Winter is running out and spring is finally coming. For our garden it is always the right time to plant something. So let's find out some tubers and vegetables that can be started to grow right in this period of transition between one season and another.
THEwinter it is almost over and spring is finally coming. For our garden it is always the right time for plant something. Let's find out then some tubers and vegetables that can be started to grow right in this period of transition between one season and another.
Virtually all fruiting trees, shrubs, and vines can be planted at the end of winter as long as the ground is not frozen. But when it comes to smaller plants, the options are definitely more limited.
First of all, it is good to know that any cultivation you intend to carry out at the end of winter must be done as soon as the soil thaws and no further frosts are expected.
Some vegetables, fruits or tubers can be planted about a month earlier than other garden plants as the roots will remain dormant until spring blossoms when the first leaves begin to appear. In any case, the crops must be covered with a layer of mulch after sowing to protect the roots from any sudden frosts.
But what is it really possible to plant at the end of winter? Here are 10 possibilities:
Index
Strawberries
Strawberries can be planted in the winter by simply burying the roots and letting the leafless buds grow just above the ground. This way the seedlings will produce strawberries for about 2 to 3 years before replanting is necessary.
Asparagus
Asparagus is rarely grown starting from the seed, usually it starts from the so-called crowns, that is, from a group of roots. These are planted by digging holes about 20 centimeters deep and the shoots must be in the center of each crown pointing upwards. It is then necessary to cover with a couple of centimeters of earth and mulch. In spring the latter must be removed and the trenches must be completely filled with earth. The first year the asparagus will not be large enough for harvesting, so it will be necessary to wait for the following years without repeating the replanting.
Potatoes
Potatoes can be bought in the shop (it is good to choose organic ones because they are not treated) and then plant them in pieces of 2,5 to 5 centimeters with at least one "eye" on each piece (by eye we mean the sprout). They should be planted in a hole 15-20 centimeters deep with the eye facing upwards. As with asparagus, it is good to fill in the soil as they grow. Potatoes are an annual crop and need to be replanted every year. Read our tips and the many ways that exist to grow potatoes.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb roots look like an intertwining of brown carrots. In late winter they can simply be planted in a shallow hole with the stems up and just protruding above the ground. It is possible to harvest rhubarb for about five years before the plant stops producing it and must therefore be replanted.
Horseradish
You can plant the fleshy white root of horseradish a couple of inches below the soil and it will quickly turn into a large bush. If you want to expand the cultivation it is possible to dig and give more space to the roots on one side of the plant bearing in mind, however, that the horseradish can be a little invasive. This perennial crop will produce indefinitely without the need for any replanting.
Onions and garlic
Onions and garlic cannot be planted in late winter starting from the seeds but exclusively from the bulbs. These are inserted into the ground with the tip towards the surface.
peas
It is possible to plant peas in the winter between the end of February and the beginning of March. In fact, this legume needs a few degrees to be born and once the seedling has sprung up it resists the cold well. The plants should be spaced about 70-80 centimeters from each other.
Chicory
Chicory is a bitter herb that is usually sown in autumn but which, in the cutting variant, can also be planted in January, February and early March with a harvest that will last all year round. Sowing can be done by broadcasting, thinning out later, or already in a row with a distance of about 25 cm.
Lettuce
At the end of winter it is possible to sow spring lettuce, which will then be ready to harvest in April-May. Here are some tips for growing it from waste.
Read also:
- How to cultivate the vegetable garden in autumn and winter
- Month of March: sowing, harvest and work in the garden
- 10 vegetables to buy once and grow forever
