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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

I Spent A Decade Growing and Harvesting Winter Vegetables for Restaurants – These 7 Unsung Heroes Are Ideal for Hearty December Dishes

Winter vegetables such as cabbage and parsnips are harvested from the garden.

When you mention December harvests, most people will think straight away of those classic festive vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and cabbage. It may be surprising what a selection of vegetables can be picked in mid-winter, so here I look at some of those lesser-known vegetables to harvest in December.

Having year-round harvests from a vegetable garden requires some planning, but there is a long list of cold-hardy crops that can be freshly picked for winter dinner plates. Get it right, and you can enjoy nutritious winter greens, hearty roots, unique brassicas, and peppery leaves.

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