It’s Not Too Late—6 Fast-Growing Crops You Can Still Plant in Late July
🌱 1. Radishes Days to Harvest: 20–30 days Why it’s great: Radishes are one of the fastest-growing crops. You can get a harvest in under a month! Tip: Water regularly and harvest promptly for best flavor 🥬 2. Lettuce (Leaf Varieties) Days to Harvest: 30–45 days Why it’s great: Loose-leaf lettuces like Black Seeded Simpson or Red Salad Bowl grow fast and tolerate cooler nights as the season progresses. Tip: Grow in partial shade to avoid bolting in hot climates 🥕 3. Baby Carrots Days to Harvest: 50–60 days (or sooner for baby size) Why it’s great: Perfect for a fall harvest if planted now. Tip: Keep soil moist for uniform germination. 🧄 4. Green Onions (Scallions) Days to Harvest: 40–60 days Why it’s great: Grows well in summer and doesn’t require full bulb formation to be tasty. Tip: You can harvest them early as "baby scallions 🥒 5. Bush Beans Days to Harvest: 50–60 days Why it’s great: These beans love warm weather and can still produce a healthy harvest before first frost....