Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Cool Weather Veggies in the Southwest

Cool Weather Veggies in the SouthwestFall is a good time to plant cooler type vegetables.  But, where does someone in the Southwestern part of New Mexico go to get good fall weather vegetables? 

Cool Weather Veggies in the Southwest


Here in Color Your World Nursery located in Las Cruces, NM we have hundreds of vegetables ready for planting. They arrive on a weekly basis starting in early October and ending in Late November.

Here is a list of Cool Weather Veggies in the Southwest.
  1. Lettuces.
  2. Kale for eating or outdoor color.
  3. Beets, Parsnips, and Turnips.
  4. Radishes for eating.
  5. Spinach.
  6. Collards.
  7. Peas.
  8. Swiss Chard.
  9. Broccoli.
  10. Cauliflower.
  11. Cabbages.
  12. Onions.

In the Southwestern part of the country, we have many light touches of frost but, most of these vegetables can handle temperatures below 32 degrees  Fahrenheit.  Kale will last all throughout out the winter months.

Not sure how to make the most out of your fall vegetable garden?  Ask our friendly staff inside our Store.  Or as Gary your gardening question(s) by following this link: Ask Gary Guzman

p.s. We also have a huge stock of colorful bedding plants that will last all winter long. Call us at: 575 521 0496

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