What to grow in winter in your urban garden

Most fruits and vegetables are grown when the temperature is mild, such as spring or summer. However, with the arrival of the cold of winter you can also plant and enjoy your own harvest. In fact, some foods need to be cold to mature properly.

Cultivating at this time of year offers us many possibilities. In winter we can take the opportunity to enjoy those specific products of this time. In addition, growing in winter offers us multiple advantages.

Advantages of growing in winter

• Less risk of pests. Most vegetables are quite prone to pests. Therefore, this time of year is perfect for it.
• Doesn't need so much watering due to a higher frequency of rains that provides the necessary water.
• There are crops typical of this time and they taste totally different as they are not exposed to high temperatures.

Fall is the perfect time to prepare your crops for winter. Some of them can withstand very low temperatures below 0 °C. However, for these to resist such low temperatures, with even frost, they must be planted in autumn so that they are strong enough and settled on the ground.

What can we plant in winter?

First of all, we must take into account choosing the type of product that we can grow based on the climatic characteristics where we live. Some of the most appropriate fruits, vegetables and vegetables for this time of year are the following:

• Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli (and all kinds of similar vegetables): These types of foods are quite easy to grow and, in addition, they are quite resistant to cold. All of them have quite similar characteristics and needs. It is important not to grow them when it is still hot.
• Carrots, radishes, etc.: This type of food needs a soil that does not have many stones or obstacles to be able to grow properly.
• Peas and beans: These foods grow quite quickly and withstand the cold well, as long as there is no frost.
• Onions and garlicPairing: Onions and garlic are some of the most typical products for this time of year. Garlic can be planted directly on the ground, while onions are usually previously planted in a seedbed.

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