Fall & Cool Season Kit
Cooler weather is the best season. Most people miss it.
Broccoli, kale, spinach, lettuce, radish. Five crops that taste better after a light frost. Planted in late summer, harvested through fall.
What’s Included
| Variety | Count | Sprout Days | Harvest Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Calabrese | 50 | 7-10 | 70 |
| Kale Lacinato | 50 | 5-10 | 60 |
| Spinach | 100 | 7-14 | 45 |
| Buttercrunch Lettuce | 100 | 7-10 | 55 |
| Cherry Belle Radish | 50 | 4-6 | 25 |
Also included:
- Planting card with fall timeline
- Access to 290+ growing guides
- Automated email reminders
- 30-day germination guarantee
The 4 Promises
🌱 91% germination rate · 📖 Complete growing guides · 🔁 30-day reshipment · 📬 Automated reminders
Who It’s For
- You want to extend your growing season into fall
- You live somewhere with cool autumn weather
- You prefer greens and brassicas over tomatoes
- You want crops that get sweeter after frost
Who It’s Not For
- You live in a warm climate with no cool season (try Small Space Kit)
- You want summer crops (tomatoes, peppers)
- You want 1-on-1 growing support (we don’t offer that)
Your 80 Days
| Day | Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant | Sow all 5 varieties |
| 4-6 | Sprout | Radishes appear |
| 7-14 | Sprout | Lettuce, kale, spinach |
| 21 | Thin | Thin to proper spacing |
| 45 | Harvest | First radish and lettuce |
| 60 | Harvest | Kale, spinach |
| 70-80 | Harvest | Broccoli main head |
If It Fails
Seeds didn’t sprout? Reply with a photo. We reship once per variety within 30 days. Something looks wrong? Our troubleshooting library covers 90% of common issues.
What Growers Say
“My fall garden was easier than spring. Fewer pests, better flavor.” — Anonymous
“The kale got sweeter after the first frost. I didn’t believe it until I tasted it.” — Reader submission
Common Questions
When do I plant? 6-8 weeks before first frost. Late summer in most zones.
Will frost kill these crops? No. Kale, spinach, and broccoli tolerate light frost. Radishes and lettuce prefer it cooler.
Can I grow this in spring? Yes. But fall is easier — fewer pests, better flavor.
What’s the minimum sun? 4-6 hours. These are cool-season crops and tolerate partial shade.
Can I grow this in containers? Yes. 3-gallon pots work for most varieties.
What if I live in a warm climate? Plant in late fall or winter. Or grow indoors with a grow light.
Related Reading
- What to Plant in Fall by Zone
- How to Grow Kale That Doesn’t Taste Bitter
- How to Grow Broccoli from Seed
- Why Your Spinach Bolted Early
Learn as you grow
Everything behind this kit.
What you'll grow
- Beet: Two Vegetables in One (Root and Greens)Beets are dual-purpose: the root is sweet and earthy, the greens are edible and nutritious. They mature in 55-70 days.
- Broccoli: The Cool-Season Crop That Tastes Better HomegrownBroccoli matures in 60-80 days and produces a main head plus side shoots. Homegrown broccoli is sweeter and more tender than store-bought.
- Kale: The Green That Gets Sweeter in ColdKale is a cold-hardy leafy green that matures in 55-65 days. Frost makes it sweeter. It's the most forgiving green for beginners.
- Okra: The Heat-Loving Pod That Thrives in SummerOkra is a heat-loving plant that produces pods in 50-60 days. It thrives above 85°F when other vegetables struggle.
- Onion: The Slow Crop That Stores for MonthsOnions take 100-120 days from seed, or 60-80 days from sets. They store for months and flavor almost every dish.
- Peas: The First Crop of SpringPeas are the first vegetable you can plant in spring. They mature in 60-70 days and fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant as soon as soil can be worked.
- Rainbow Chard: The Colorful Green That Produces Year-RoundRainbow chard is a mix of Swiss chard varieties with red, yellow, pink, orange, and white stems. It's heat and cold tolerant, producing for months.
- Spinach: The Cool-Season Green That Bolts in HeatSpinach is a cool-season leafy green that matures in 40-50 days. It bolts (goes to seed) above 75°F, so plant it in spring or fall.
- Swiss Chard: The Green That Doesn't BoltSwiss chard is a heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant leafy green that produces for months. It doesn't bolt in summer like spinach or lettuce.
Growing guides for this kit
- How to Extend Your Growing SeasonExtend your season with row covers, cold frames, and cloches. A cold frame adds 4-6 weeks on each end of the season.
- What to Plant in Fall by ZoneFall is the best season for leafy greens, root vegetables, and brassicas. Plant 6-8 weeks before first frost for a fall harvest.
- How to Grow Beets from SeedBeets sprout in 5-10 days and mature in 55-70 days. Each seed ball produces 2-3 seedlings, so thin to 4 inches. Both roots and greens are edible.
- How to Grow Broccoli from SeedBroccoli takes 60-80 days from seed to harvest. It's a heavy feeder and needs cool weather. After the main head, it produces side shoots for weeks.
- How to Grow Kale That Doesn't Taste BitterKale sprouts in 5-10 days and matures in 55-65 days. It doesn't bolt in heat and gets sweeter after frost. Harvest outer leaves for months.
- How to Grow Lettuce from Seed (Without It Bolting)Lettuce sprouts in 7-10 days and is ready to harvest in 45-60 days. Plant in cool weather, keep soil moist, and harvest outer leaves so the plant keeps producing.
- How to Grow Peas in SpringPeas are the first crop of spring. Plant 4-6 weeks before last frost, when soil is 45°F+. They mature in 60-70 days and fix nitrogen in the soil.
- How to Save Seeds from Your GardenSave seeds from open-pollinated varieties only. Let fruit fully mature, dry seeds completely, and store cool and dry.
- What to Plant in Spring by ZoneSpring planting depends on your USDA zone and last frost date. Cool-season crops go out 4-6 weeks before last frost. Warm-season crops go out after.