The Economics of Fall Planting: Crops to Seed in August
Autumn kale crops - Tonza Borden Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, RuralMoney.com earns a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our rural community guides. Thank you! While spring gets all the mainstream gardening glory, seasoned market growers know that late summer is where the real profit hides. Investing in a second growing season by planting specific crops in August allows you to capture premium pricing at local markets when summer crops fade. If you want to maximize your acreage or backyard plot before winter hits, understanding the economics of fall planting is your ticket to a profitable third quarter. Why Fall Crops Command a Premium Price By late September, backyard hobby gardeners face pest burnout and frost panic. Their supply plummets. Meanwhile, consumer demand at local farmers' markets remains incredibly high. By seeding cool-weather crops right now, you fill that suppl...
