Autumn, a season of harvest, is also a season of sowing. As the temperature gradually drops and the soil moisture is moderate, it is the golden period for planting many plants. In this season, choosing the right plants to grow can not only enrich our home gardens but also enjoy the company of green plants. This article will introduce some plants suitable for autumn planting to fill your golden autumn with abundant green joy.
Vegetables1. Lettuce
Lettuce is a vegetable with strong cold resistance, suitable for autumn sowing. Lettuce has a short growth cycle, requiring only 40-50 days from sowing to harvest, making it very suitable for home planting.
2. Spinach
Spinach prefers cool climates and can be sown in autumn for winter harvest. Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious and delicious vegetable.
3. Oilseed Rape
Oilseed rape is a vegetable with strong cold resistance. Sown in autumn, it can be harvested the following spring. The planting technique of oilseed rape is simple, with high yield, making it an ideal choice for autumn planting.
Flowers1. Daisy
Daisy is a plant that blooms early in spring. Sown in autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers the following spring. Daisies are cold-resistant and suitable for planting in northern regions.
2. Marigold
Marigold is a flower with extremely high ornamental value. Sown in autumn, it can bloom in winter. Marigold is cold-resistant and does not have high soil requirements, making it an ideal flower for autumn planting.
3. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a traditional ornamental flower in China. Sown in autumn, it can bloom the following spring. Chrysanthemums come in many varieties with rich colors and have high ornamental value.
Fruit Trees1. Pear Tree
Pear trees prefer cool climates. Sown in autumn, they can be planted the following spring. Pear fruits are sweet, nutritious, and have high economic value.
2. Persimmon Tree
Persimmon trees are light-loving and cold-resistant. Sown in autumn, they can be planted the following spring. Persimmon fruits are delicious and have high edible value.
3. Peach Tree
Peach trees are light-loving and cold-resistant. Sown in autumn, they can be planted the following spring. Peach fruits are sweet, nutritious, and have high ornamental and edible value.
Planting in autumn can not only enrich our home gardens but also enjoy the company of green plants. The plants introduced above are all suitable for autumn sowing and I hope they are helpful to you. During the planting process, pay attention to choosing the right soil, fertilizing, and watering, and I believe you will surely harvest abundant green joy.
References:
China Agricultural Science and Technology Herald, No. 6, 2019, Zhao Zhigang, et al., "Autumn Vegetable Planting Techniques"
China Flower Herald, No. 3, 2020, Li Hua, "Autumn Flower Planting Tips"
China Fruit Tree, No. 4, 2018, Zhang Wei, et al., "Autumn Fruit Tree Planting Techniques"