 Now you can see the finished product. We've got our four by four planter is now 16 squares.

03:00 Utilizing your square foot garden the fall is great as there are many vegetables that actually prefer the temperatures that are a little bit cooler especially lettuce and other leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard.

03:20 Because leafy greens grow to different sizes, you'll want to plan according to this chart. For example, you would plant nine spinach but only two kale plants per square.

03:46 Next up, garlic, which is a great crop plan throughout fall and mild winter regions to harvest next summer.

04:07 Carrots are one of my favorite veggies to grow in the fall or spring, as it is much easier to keep them regularly watered and the soil moist, compared to summer.

04:24 You can grow 16 carrots per square.

04:50 Finally, a flower to plant during fall, poppies. Poppies are beautiful, don't need a lot of pampering, and bloom best when they are started during cooler months of the year.

05:18 I hope you will take advantage of some of these tips to help continue growing throughout the fall.

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Q&A

What are some vegetables that can be planted in a square foot garden during cooler temperatures?

Some vegetables that can be planted in a square foot garden during cooler temperatures include lettuce, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, winter squash, garlic, and carrots.

How do you set up a square foot garden?

To set up a square foot garden, you need to start with a raised bed. Then, you need to create a grid on top of the bed using screws and strings to divide the bed into one-foot squares.

What is the purpose of the grid in a square foot garden?

The grid in a square foot garden serves as a visual reference to help plan what fruit or vegetable will be planted in each square foot. It helps maximize garden efficiency and reduce wasted space.

What is the recommended design for a square foot garden?

It is recommended that a square foot garden design does not require reaching more than two feet into the garden bed. This helps prevent back strain and ensures that space is not wasted in the center of the bed.

What are some recommended plants for fall planting in zones 8, 9, and 10?

Some recommended plants for fall planting in zones 8, 9, and 10 include lettuce, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, winter squash, garlic, and carrots.

How many plants can be grown per square foot in a square foot garden?

The number of plants that can be grown per square foot in a square foot garden varies depending on the plant. For example, you can plant nine spinach plants per square foot, but only two kale plants per square foot.

What is a flower that can be planted in a square foot garden during fall?

Poppies are a flower that can be planted in a square foot garden during fall. They don't require much maintenance and come in various colors such as orange, red, yellow, and white.