Overview
- INTA and UBA guidance echoed by local outlets urges immediate sowing to capitalize on the early‑autumn window for quick harvests by May.
- Recommended seeds include lettuce, arugula, spinach, chard, radish, carrot, spring onion, leek, beet, fava bean, pea, mustard, watercress, kale, parsley, cilantro, endive and dill.
- Lettuce is singled out for beginners thanks to fast germination, tolerance of mild conditions, suitability for pots of at least 8 liters and repeat leaf harvests.
- Basic tasks to boost yields include adding compost or humus, applying 3–5 cm of mulch, propagating aromatics by cuttings, collecting and labeling seeds, and making selective prunings.
- For strong starts, sow in shallow lines, keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging, ensure at least four hours of sun and watch for early‑autumn fungal issues such as powdery mildew on squash and tomato.