In this post we’re going to look at 5 different vegetable seed varieties that can be sown in July/August so that you have something to harvest in the Autumn/Winter months.
There are lots of other vegetable, herb and flower seeds that can still be sown in July and August now that will produce something quicker than the below. You can find them in our July Sowing Collection or our August Sowing Collection.
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli is a hardy, cold-tolerant vegetable known for its purple-tinged florets and tender stems. Sowing in July insures there is something to harvest in late Winter/early Spring. It withstands frost and cold, producing fresh broccoli when other vegetables are scarce. It also offers a prolonged harvest period as it produces lots of side shoots.
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Carrots can be sown now, and when they mature thay can simply be left in the ground where they are and pulled up over Winter when needed. Some people even swear that carrots that are exposed to frost taste a lot sweeter than ones not exposed to it. Pest control must be considered when overwintering carrots though!
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Chicory, while not the most popular vegetable, is a very good variety to grow for the purpose of having something to harvest in Winter. It is a great addition to the Winter garden because of its hardiness and ability to withstand cooler temperatures. The leaves are nice and crunchy and have good flavour.
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Kale is ideal for sowing in July for winter harvesting because it’s hardy and thrives in cold weather, becoming sweeter after frosts. Sowing in summer allows adequate growth time for a good winter crop. Kale’s resilience to frost and ability to grow in low light make it a reliable source of fresh, nutritious greens during the colder months.
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Lamb’s lettuce is excellent to sow in July for winter harvesting because it’s a hardy, cold-tolerant green that thrives in low light and cool temperatures. Sowing in summer allows the plants to establish before winter, providing a continuous supply of fresh, nutritious leaves. Its resilience to frost and ability to grow slowly in winter make it a reliable and tasty winter crop.
Hopefully these suggestions might give you some ideas for your Winter vegetable garden.
