Winter Vegetable Plants for Mild Climates

Winter vegetable plants for mild-winter gardens, shipped as live, established cool-season transplants ready to plant now.

Where winters stay mild, such as coastal California, the low desert Southwest, South Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast, winter is prime vegetable season. Kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Asian greens like pac choi, tatsoi and mizuna grow steadily through the short days, without the heat that makes them bolt in spring. Peas climb and set pods through the cool months, and in coastal California, artichokes and cardoons establish over winter. Skip the seeds with our 2" to 3" starter plants and harvest sooner.

Browse the full selection below. | Also available: Fruits & Vegetables, Kale Plants, Spinach Plants, Lettuce Plants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In mild-winter regions, winter is one of the most productive vegetable seasons. Where temperatures rarely drop below the mid-20s, cool-season crops like kale, broccoli, cabbage and leafy greens grow straight through winter. Shorter days slow growth a little, but the cool temperatures keep plants from bolting, and many crops taste sweeter after cold nights. In most mild-winter areas, plant from fall through midwinter. Heading crops like broccoli and cauliflower should go in first, because they need several weeks of cool weather to size up before spring warmth. This matters most in the warmest areas, like the low desert, where the cool season ends early. Quick leafy greens like mizuna, tatsoi, mustard greens and pac choi can be planted later into winter. Get peas in early enough to flower and set pods before warm weather arrives. Brassicas are the backbone: kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and collards all thrive in mild winters. Asian greens like pac choi, tatsoi, mizuna and komatsuna grow fast and are ready in weeks. Artichokes and cardoons do best in Mediterranean climates like coastal California, where winters are cool enough for them to produce buds. Browse the full selection above for current availability. Usually not. Kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli and peas tolerate hard frosts, and cauliflower and Asian greens handle light frost. If temperatures in the low 20s are forecast, cover plants with frost cloth or row cover. In mild climates the bigger risk is a warm spell. Keep plants evenly watered, and harvest greens and broccoli before a stretch of 75°F+ weather pushes them to bolt. We stand behind every plant we ship. If your plant arrives damaged, send us a photo within a few days of delivery and we'll arrange a free replacement.

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