I'm just outside of Madison, so a little south of you. By mid-August I will direct sow Spinach, Bok Choi, Snow Peas, Daikon Radishes, Mustard Greens and at least one row of Beans. I've learned that mid-August is about as late as I can plant and still expect a crop, this still gives you 6 - 8 weeks. The Radishes keep going until the ground is frozen and last year I made Daikon Kimchee on Thanksgiving day with fresh dug Radishes. If the Spinach isn't real productive I mulch it heavily and then have really early spring Spinach.

By planting mid-August you get quick germination and by Labor Day temps are starting to drop and you don't get the bolting. Good luck.

Steve

I plan on sowing seeds for fall. I already started brussel sprouts and I plan on doing a big fall planting of carrots. I also plan on sowing seed for lettuce. I'll probably error on the side of planting stuff early then waiting. I'm also tempted to start some cauliflower for fall...maybe just one row. I'm just outside La Crosse. I also have hoops available to really extend the fall season.

The problem with fall is pests. Need to use Bt on those cole crops.

Since I have the room I'l just try a number of things and see what happens. Our weather has been so strange this year so far. Usually the first week of July is the hottest part of the year, but the forecast is saying the night temps will still be in the 60's and maybe 50's.

Thanks

I usually throw in some beets and peas in July. Of course that is in a normal year. Not sure what will happen this summer.