![]() ![]() These are the plants that you can cover with some mulch or frost protection fabric, and they’ll be fine with just that. In this article though, we are focusing solely on cool-weather crops that can do okay outside without needing a fancy greenhouse or other accommodations. ![]() This doesn’t mean they’re spent! You can still harvest and enjoy, or even let the plant finish up its lifecycle and save the seed. This is a great way to keep yourself in veggies through most of the year, and it’s also something most gardeners can do with a little plant protection (low tunnels, mulches, cold frames, green houses, etc.), but winter gardening is not what we’re covering in this article.īecause you are growing into the second year of a biennial plant’s lifecycle when overwintering, don’t be surprised if some of your plants bolt. ![]() On the other hand, “winter gardening” or “winter harvesting” is exactly like it sounds: planning the timing of cold-hardy crops and protecting them properly from the cruel temps of winter in order to harvest goodies all year-long. Most people use the term “overwintering” to refer to crops that are grown through the fall and winter to begin harvests in spring. What’s the difference between overwintering and winter gardening/winter harvesting?Įven though they are similar in concept and execution, the main difference between overwintering and winter gardening is your end goals. Some folks also use the term “overwinter” for when they keep a tender plant overwintered in a protected environment-like potting up a basil plant and bringing it indoors during the winter. ![]()
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