All too often, gardeners think of vegetable gardening as a summer activity. Yet, there are a number of cold-season vegetables that will germinate and grow in cooler temperatures. In warmer climates, like Florida and southern California, these cold-weather vegetables can be grown throughout the winter. Gardeners in northern U.S. climates can also take advantage of cold-hardy vegetables by planting these winter vegetables as early spring or fall crops. In addition, coupling cold-season vegetables with techniques for extending the growing season can make one’s garden more productive throughout the year. To get you started, here’s our list of the 10 best vegetables for cold-weather cultivation. The Top 10 Winter Vegetables 1. Beets – It’s best to direct seed these cold-hardy vegetables into the garden as they don’t transplant well. Beets can withstand a heavy frost and will mature between 50 and 70 days, depending upon the variety. The leaves and stems […]
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