From leafy greens to root crops, there are plenty of vegetables that thrive in cool weather.
A bonus of growing root crops such as turnips is that they also yield edible greens from the tops.
Here are 10 vegetables to grow in the winter.
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Which Vegetables Are Cold-Hardy?
The cold-hardiest vegetables are spinach, kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, but the list goes on.
Also consider growing onions, garlic, leeks, rutabaga, and cabbage in the wintertime.
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It converts the starches into sugar, so they acquire a sweeter taste.
Rutabaga
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Rutabagas need about three months of cool weather to grow.
In warmer climates, plant rutabagas in the fall for a harvest all winter long.
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You have a better chance of success in climates with mild winters.
In warmer climates, mache may serve as a winter crop to be harvested at any time.
Turnip
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Turnips are grown both for their roots and their greens.
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Turnips mature in about two months.
Oregon State University Extension Service.
Cool-season vs. Warm-season Vegetables.
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Growing Broccoli in Home Gardens.
University of Minnesota Extension.
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