How Do You Shade Cool Weather Plants Set Out Now?

Question

Cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, and collard plants like cooler soil than I have now, but the literature suggests setting them out now for a fall crop.

Answer 1

Really, the trick is to keep their roots cool. Hot roots are what cause cool weather plants to bolt or grow poorly in hot weather.

A heavy mulch around them along with making sure they are well watered will help keep their roots cool until the weather cools down.