Start the year with a garden full of goodies. Our December Planting Tips give you the best winter veggies and flowers to get a head start on spring, all available from the Anawalt Nursery.
Arugula
Plant now → Harvest in late winter or early spring
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Keep soil evenly moist.
- Plant 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart.
- Harvest leaves when they are 2 – 3 inches long.
Bok Choy
Plant now → Harvest in early winter
- Mix fertilizer into the soil before planting.
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- It only takes 4-6 weeks to grow. Needs 3-5 hours of sun per day.
Cabbage
Plant now → Harvest in late winter or early spring
- Sow in sandy soil with full sun exposure.
- Don’t plant with broccoli and cauliflower, as they require similar nutrients and deplete the soil too quickly.
- Depending on what size head you want, plant 12 to 24 inches apart.
- Till in aged manure or compost to prepare soil.
Turnip
Plant now → Harvest in winter
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Harvest when bulbs are around 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Plant in sandy soil.
- They only take 30 – 60 days to grow.
Calendula
Plant now → Bloom in spring
- Attracts bees and other pollinators, making this a great flower for vegetable gardens.
- Plant in full sun.
- Keep soil pH range between 5.5 – 7.0.
- Sow seeds 6 – 12 inches apart.
Lupine
Plant now → Bloom in spring
- Plant in full sun.
- Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or chill in the fridge for a week before planting.
- Fertilize with a plant food high in phosphorus.
- Can plant as annuals or perennials.
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