Winter Vegetable Gardening

You don’t need to live in the balmy zones or own a greenhouse to keep on growing through the winter. All you need to do is choose the right crops and varieties, time the planting right and employ a few smart techniques. All of which we have for you right here.

What to Plant
All of the brassicas—broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, collards, turnips, bok choy—are great candidates for overwintering. So are root crops, such as carrots, radishes, parsnips, beets, onions, potatoes and leeks. Many greens, including lettuce, spinach, mustard, mache (corn salad) and Swiss chard, like it cold, too. We name a hardy variety or two of each here—the descriptions in your favorite seed catalogs will help you find more.

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