The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. The vegetables that you plant now become next spring’s side dishes, snacks, and pickles.

Here are the best vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest.

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