I love being a Landscape Designer in Santa Clarita, and I am lucky enough to be teaming up tomorrow with my friend, Tina Landrum to speak at Green Thumb Nursery in Newhall. Since one of the benefits of living here is the year round gardening and it is the Harvest Faire, Tina and I will be talking about Edible Winter Gardening.
So, I thought I’d give you a list of the plants I’ll be talking about tomorrow. We’ll also be highlighting organics, organic practices, nutrition and how growing your own food nurtures both body and soul.
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| Pak Choy |
Winter Vegetables:
What to Plant (Seedlings) When to Plant It
Arugula August – January
Bok Choy Sept – Oct
Kale July – September
Lettuce August – October
Spinach August – October
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| Kale |
Better late than never, here are a few that will still very likely work, although we are a few months behind. It has been very, very hot so I think we’ll still have more than half a chance!
What to Plant (Seedlings) When to Plant It
Broccoli June – July
Cabbage Mid July
Swiss Chard July – August
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| Swiss Chard |
Bulbs (or sets)
Garlic August – October
Onions August – October
Shallots August – October
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| Onion Field – Fillmore |
Winter Herbs:
What to Plant (Seedlings) When to Plant It
Cilantro Sept – December
Dill Sept – December
Oregano All year round – a perennial!
Parsley Sept – December
Sorrel Most of the year cooler is better
Thyme All year round – a perennial!
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| Sorrel |
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| Radishes & Beets |
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| Carrots & Beets |
I like to succession plant the lettuces, if you plant new plants or seeds every few weeks, you will lengthen your harvest. As one set of lettuces are cut back, new will be growing and you can have lettuce till it gets to hot.
Seeds of Arugula, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach and Swiss Chard can also be planted a little bit late it just means that you’ll have smaller more delicate plants – which usually means sweeter leaves.
If you’d like a little more detail about planting your garden and didn’t make it to Green Thumb today, read a bit more in How To Grow A Winter Vegetable Garden.
If you would like help beautifying your life, think about creating a garden with me. You can call me at 661-917-3521, contact me via email at [email protected] or visit my website.
