Planning for fall and Tomatoes

So, the other day a friend on Facebook mentioned fall planting. I had not even thought about the idea of planting anything for fall. I'm still waiting on our tomatoes to turn red...there's about 20 of them out there right now :-D

                                   

                                   

While I'm impatiently waiting on the tomatoes, planning for fall does sound like a good idea. Since we don't really freeze here and the frost doesn't come until October or so, we have plenty of time to grow more. So, googling I went for 'winter garden in Georgia'. Got several really good sites, the best graphic though was this, showing zone 9 planting times from the folks over at VeggieHarvest

This gave me more ideas but I needed more info. So, back to the search I went. Found this site, Lovetoknow Garden and their list was exactly what I needed. So, after combining the two we have this list.

• 90 Days to Maturity
  • Beet
  • Carrot
  • Parsnip
  • Rutabaga
  • Globe onion
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
• 60 Days to Maturity
  • Early carrot
  • Leek
  • Turnip
  • Kohlrabi
  • Early cabbage
  • Swiss chard
• 30 Days to Maturity
• Chive
• Radish
• Leaf lettuce

Of course, there were a few I removed like the collards since I am the only one who eats them. Now, some of these I have no idea what they are or what they will taste like. But, if they will help cut our grocery bill and help teach us and the children how to be more self-sufficient then I'm up for trying them. Except for the beets, Sean and the kids get all those! 

Any ideas or tips on what kohlrabi, swiss chard, leeks, parsnips taste like or how to cook them would be much appreciated!!! 

Off now to work on laundry and making some more laundry detergent.