Some plants gardeners are planted not in spring, but in autumn. This allows them, firstly, to get a crop a couple of weeks earlier than usual, and secondly, to save precious time in the spring when there is a lot of work in the garden. So, find out what vegetables and what greens can be sown in your garden for the winter.
What can I sow during the winter?
The list of garden plants, most often planted in autumn, is as follows:
- Garlic should be planted as long as the earth freezes. If you do this before, it can start to grow, and when frost comes, it will die. This bulbous plant requires a cold period of development, and to prevent frosting beds with garlic should be covered with straw.
- When the ground freezes to a depth of 5 cm (usually November), put the beets . To do this, choose cold-resistant varieties: "Podzimnaya", "Cold-resistant 19", "Detroit round". Such beets will withstand winter frosts well and will not be fired.
- Sowing carrots for the winter is also a great idea. Due to this you will get the first fruits in June, and by the autumn they will grow larger and sweeter than with traditional spring sowing.
- Under winter, as practice shows, you can sow absolutely any greens : dill and parsley, salad and basil, celery and spinach. They will provide you with fresh greens in early spring. Pay special attention to the culture that has long risen.
- What else to plant under the winter in the garden? Of course, flowers ! Mixed planting is a popular way to protect your vegetables from pests. Under the winter you can plant mint and coriander, sage and lemon balm , lovage and elecampane, echinacea and many others. other
Podzimnius sowing plays the role of natural stratification for most cultures. Their seeds are hardened, and then sprout to please you with luscious greens, useful vegetables or beautiful flowers.