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- Add Nutrients: Cover with compost and layer with mulch, particularly for insulation in colder regions.
Garlic typically does best when planted under these careful conditions and will yield a strong harvest in the spring.
Cool-Weather Crops
In warmer areas, October signals a return for cool-weather crops, such as:
Japanese Salad Turnips: Quick-growing and typically ready within 30 to 40 days, best sown directly into well-drained soil.
Sweet Peas: Perfect for fall planting, these climbing beauties will provide delightful blooms in the winter and spring. Soak and slightly scarify the seeds to expedite germination.