In January, there is still time to start and grow some cool season veggies before it gets too warm.

Here is what I recommend starting until mid-February.

cool season veggies lettuce seeds

1. Lettuce – lettuce is SO EASY and abundant to grow from seed. This is one veggie that won’t need to buy from the grocery store; just get started now! Lettuce can only be grown as a cool season veggie, which is why you might have seen it bolt in the summer.

2. Carrots – one of those overlooked veggies, homegrown carrots are so much tastier and more tender than store-bought. The trick with these guys is always planting them with lettuce or tomatoes (season permitting). It is really easy to just sprinkle some carrot seeds around or with lettuce seeds. Don’t worry about rows!

3. Beets – another overlooked veggie in the home garden. Beets, like carrots, can be grown almost year-round in our climate. Again, plant with lettuce, so they are happier.

4. Spinach – have you had a hard time growing it? You are probably growing it in the wrong season! Spinach loves cool seasons and bolts during the few months before summer solstice but grown now shouldn’t bolt for you. Plant and replant August through March and harvest as needed.

If you need tips on starting seeds, check out our YouTube video!

 

Learn how to prep your garden soil here: How to Prep Garden Soil for Vegetable Gardens, and read The Greenery’s Vegetable Guide for more info!