The Base Collectives Winter Veggie Garden Staples
Each Thursday we round up these responses and share them with you.
Pumpkin
The most delicious and versatile Winter vegetable in our humble opinions. Think of all the pumpkin soups, pumpkin pies & roast pumpkin dinners you could be having.
Some recipes to make with your Pumpkin Harvest:
The easiest way to cook pumpkin
Pumpkin and ricotta filo pastries
Classic pumpkin soup
Our TOP TIP for growing pumpkin:
Pumpkins are very thirsty plants and need lots of water, but try to keep foliage and fruit dry unless it’s a sunny day. Dampness will make rot and other diseases more likely.
Snow Peas
Such a good vegetable to grow - especially if you have kids, as there's always an abundance of harvest for tasty and healthy treats.
Some recipes to make with your Snow Pea Harvest:
Snow peas with butter and lemon
Fried rice with peas and snow peas
Simple snow peas salad
Our TOP TIP for growing snow peas:
When the pea plants reach a height of 5 cm, spread a layer of straw or chopped leaves over the soil. This will keep the soil moist and cool, and prevent weeds from growing in the garden bed.
Lettuce
A super easy Winter crop to grow if you're just working on your green-thumb. The perfect Winter veggie garden staple.
Some recipes to make with your Lettuce Harvest:
Lettuce salad with tomato and cucumber
Asian chicken lettuce wraps
Simple lettuce and parmesan salad
Our TOP TIP for growing lettuce:
Harvesting lettuce in the morning gives you the best flavor.
Broccoli
Broccoli should absolutely be a staple in your veggie garden this Winter. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it's super easy to grow and doesn't require much maintenance which is always a plus!
Some recipes to make with your broccoli Harvest:
Sweetcorn and broccoli slice
Chicken and broccoli alfredo
Broccoli and cheese casserole
Our TOP TIP for growing broccoli:
A layer of mulch will retain moisture in the soil.
Broad Beans
A cool season crop, broadbeans are a great addition to your Winter veggie garden. They are a good source of fibre, high in protein, iron and zinc, great in a variety of dishes.
Some recipes to make with your broccoli Harvest:
Broad bean falafels
Orecchiette with broad beans, butter and parmesan
Fresh broad bean and fennel salad
Our TOP TIP for growing broccoli:
Aphids attack new broad bean growth so check plants regularly and spray with water or use a soap spray.
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