Amazing Cold Weather Greens to Grow

Reader Contribution by Nan K. Chase
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by Adobestock/Laura Pashkevich
Why and how to grow a variety of cold weather greens in most climates to help get the most out of your garden space throughout the year.

There’s a special fifth season in my gardening year, and it falls between winter and spring. By the middle of February there’s little chance, even in the coldest climes, that the ground will freeze hard for longer than a few days, and yet I can feel that the weather will stay wet and chilly for months. In this special season there may be snow, penetrating icy rain, wind and fog, and yet the occasional balmy day too.

This fifth season is when the cold-season crops are at their very best…and most valuable in terms of economy, convenience, and nutrition. I’m talking about succulent crops like:

  • mustards, for tangy and attractive greens
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