14 Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers

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Check out the Best Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers to enjoy a plateful of tasty harvest by late fall or winter!

If you are wondering which Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers, here’s a tasty listicle you cannot afford to miss!

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Vegetables to Plant in Late Summer in Containers

1. Carrots

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Carrots can be planted in almost every climate (USDA Zones 3-11). Use a 10-12 inches deep pot ideal for growing most carrot varieties.

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2. Arugula

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You can plant arugula in late summer and early fall. It grows fast and can be harvested in just 4-6 weeks. As the plant has shallow roots, don’t use a too deep pot.

3. Beets

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Beets are a cool-weather crop, and you can start planting them in the late summer and early fall when temperatures exceed 85 F (29 C).

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4. Spinach

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You can plant spinach in late summer and early fall. If you live in the tropics and subtropics, it’s quite easy to grow spinach year-round.

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5. Lettuce

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You can easily grow lettuce all year round. As it has shallow roots, you can use a 6-8 inches container to grow it easily.

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6. Bok Choy

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Bok Choy or Pak Choy can be planted in late summer and early fall. It will be ready for harvest in 4-5 weeks, while large varieties take 5-7 weeks.

7. Turnip

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Turnip can be planted in spring and fall except in the areas with hot summer. Use an 8-10 inches deep pot for ample harvest for the entire family!

Learn all about growing turnips in pots here

8. Kale

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This cold-hardy crop offers a distinct sweet and nutty flavor. In warm regions, it can be planted in late summers, while fall is the ideal time for mild winters.

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9. Cabbage

Starting cabbage in late summer will intensify its taste in the cool temperature before the vegetable is ready to harvest by winter or spring. Keep the soil moist for the best flavor.

10. Radish

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Radish is a cool-season vegetable and develops a juicy, tender flavor if grown in the low temperatures of late summers. Provide the plant with moist and fertile soil.

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11. Broccoli

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This high-nutrient veggie is great for late summers as the extreme heat may otherwise bake the foliage ceasing its growth. The veggie goes well in curries and salads.

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12. Peas

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Peas are not resistant to the heat and humidity of summers but thrive in lower temperatures. Start late summers so they can be harvested by late fall or winter.

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13. Fennel

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Fennels planted in late summer produce more bulbous and tender fruits than the ones started in early summer due to the shorter daytime exposure and low temperatures.

Learn about growing fennels in containers here

14. Cauliflower

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Cauliflowers grow best in the late summers at 60-70 F or 15-21 C and produce flavorful vegetables by late fall. Learn everything about growing cauliflower here.

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