Vegetable Plants - Winters are boon for Home Gardening

Let's peek at some of the best vegetables that can be grown during the winter in India.

Suitable Temperature - 10-30 degree Celcius

Let's look at these easy growing plants in winter.

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1. Carrot

• Carrots are a rich source of beta carotene, fibre, vitamin K, potassium. Other health benefits are low cholesterol level.

• Germination Time - 8 to 10 days.

• Direct Sun Light helps in growth

• Lightweight soil is suitable for the carrot.

2. Spinach (Palak)

• Palak is a great vegetable for boosting immunity. It also helps in maintaining good blood pressure.

• Germination Time - 5 to 14 days.

• Needs indirect sunlight and a good amount of water

• Soil should be rich in mineral and nitrogen.

3. Capsicum

• Capsicum makes a great vegetable to go in salads. It is an excellent source of vitamin A & C.

• Germination Time - Approx 14 days.

• Very versatile in growing.

• Any soil mixed with compost is suitable for capsicum.

4. Cauliflower and Cabbage

• Excellent source of Vitamin. Cauliflower and cabbage are the most suitable as a daily vegetable at home.

• Germination Time - Approx 14 days.

• Easy to grow in pots.

• Lightweight soil is suitable.

5. Mirco Greens

Microgreens grow easily in winter with a light amount of sunlight. Microgreens like mustard, fenugreek, radish, coriander etc can be grown in a number of ways.

• Excellent in flavour and a rich source of multi nutrition.

• Germination Time - Depends on the plant

• Easy to grow in pots.

• Lightweight soil, GroMat, Soil mixed with compost is suitable.

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Growing vegetables at home is one of the best experiences in life. We can control the quality of water and soil when we grow the vegetables we consume. We at Bhuyantra have a variety of different potting mix that can be useful. Click here to check all products.