Winter here for us in Hawthorn East it definitely means COLD!

• cold long stretches of ‘grey’ cloudy days 

• an average temperature hovering around the low to mid-teens

• occasional frosts –  fingers crossed so far we haven’t had any this winter! 

Our tips for what to grow in winter –

• When the soil is cold, roots take up minimal moisture and nutrients and growth slows right down.

 

• Most seeds will not germinate until the soil warms again in spring, and young seedlings may succumb to the cold before they have a chance to start growing.

• Mid year in mostly about harvesting the traditional winter crops while waiting for the weather to warm up in spring for the sowing and planting of summer vegetables

Many students are enjoying trying cumquat for the first time!

 

 Our winter vegetables that are growing well 

 

Cauliflower and rocket – 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage  –

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pak Choy –