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Growing these Cold Hardy Vegetables in your garden will ensure you enjoy a fresh harvest in the midst of the chill, right from your backyard!
Best Time to Grow: Plant kale in late summer to early fall for a winter harvest.
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -15°C (5°F).
Kale is known for its improved flavor after a frost, making it an excellent choice for cold-weather gardening. Varieties like ‘Winterbor’ and ‘Siberian’ are well-suited for winter gardening.
Best Time to Grow: Plant it in the fall. It can survive winter in mild climates.
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -9°C (15°F).
Spinach can survive freezing temperatures and even grows well under snow. Varieties like ‘Winter Bloomsdale’ and ‘Giant Winter’ are ideal for cold climates.
Best Time to Grow: Plant in late summer or early fall for a winter harvest.
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -12°C (10°F).
Carrots can withstand frost and cold; their sugars concentrate in colder temperatures, enhancing their flavor. Varieties like ‘Spartan Bonus’ and ‘Napoli’ are cold-resistant.
Best Time to Grow: Plant in late October or early November.
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -4°C (25°F).
Quick to mature, radishes can be grown in cooler temperatures, providing a fast harvest. Varieties like ‘Daikon’ and ‘Chinese Red Meat’ are cold-tolerant.
Best Time to Grow: Plant in mid-November.
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -12°C (10°F).
Turnips can endure frost and light freezes, which makes them sweeter. Varieties like ‘Purple Top White Globe’ and ‘Hakurei’ thrive in cold conditions.
Best Time to Grow: Plant in late Autumn
Minimum Temperature Tolerance: -4°C (25°F).
Certain varieties of lettuce like ‘Winter Density’ and ‘Arctic King’ excel in winter gardens and can continue to grow in cold temperatures quite
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