I'm looking for advice on what I can directly plant in my garden right now for zone 7b. I've already started growing tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, pumpkin, squash, beans, lettuce, spinach, some peppers, turnips, and a variety of herbs. I have plenty of space left and want to make the most of it! Are there any fruit trees I can plant at this time? Also, is it too late to plant asparagus, potatoes, or sweet potatoes?
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It really depends on whether you want to plant for this season or for future years. Asparagus takes a while—about 2-3 years to fully mature. But if you're cool with that wait, now is as good a time as any to start! Just keep that timeline in mind if you're thinking of harvesting soon.
I don't mind waiting! I'd rather plant them now than wait until spring, but I wasn't sure if it's too late for them.