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Growing lettuces and herbs in winter?

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  Posted by scotlandrugbyfan (U13832207) on Monday, 5th September 2011

  I have successfully grown lettuces and herbs along with other vegetables not quite so in my first attempt this year at growing my own vegetables.
  
  I want to grow lettuces and keep my herbs if possible through the winter.
  I have them in pots so can transfer to my windowsill, which unfortunately only gets direct sunlight in the afternoon evening time, hence my worry about the days drawing in. I have a land plot also but guess it'll be too cold. ????
  
  The herbs I use alot are
  
  parsley
  oregano
  thyme
  mint
  basil
  
  
  Also pardon my ignorance but what vegetables can be grown in the winter months. I live in the South West.
  Any advice or help greatly appreciated.
  Thanks.

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  Posted by scotlandrugbyfan (U13832207) on Wednesday, 7th September 2011

  Any help with this please?
  Thanks

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  Posted by thedogcody (U14659366) on Wednesday, 7th September 2011

  Hi
  Mint will died down but survive outdoors-basil I treat as an annual-cant help much more but have found this which is a good read and you should find helpful as regards herbs,hope fully someone else will answer all your questions
  
  
  
  Geoff

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  Posted by Calendula (U2331338) on Wednesday, 7th September 2011

  Last question first - it depends what you mean by "grown in the winter".
  
  You can continue to harvest throughout the winter roots such as parsnips, turnips, swede, jerusalem artichokes, and leaf veg such as cabbages and leeks - but they have to be sown earlier in the year.
  
  Apart from basil all the herbs you mention are perennials so die down in the winter, although parsley may keep going in mild areas. Basil is such a summer herb to me I wouldn't want to use it in the winter, and in any case it needs lots of warmth and light.
  
  Why not pick and dry them in the summer to provide a continuous source?
  
  Lastly salad - normal summer lettuce won't survive in the winter. Google "winter salad leaves" to find out about ones that supposedly will, although I have never had much success with them.
  
  In my view the point about veg growing is that it IS seasonal. You can't grow everything all year round and I think that's a good thing. Spend the winter months planning a really spectacular crop next year

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