Winter Vegetables
1.
For those of you who think fresh and organic home-grown
vegetables are only for those short summer months, you are wrong! Here is a
guide to help you maintain your vegetable garden throughout the harsh winter weather and get the most out of it!
2.
Frost is one of the main killers of plants
during the winter, having raised beds will help to protect your plants from
ground frost, also try covering them with a clear plastic sheet overnight to defend
against harsh winter nights and possible snowfall but do not forget to uncover them to allow the flow of oxygen.
3.
Where you put your vegetable garden is the key
to keeping the plant success rate up! Somewhere out of the icy northern wind and
south facing for sunlight is optimal, if you are unable to do so then ensure
that you are able to cover your plants during the coldest months.
4.
Do your research to choose what plants will be
best suited, things like broccoli, peas and parsnips are usually successful winter crops.
Make sure that you chose plants that are more resilient to cold weather to
ensure a more fulfilling produce.
5.
A green house is ideal for plants that will
struggle to survive tough winter weather, heating your green house is an even
better way to ensure success your crop succeeds.
6.
Crops have different maturity dates, try and
time your planting with the weather. For example if the first frost usually
arrives towards the end of November crops that require longer to develop should
be planted in August to avoid the produce being killed off.
7.
Throughout the winter you can also grow things
like herbs inside, having a small herb garden on your window sill is a great
way to get fresh herbs that add depth to any dish, keeping plants in the sunlight along with
regular watering is the key.
8.
One of the newest trends that is easy and perfect for city goers with limited outdoor space are vegetable pots. By growing
vegetables in individual pots means that pots can then be brought inside during
the toughest weather. They are also easier to maintain in terms of watering,
feeding and weeding and take up minimal space.
Growing winter vegetables can be challenging however it is a
great way to get out and about in winter and support yourself when money can be
tight around the Christmas period! It also ensures that you and your family are
able to eat healthily when it matters the most, to stop the likelihood of
coughs and sneezes and are perfect for that Christmas roast!
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