Vegetables to Plant Now for a Winter Harvest

Lamb’s Lettuce (Corn Salad) – Quick-growing and frost-resistant, perfect for salads.

Spinach – Pick young leaves for fresh eating, save mature ones for cooking.

Leeks – Hardy and long-lasting; can be harvested throughout winter.

Brussels Sprouts – Flavor intensifies in cold weather.

Parsnips – Cold soil develops their natural sweetness.

Late Carrots – Planted in fall, they mature just in time for winter harvest.

Swiss Chard – Thrives under protection such as fleece or tunnels.

Garlic – Plant in autumn; shoots are edible by spring.

Winter Onions – Strong and resilient, sprout early and harvestable in spring.

How to Plant and Care for Winter Vegetables

Prepare the Soil: Loosen and enrich with compost to ensure good drainage and nutrition.

Use Protection: Fleece, cold frames, or tunnels help shield crops from severe frost.

Mix Plantings: Combine compatible vegetables to improve soil balance and deter pests.

Harvest Gradually: Many crops can stay in the ground until you need them, saving storage space.

Serving and Storage Tips