What Is a Good Winter Vegetable to Plant?

Winter gardens are more rare than summer gardens, but they provide fresh, nutritious meals with very little maintenance. Check your climate zone for varieties that work best in your location and soil type.

Kale

Kale should be planted midsummer. It will live through heavy frost and rarely requires protection from the elements or even snow.

Carrots

Carrots need to be mulched, but with a little protection will survive through the winter in most locations. Choose a variety with shallow roots if you have a heavy soil.

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts can tolerate heavy frost---in fact, frost makes them sweeter.

Leeks

Leeks like cool weather but can be planted in the summer for mature leeks in late fall and winter. They prefer good drainage and can tolerate light frost.

Cabbage

Cabbages are hardy plants and very easy to grow. They come in several deep shades that will give your winter garden a bit of color.

References

• Winter Gardening Tips
• Veggie Gardening Tips
• Ed Hume Seeds

Resources

• Harvest to Table