Good plants to grow during summer?

I'm planting a decent sized home garden (10 ft. x 10 ft.) this weekend, and I was wondering what type of plants can I grow this time of year (July-Sept.)? I'm looking into buying seeds/growing plants. I really want to grow vegetables/fruits, and I want to grow spices as well.





Could someone help me choose what type of plants I can grow this season? I'm in Alabama, if that has anything to do with it. Thank you.

Good plants to grow during summer?
Hey Jason! Go to www.plantansers.com check into your zone area. A lot does have to do with your location! It depends on what zone you are in to which type of plant you plant. First find your zone, second decide which winter plants would be right to plant in your area according to the suggestions you find in that website. Then amend your soils according to what is recommended to that plant. For instance , strawberries are heavy feeders and need a lot of different nutrients so you would want to go heavy with compost, manure and other elements to enrich your soil. Now is a great time to start your soil enrichment for your winter garden. Also check out your local county extension office and see if they have a Master Gardener program set up. That is a terrific way to find answers to your local problems! Good Gardening!!
Reply:You can still get some tomatoes in but you will have to be quick about it! You can also do basil, cilantro, dill, fennel, oregano, sage, bay, and pretty much everything else you can still find at the shops that hasn't gone leggy already. It's pretty hot and humid in Alabama already - you may be a little late for seeds except for things that bloom in fall. Ask at the nursery and see about fall squashes. You can also get asparagus starts, onion sets and garlic to plant in fall in a couple of months.
Reply:Go to your local nursery. See what is available in the vegetable seedlings and take it from there. Same with the flowers/bushes or ask them whats looking good for summer.


They should know.





Cheers


Maz (Ms Mazscapes Nursery, Vic Australia)