Photos- fun garden finds during August plot checks

The largest turnip I've ever seen- in a plot at the Portola Community Garden.

These have been popping up all over the Ft. Scott Community Garden. Notice the flies? This fungus is commonly known as a Latticed Stinkhorn (Clathrus ruber) and the smell of rot attracts flies, which disperse the spores.

What to plant in September and October

August is the key month for getting crops planted for a fall harvest. But sometimes your garden is still full in August. Here's what you can plant after your summer crops finish:

September
Artichoke (rootstock)
Broccoli (seedlings)
Cabbage (seedlings)
Carrots (seeds)
Cabbage (seedlings)
Cauliflower (seedlings) week 1 & 2
Chard
Fava beans
Lettuce
Mustard greens: week 1 & 2
Parsnips (seeds)
Radishes (seeds)
Spinach
Turnip (seeds)

October
Artichoke (rootstock)
Carrots (seeds)
Chard
Fava beans
Garlic: week 2 & 3
Lettuce
Onion (seeds)
Parsnips (seeds)
Peas
Radish (seeds)
Shallots (sets)
Spinach: week 1 & 2

[suggestions compiled from Golden Gate Gardening and Krank Press Bay Area Gardening Calendar. They have differing suggestions- both are included. See what works for you!]

What to plant in July and August

July in the garden is time to think about planting your fall crops!

Plant in July
Beets
Bok Choy
Broccoli (seedlings)
Brussels sprouts (seedlings)
Cabbage (seedlings)
Carrots (always seeds)- 1st 2 weeks of July
Cauliflower- long season varieties (seedlings)
Collards
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Parsnips (always seeds)
Peas
Potato tubers (order disease free ones on-line)- 1st 2 weeks
Radish
Rutabega (seeds)
Swiss Chard
Turnips (seeds)
Zucchini- 1st two weeks of July

Plant in August
Bok Choy
Fava Beans
Cabbage (seedlings)
Cauliflower- long season varieties (seedlings)
Napa Cabbage
Collards
Lettuce
Kale
Mustard Greens
Parsnips (always seeds)- 1st 2 weeks of August
Peas
Radish
Rutabega
Spinach- last 2 weeks of August
Swiss Chard
Turnips (seeds)