Veg for Winter

[Lazy Daisy]

I am thinking of 'doing' some veg over winter. I would like to  do them in tubs about 14" across and a foot deep. What would you recommend. It would be nice if they were things that I could use during the winter or early spring. I also need to know what sort of compost to use. I was also thinking of lining the pots with bubble wrap. Am I daydreaming or is it possible. I also have a light but not bright cellar I could put the pots in or a tiny plastic unheated greenhouse thingy. Any info will be gratefully received.

[Lazy Daisy]

[calendula]

I would opt for quick turn around oriental salads such as mizuna, mibuna, mustards etc, + spinach, endive, and you might be in time for some of the radishes and chicories

[saddad]

Sounds good to me... and try some overwinter onion sets if you can leave them in until June.
;D

[Grant]

Spring greens & Rocket. 

[Lazy Daisy]

Spring greens, yes, love 'em, why didn't I think of that. Will they be ok outside or can I do them in the cellar???

[Grant]

I have plug plants which I have potted on individually to get a good root system on them.  I will plant them out before the frosts and they will be ok outside all winter.

[Rosyred]

My spring cabbages are all in, hope slugs don't eat too many. Spinach coming through now too as I sowed direct.

[micsmum]

When can I plant the cabage for "spring greens"? Is it now?
Helen

[Grant]

If you put them in now, watch out for the slugs & snails and the pigeons.

[micsmum]

Thanks Grant - Will start them in pots I think as the ground isn't quite cleared yet.
.Helen