What to Plant in Autumn? Autumn Vegetables

What to Plant in Autumn

Many people think gardening only happens in spring, but that is not true: every season has its own surprises and its own plants, flowers and vegetables that are ideal for growing. Browse the other categories on our website to find out what you can plant and when, by season and by month.

Autumn is a great time for easy vegetable growing in your garden or on your balcony. The big advantage of autumn is that growing is carefree and fairly quick, as lower temperatures than in spring reduce the risk of diseases and insects that damage your crops. Your vegetables will grow quickly and you will soon have your first harvest. Autumn crops also need far less water than vegetables sown in spring. At flowerstore.gr you can buy seeds of all your favourite autumn vegetables and start growing right away! Your autumn garden will also improve your diet, giving you fresh, nutrient-rich green vegetables for your salads and recipes.

Autumn Planting – Tulips – Alliums, Hyacinths and Daffodils!

If you think autumn is only for vegetables, take a look at our category of autumn-planted bulbs and rhizomes. Tulips start growing after planting but flower in spring. Even so, tulip bulbs need to be planted from autumn until the end of November to develop properly and bloom in spring. Tulip bulbs and other autumn bulbs such as beautiful alliums, hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus can all be found in that category of our shop.

In our shop you will find many kinds of the most famous Dutch flower. Tulips come in many colours and forms, with smooth or fringed petals. Single-coloured, two-coloured and three-coloured tulips, and even tulips that look like ice cream!

Which Vegetables to Plant in Autumn

In autumn we can plant the following vegetables:

Broccoli

Descended from wild cabbage, broccoli is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and carotenoids. Rich in vitamin C, it is a great choice for autumn planting as it tolerates low temperatures very well. If you are going to plant just one vegetable, choose broccoli!

Lettuce

Lettuce originates from Asia and grows fast. It contains vitamin A and potassium, and its nutrients vary depending on the variety.

Spinach

Spinach is rich in nutrients such as vitamins C, E and K and much more. A good choice for autumn growing.

Radicchio

The ancient physician Galen called it "the friend of the liver". Chicories belong to the genus Cichorium and come in a great many varieties.

Endive

Endives are recommended for autumn growing because they need cool weather and low temperatures. They can be grown alongside cabbages, broccoli and cauliflowers.

Radish

Radishes are ideal for growing in the autumn months and contain selenium and vitamin C.

Cabbage

Cabbages are also well suited to planting and growing in the autumn months and are one of the classic autumn vegetables, packed with vitamins and nutrients. After broccoli, it is our second favourite for autumn growing if you have the space.

Cauliflower 

Cauliflower is full of fibre and also contains B vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to your meals.

Carrots

Carrots are an ideal vegetable for a healthy diet: very low in calories and rich in vitamins A and C and calcium.

Beetroot

Beetroot contains betalains, natural pigments with antioxidant properties, and is a colourful, nutritious addition to salads and cooking.

Rocket

Tasty and peppery, rocket has become one of the vegetables we use every day. It is sown from spring to the end of November, and while very low in calories it contains plenty of vitamins A, K and C as well as polyphenols and carotenoids.

Onion

Onions are not especially rich in vitamins, but they taste wonderful and are used every day in Greek cooking. They also contain antioxidant compounds.

Chard

Chard is very popular in the Mediterranean and very easy to grow. It contains antioxidant flavonoids and fibre. Add some colour to your garden by growing rainbow chard like the one in the photo below. Click on the photo to read more and buy seeds!

Celery

Celery, which of course goes into our Greek bean soup (fasolada), is a unique vegetable we can plant in autumn. It is easy to digest and contains many vitamins and minerals.

Garlic

Garlic has been valued in traditional cooking for centuries and is a good choice for autumn growing. Fresh or dried, it contains alliin and alliinase, the compounds behind its characteristic flavour and aroma.

Potatoes

Did you know that potatoes are best eaten with their skins on? Potatoes are another option for autumn growing and have countless uses in the kitchen. As long as you don't fry them, you get the benefits of a starchy food combined with those of other vegetables.

Peas

Peas are a rich source of fibre. They are high in protein and contain a wide range of vitamins such as K, A and C. They are best eaten fresh as soon as they are picked, as after 24 hours they lose much of their nutritional value.

Leeks

Add bulk and variety to your meals with flavonoid-rich leeks. A leek contains only about 50 calories plus vitamins A, E, C and K.

What to Plant in Autumn – Growing Guide for Autumn Vegetables

As for growing instructions, each plant or vegetable has its own small quirks at planting time, so check the product pages for more information. Every packet of seeds comes with germination and growing instructions for that plant.

Below you can watch some video information on how to plant and grow broccoli in autumn:

05.10.2020  Author:Apostolis Paradisis