Fall crops by location
What crops should I plant in fall for my location?
For ZIP 30301 (Atlanta), fall planting counts backward from first frost around Nov 10. Kale, spinach, lettuce, carrots, radishes, and cilantro are the best fall crops; use each crop's fall cutoff so the harvest finishes before hard freeze.
Source: atlanta-hartsfield frost station, USDA zone 8a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
Fall planting counts backward from the first frost instead of forward from the last frost. Enter your ZIP for crop-specific fall cutoffs tied to your frost station and USDA zone.
ZIP 30301 fall crop table (Atlanta)
Conservative last-sowing targets for cool-season crops, based on first frost around Nov 10 at the atlanta-hartsfield station.
| Crop | Fall cutoff | First frost | Days to harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kale | Sep 11 | Nov 10 | 60 days |
| Spinach | Sep 26 | Nov 10 | 45 days |
| Lettuce | Sep 16 | Nov 10 | 55 days |
| Carrots | Sep 1 | Nov 10 | 70 days |
| Radishes | Oct 13 | Nov 10 | 28 days |
| Cilantro | Sep 26 | Nov 10 | 45 days |
How the fall window is computed
Use days-to-harvest plus a cool-weather buffer, then work back from the first fall frost. Leafy greens and roots are often the best fall crops. Hot climates may treat fall as the main planting season for many vegetables.
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