This undated image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a lettuce harvest on Long Island, N.Y. Most lettuce plants mature in 55-65 days, but because their seeds don’t germinate well in the heat, it’s best to start them indoors or buy starter plants at the nursery. (Jessica Damiano via AP)
This Aug. 16, 2023, image shows a harvest of rainbow chard on Long Island, N.Y. Chards, which mature in as little as 60 days, can be planted in late summer for a fall crop. (Jessica Damiano via AP)
This June 23, 2022, image shows freshly picked beets in Glen Head, N.Y. The cool-weather crop, which takes roughly 50-70 days to reach maturity, can be planted in mid- to late-summer or a fall harvest. (Jessica Damiano via AP)