Pots of Crops for Autumn and Winter
Choosing the Right Containers and Soil
Ideal Conditions for Cool Season Vegetables
Leafy Greens to Grow
Leafy Greens to choose are:
Spinach which is nutrient rich and grows well in partial shade.
Lettuce – various varieties can be grown in planters for a continuous harvest.
Swiss Chard is very hardy and copes well with cooler temperatures.
Brassicas for Containers
Brassicas like:
Kale, a great source of essential nutrients and very hardy.
Cabbage, easy to grow and a reliable vegetable for Winter. The Green Gonzales is a compact variety suitable for a container.
Broccoli and Cauliflower both crop well grown in containers.
Root Vegetables for Your Winter Harvest
Root Veggies such as:
Carrots, which need space and depth to grow well.
Beetroot thrives in large containers.
Other Edible Container Crops
Other edibles that crop well in containers are:
Onions, grown either from onion sets or seedlings, and relatively easy to grow in containers.
Broad Beans are an excellent choice for a Winter container.
Garlic, planted in Autumn will provide a harvest in Spring.
Peas and Snap peas are among the easiest container veg to grow in Winter and, once the pods are produced, regular harvesting will result in more crops. They will require a support to climb up, as will Runner Beans, also well-suited to containers.
