A lot of people think that as winter comes, gardening has to stop, because the temperatures aren’t suitable for the plants. Nonetheless there are some winter vegetables to grow.
Broad beans
Some people prefer to sow the seeds during the fall, because this way they can protect the soil from deteriorating. Also this is one of the best winter vegetables because this way you will have beans a month before the plants sown in April offer their ‘fruits’.
Asparagus
Although asparagus couldn’t be sown in the fall now there are some varieties that are winter vegetables. Many people think that it is difficult to grow asparagus, but in case there are no weeds, the work isn’t as difficult as you might think it is.
It is true that you have to wait two years before you can cut them, but it’s worth the waiting.
Peas
If you are looking for winter vegetables to grow, consider the peas. You should plant them about one inch deep and at one inch from each other because in the cold season there is a higher loss rate. You could also plant them in group. To increase the chances of germination, place the peas in a wet kitchen towel and sow them only when the root starts to develop.
Garlic
This is one of the easiest to manage winter vegetables. Each clove should be planted individually at about 2.5 inches depth. Also there should be greater distance between the plants.
Onions
There are many different kinds of onions as winter vegetables to grow, and you can grow them in groups. If you plant them during the fall, you can harvest them earlier. In case you take a trip to a garden center you will find shallots that you can plant right now.
Winter lettuce
The good thing about this winter vegetable is that it doesn’t need a lot of care and it is great for salads. There are many different varieties to choose from and none of them are demanding.
Lambs lettuce
The good thing about these winter vegetables to grow is that they are resistant in case of low temperatures. They can be sown until the end of October. This means that they can be picked in December or in the next year.
Spinach
Spinach is also one of the winter vegetables that are extremely popular at the moment. The best thing about it is that it is very rich in iron and it is one of those vegetables that are easy to care for. Once the leaves reach a certain size, you can cut them, and leave the plant to produce new leaves. The majority of the varieties can be sown until the end of October, and the good thing is that they don’t bolt.
There are some other winter vegetables to grow as well that you can choose from, such as sugar snap peas and spring cabbage. As you can see, you can have a vegetable garden during the winter, too, provided you dare to have one.
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