Tower Gardening in the Fall — What You Need to Know!

🍁 Fall Is Prime Time for Tower Gardening

When most people are winding down their outdoor gardens, Tower Garden growers are just getting started! Fall offers cooler temps, fewer pests, and the perfect growing conditions for leafy greens, herbs, and root veggies.

Whether you’re growing outside or moving indoors with LED Grow Lights, you can enjoy a thriving harvest all season long.

🌱 Best Crops to Grow in Fall

Fall is ideal for cool-weather crops. Try planting:

• 🥬 Lettuce varieties like Romaine, Butterhead, and Kale

• 🍿 Herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, and chives

• 🥦 Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage

• 🥕 Leafy greens like Swiss chard and spinach

• 🍓 Strawberries for a sweet touch

💡 Living Towers Tip: Order seedlings early — cooler weather means slower growth, so get your fall garden going while temps are still mild!

🔦 Transitioning Indoors

If temps in your area drop below 50°F, it’s time to move your Tower Garden inside or set up LED Grow Lights to keep plants thriving.

• Keep lights on 14–16 hours daily to mimic summer daylight.

• Maintain airflow using a small fan to prevent mold.

• Pollinate fruiting crops (like tomatoes or peppers) by gently shaking flowers or using a small paintbrush. Learn how to pollinate here.

🐛 Fewer Pests, but Stay Watchful

Fall usually means fewer bugs — but not none! Indoors or out, pests like aphids and whiteflies can still appear. Keep an eye on leaves and rinse the tower occasionally to stay pest-free. If growing inside, check your tower daily and treat at the first sign of pests!

Tip: Even in fall, beneficial insects like ladybugs can help you naturally manage pest populations!

💧 Water & Nutrient Adjustments

With cooler temps and less evaporation, your plants use less water so nutrients should be at full strength.

Check your pH when plants yellow (keep it between 5.5–6.5).

🌻 Fall Gardening = Less Stress, More Success

Fall Tower Gardening is low-maintenance, peaceful, and incredibly rewarding. Whether your tower is outside soaking up the last rays of sunshine or inside under LED lights, you’ll be harvesting fresh greens and herbs long after traditional gardeners have packed up for the season.

🍂 Ready to start your fall tower garden?
👉 Browse seedlings at LivingTowers.com — shipped nationwide, ready to grow!

💬 FAQs

Q: Can I grow outdoors in fall?
A: Yes! In most southern states, you can grow well into winter. In cooler areas, consider a greenhouse or move your tower inside.

Q: Do I need to change nutrients for fall?
A: Nope — same Tower Tonic A & B, just adjust the strength slightly since they use less water.  Add minerals at the regular dose of 20ml of each A and B per gallon.

Q: What’s the best fall crops for beginners?
A: Kale and lettuce — they’re hardy, forgiving, and love cooler weather!