12 winter veg to keep you harvesting until April - Episode 284

If you’ve ever let your vegetable garden wind down after summer, there’s a whole season you’re missing out on. This week on ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah breaks the year into two simple seasons and shows you exactly what to sow now so you can keep picking right through the grey months. From hardy salads and herbs to kales and chards, she shares 12 tried-and-tested crops that genuinely thrive in a UK winter. In this episode, discover:How to divide the gardening year into two simple seasons so you can plan for year-round harvestsWhich 12 tried-and-tested crops Sarah relies on for winter and early spring eatingThe exact sowing window for late-summer and early-autumn sowings, and why timing is crucial if you want strong plants going into winterPractical ways to cook and enjoy your winter veg, including Sarah’s wilted kale salad, and how to use herbs to brighten cold-season saladsProducts mentioned:Lettuce ‘Merveille de Quatre Saisons’:https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lettuce-merveille-de-quatre-saisonsMustard ‘Red Frills’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/mustard-red-frillsFlat-leaf Parsley ‘Giant of Napoli’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/parsley-gigante-di-napoliSpinach ‘Medania’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/spinach-medaniaChard: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/chard-lucullusFlorence Fennel / Bulb Fennel (‘Romanesco’): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/florence-fennel-romanescoSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest