![]() When winter comes, growth slows down for all crops. I’ve used the Time and Date website to determine the 10 hours of sunlight according to zip code. If you live in the vicinity of Tyler Arboretum, that date this year will be November 17. Then, determine how many days a particular vegetable needs to be at 75% mature by the last ten hours of sunlight date. D etermine the last date when you have 10 hours of sunlight daily. Here is a possible list: kale, spinach, salad mix (mesclun, bok choi/pak choi), beets, radishes, turnips, scallions, and carrots.Ģ. The degree of winter hardiness, or freezing-thawing capacity, is a key factor when deciding what to grow. Then determine which ones you would like to grow over the winter. Decide what vegetables can grow in your zone. There are several things to consider when planning for late fall and winter harvesting:ġ. ![]() So, here is what you can do to become a gardener that utilizes all four seasons to put fresh and healthy food on your table while reducing your grocery bill. ![]() Now I’m ready to become a four-season vegetable gardener. As an adult, I also began to discover the possibility of planting in spring and fall. ![]() I grew up in a family that grew a few tomatoes and peppers during the summer. ![]()
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