A Guide to Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden in Zone 7b
Generate a timely guide on what vegetables to plant in late summer for a fall harvest in the South.
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Generate a full detail guide on planting a fall vegetable garden, specifically for gardeners in USDA Zone 7b (like Tennessee). The guide must be timely for planting in August. It should include: 1. An explanation of how to calculate planting dates based on the first frost date. 2. A detailed list of cool-season crops that can be planted now (e.g., kale, broccoli, spinach, radishes). 3. A step-by-step guide on preparing sun-scorched summer beds for fall planting. 4. Tips for protecting young seedlings from the late summer heat. Please include a supportive disclaimer.