Fresh veggies are not exclusive to spring and summer
Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening . But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful .
Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures . The home and garden experts at HGTV note that some winter vegetables are hardy . That means they can handle frosts in temperatures as low as 25 F without being damaged . Others are even sturdier in the face of all that winter can throw at them , capable of tolerating temperatures that dip into the high teens .
Arugula
Broccoli
Endive
Swiss chard
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in planting winter vegetables can speak with a local garden center professional about which crops to plant and what to do if temperatures push winter vegetable gardens to the brink .
Though it ’ s up to gardeners what they want to plant , the following are some popular winter vegetables that can make for wonderful , fresh additions to any dinner table even after the traditional gardening season has come and gone .
Growing vegetables in winter requires a different approach than growing in spring and summer , as gardeners must be ready to prevent damage from frost if temperatures get especially chilly . For example , the experts at Michigan State University Extension note that gardeners may need to utilize floating row covers to protect sensitive crops from frost . Gardeners interested
Parsnips
Radishes
• Arugula
• Broccoli
• Brussel sprouts
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Collard greens
• Endive
• Parsley
• Parsnips
• Kale
• Radishes
• Rutabagas
• Spinach
• Swiss chard n
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