To start harvesting in early spring, you need to worry about planting in the fall. Naturally, not all vegetable crops should be planted, adhering to this principle, but we can definitely see what we can plant in the garden before winter.
Greenery
In stores, we can buy greens year-round. But completely different taste and smell has edible grass grown on its site. And if you prepare in advance and the first shoots appear already in early spring, then it is generally beautiful.
Did you know? For winter crops suitable sunny plot on a hill, on which water does not stagnate.Before winter you can sow:
- Parsley - seeds sprout at a temperature of from 2 ° C to -3 ° C, and the shoots can withstand up to -10 ° C. Autumn planting guarantees a faster result, since the seeds of such greens do not germinate very actively, being in the soil, they will germinate much faster than in spring sowing.
- Dill can also be sown in late fall. Seeds overwinter and begin to germinate when the temperature of thermometers rises to 4-6 ° C above zero. Spring frosts will not harm him.
Good neighbors for dill in the garden: cabbage, potatoes, carrots and cucumbers.
- Spinach is a frost-resistant plant. Even if by the time of cold weather shoots appear - it does not matter, the greens calmly stand up to -10 ° ะก. If the temperature drops below, and there are already sprouts on the bed, it is necessary to cover them before warming.
- Sorrel is so cold-resistant that the seeds can be planted in the winter and enjoy the young shoots in late March - early April.
- Cilantro or coriander hibernates well in the soil and rises with the first thaws. Then you can add it throughout the whole season.
Important! Dill, cilantro and parsley can be sown throughout the summer, so that fresh greens are always present in the garden.
- Rhubarb is a plant that can be planted even in winter. Seeds are sown in frozen ground. And when rhubarb is propagated by dividing rhizomes, autumn planting is better suited.
- Lettuce - planted in the fall and in early spring you can cut the young, juicy leaves.
Radish
Sub-winter sowing of radish has its pros and cons. The disadvantages include the fact that the plant may die in winter. But the benefits are much greater. With this planting, the seeds will be hardened and only the strongest of them will sprout, in the end we will get exceptionally high-quality vegetables. In order for radishes not to die from frost, it is enough to choose the right time for planting. It should be sown in late autumn in the frozen ground, it is very important that the thaw should not be followed by a cooling, as it is detrimental to the plant.
When the temperature rises, the seeds will begin to germinate and will not survive the winter. Unfortunately, it is impossible to determine the exact time of sowing and guarantee a good harvest. There remains to rely on their own experience and weather forecast.
Bow
Can and should be planted onions before winter. Best of all, small onions with a diameter of not more than 1 cm are suitable for autumn planting. It is important that the tubers take root before the cold, but they do not sprout. It is recommended to mulch the soil after planting and cover with branches. Such a cover will contribute to the retention of moisture in the soil. In the spring, all this is removed and the bed warms up in the sun, onion arrows will not keep you waiting long.
Read also why you need soil mulching.
Carrot
What else is planted in the fall in the country, if not carrots. This type of fit is perfect for her. The best time for landing is the end of November. In this case, the planting is carried out in frozen ground and they have no chance to germinate ahead of time.
Important! Regardless of what crops are planted before winter, the number of seeds during sowing should be increased. by 30%.
Beet
Favorable temperature for sowing beets from -3 ° C to -5 ° C. After planting, it is desirable to cover the beds with foliage or needles, this will help the plant to better winter. In the spring, shelter must be carefully removed and loosened the soil. In order for the first shoots to appear very quickly, you can cover the beets with a film, this will significantly speed up the process.
Cabbage, beans, peas, potatoes and cucumbers have a beneficial effect on the beets in the garden.
Garlic
Planted in September, and before the cold he manages to take root. For planting select the largest teeth, without damage and stains. Winter garlic is very cold resistant.
Did you know? All that can be planted in the fall, well rooted, you can harvest on average 2 weeks earlier than after spring sowing.Undoubtedly, there are risks in autumn sowing, but if you follow the rules and plant in time, you will not only get an early harvest, but also free up time for arranging the site and planting other plants in spring.