Fall gardening in Huntsville—what to plant right now + where to buy it

This past week, I let out a gasp of excitement when I checked my plants—a tiny pepper had emerged! As a first time gardener, I couldn’t believe I was actually growing my own food.

Whether this is your first rodeo or you just want to know what to plant this autumn, check out our top fall gardening tips.

What zone is Huntsville in?

Plant hardiness zones help you understand what you can grow based on your climate. According to Plant Maps, Huntsville is in zone seven, meaning that its average minimum temperature is between 0-10 degrees Farenheiht during the winter.

If you live in the Huntsville area, you can safely plant anything that’s zoned for 7 or lower but may need to take extra precautions (like brining pots inside during the winter) if you choose a plant with a higher zone.

What can you plant in September + October?

Since, this is my first season gardening and I live in an apartment, I went small and bought planted four vegetables: broccoli, peppers, iceberg and butter lettuce.

Check out what you can plant in September and October:

• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels Spouts
• Carrots
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Chives
• Collards + turnips
• Cucumbers
• Garlic
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Mustard Greens
• Okra
• Onions
• Parsley
• Radish
• Spinach

Where to buy seeds + plants

Along with Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace and Tractor Supply, the Huntsville area also has several great local spots where you can buy fall seeds and plants:

• Bennett Nurseries
• Earth Touch Gardens
• Huntsville Wholesale Nursery
• Reseda Nursery + Stone Yard
• C.T. Garvin Feed + Seed

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