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December Kitchen Garden Almanac

December Kitchen Garden Almanac
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  • Asher Waters
  1. What can I plant in my garden in December?
  2. Which vegetables can be grown at home in December?
  3. What should I do in my garden in December?
  4. What crops are harvested in December?
  5. Can I start a garden in December?
  6. Can you plant tomatoes in December?
  7. Can I plant onions in December?
  8. Can I plant spinach in December?
  9. What flowers grow in December?
  10. Should I cover my garden in the winter?
  11. What do I do with my garden in the winter?
  12. Can I plant shrubs in December?

What can I plant in my garden in December?

A complete listing of vegetables that can be planted in December and through the winter includes beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, collard, endive, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onion, peas (English and snow), radish, rape, rutabaga, shallot, Swiss chard and turnip ...

Which vegetables can be grown at home in December?

Let's peek at some of the best vegetables that can be grown during the winter in India:

  1. Cauliflower: A popular vegetable of the cabbage family. ...
  2. Capsicum (Bell Pepper): ...
  3. Spinach (Palak): ...
  4. Carrot: ...
  5. Onion: ...
  6. Green Peas:

What should I do in my garden in December?

Jobs to do in the garden in December – Planting, sowing and choosing a Christmas tree

What crops are harvested in December?

If temperatures are in the high 20s or low 30sF, cabbage, chard, and head lettuce and carrots, turnips, and Brussels sprouts can be harvested this month–even from under a blanket of snow. Scallions and fall leeks can be harvested also; the leeks will be about the size of scallions.

Can I start a garden in December?

December offers a period with moisture and relatively cool temperatures. Take advantage by improving your soil and by growing plants that you can't grow for most of the year. Add compost to your soil. Grow cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, peas, and swiss chard.

Can you plant tomatoes in December?

Tomatoes are a warm season crop that dies back when cold temperatures threaten. This usually means no home-grown tomatoes in winter, unless you have a greenhouse. You can, however, grow tomatoes indoors, but they are usually smaller and produce less prolifically than their summer cousins.

Can I plant onions in December?

Onions. Some varieties of onions, such as 'Setton', can be sown under glass in January and February, to provide harvests from late summer. However, you can sow in December to give them a head start, resulting in bigger bulbs.

Can I plant spinach in December?

Spinach: One of the world's most nutritious plants, spinach loves the cold and can be grown throughout winter. Like most vegetables, spinach grows best in well-draining soil rich in organic matter.

What flowers grow in December?

Here's our list of 10 of the best flowers to grow for a winter garden.

  1. Calendulas (Calendula officinalis) ...
  2. Pansies (Viola tricolor var. ...
  3. English Primrose (Primula vulgaris) ...
  4. Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) ...
  5. Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) ...
  6. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) ...
  7. 7. Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica)

Should I cover my garden in the winter?

For vegetable gardens, another option is to simply cover your garden beds with black plastic or a layer of cardboard or even an old carpet, leaving it in place through the winter season and up until you're ready to plant in spring. This will kill existing weeds and subdue sprouting seeds.

What do I do with my garden in the winter?

10 Ways to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

  1. Clean up rotting and finished plants: ...
  2. Remove invasive weeds that may have taken hold over the growing season: ...
  3. Prepare your soil for spring: ...
  4. Plant cover crops: ...
  5. Prune perennials: ...
  6. Divide and plant bulbs: ...
  7. Harvest and regenerate your compost: ...
  8. Replenish mulch:

Can I plant shrubs in December?

Even if the soil freezes immediately after planting, your shrub or tree will be just fine. In fact, the Plant Man writes, “Because they are in their dormant period, trees and shrubs are less likely to suffer 'transplantation shock' at this time of year.” (December). Happy Planting!

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