Veggies that grow well in winter
The cooler months of winter are often the quiet season for busy gardeners but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on growing your own veggies altogether. Here are a few vegetables that grow well during those cold winter days.
When to grow
June: Broad beans, dill, cabbages, radishes, peas, garlic, kale, onion and thyme.
July: The same vegetables as June as well as chicory, endive, kohlrabi, lettuce, parsnips, radishes, sage and shallots.
August: Artichokes, asparagus, beetroot, garlic, potatoes, spinach, spring onions and tomatoes.
Top tip: Vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, shallow and peas will thrive any time in winter so plant a few every month to ensure a great supply.
Tips to ensure your winter vegetables thrive:
- Remember to position your vegetables in an area in your garden which receives as much sun as possible during the day.
- Consider how much frost your areas gets during winter as frost is very damaging to vegetables. Choose frost-tolerant plants or even create a simple greenhouse using clear plastic and stakes to place over your garden beds during the night.
- Adjust your watering schedule for winter as there is no hot summer sun drying out moisture. Keep soil moist but don’t overwater. For winter, it’s best to water vegetables in the morning.
Check out the Plants Plus site here for some more tips and inspiration for your garden.
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