(Question)
I have a plot in a community garden in Toronto and want to plant some vegetables (it is now July 20). Can I plant beets now? What other vegetables can be planted now?
(Answer)
The following vegetables can be planted in mid or late July.
| Crop | Cold Hardiness | Days to Maturity | Harvest Date |
| Mustard greens | survives light frost | 30-40 | Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 |
| Spinach | survives light frost; may overwinter | 35-45 | Sept. 1 – Sept. 15 |
| Basil | killed by frost | 30-60 | Sept. 1 – Oct. 1 |
| Radishes | dig until soil freezes | 30-60 | Sept. 1 – Oct. 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | survives light frost | 40-60 | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 |
| Swiss chard | survives light frost | 40-60 | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 |
| Kale | hardiest, down to -8° | 40-65 | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 |
| Collard+ greens | hardiest, down to -8° | 40-65 | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 |
| Bush beans | killed by hard frost | 45-65 | Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 |
| Beets | survives 0°to -5° | 50-60 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Kohlrabi | survives light frost | 50-60 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Turnips | survives light frost | 50-60 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Broccoli | survives light frost | 50-70 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Cabbage | hardiest, down to -8° | 50-90 | Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 |
| Green onion | survives 0° to -5° | 60-70 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Cauliflower | survives light frost | 60-80 | Oct. 1 – Oct. 15 |
| Peas | survives 0°to -5° | 70-80* | Oct. 15 – Nov. 1 |
| Brussels Sprouts | hardiest, down to -8° | 90-100 | Nov. 1 – Nov. 15 |
| Garlic | winters over in ground | Harvest next year | July / August |