The first fall or winter crop that I direct sow into the garden is Mustard greens. Most of the fall or winter stuff I start in trays and transplant once it gets cooler. You are right about things bolting far too early if the cool weather doesn't get here when you think it will. That is one of the more frustrating things about growing in the fall. Timing for fall growing is usually much more iffy than in the spring down here but there are a lot of things to grow during the fall and winter months like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Spinach, Lettuce, Carrots, Rutabagas, Cabbage and Onions. I also use low tunnels made with plastic conduit and use plastic sheeting to cover when the temps get too low. This allows me to grow many more vegetables successfully without so many getting killed by a hard freeze. Even the tunnels won't help if it gets too cold but that is a risk you take growing through the winter.
Bill
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