If you want to enjoy fresh vegetables even after winter frost sets in, a gardening expert has revealed several crops you can sow now. While many crops are typically harvested in late summer and autumn, there are surprising varieties that are ripe for picking in winter and will also regrow in spring.
According to an expert from Homes & Gardens, lamb's lettuce (also known as corn salad) is ideal for September planting. Seeds should be sown in cooler weather between 15-21°C, half an inch deep, 5-10 cm apart, with rows 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist, and baby leaves can be harvested within six weeks, reaching full size in 12 weeks.
Rocket (arugula) is another option, with its sharp peppery leaves ready in 4-6 weeks. It can be grown in soil or containers in a sunny position, keeping soil moist and thinning seedlings as they appear.
Radishes offer a last window for planting hardy winter varieties. They can be planted in any gap in the garden and are ready to harvest once they reach an inch wide.
Winter lettuce varieties, such as Mizuna and Winter Purslane, are bred to withstand cold. While they handle mild frost, covers should be in place by October to ensure harvests throughout winter.
Bunching onions (spring onions) are great for September planting, providing a quick harvest after about eight weeks.
