Winter crops?

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    Will the likes of cabbage and cauliflower grow over winter if sown now? What about beetroot?
     
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    Beetroot can stay in the ground until quite late in the year. Best covered with straw in case of frost. BUT I don't think they would even sprout this late in the season.

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      You could probably still get away with sowing one of the varieties of spring cabbage now FC. Especially if you can start them off under cover in a greenhouse or cold frame. :dbgrtmb:
       
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        sowed some spring cabbage 7 days ago and there up already in pots
         
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          Thanks all :)

          Any particular variety of spring cabbage to look for?
           
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          Turnips,:biggrin:
           
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            You could try 'April' or 'Spring Hero' FC, I've had satisfactory results from late sowings using those varieties in the past. :dbgrtmb:
             
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              Ah, but would they be the English turnips, or the Scottish ones (swede a.k.a. tumshie)? :snork:
               
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              Thanks Trunky - I'll try to get to the garden centre tomorrow.
               
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              I thought Swede was Swedish?
               
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                Well, I planted some plug plants of cabbage and cauliflower. .....will let you know if I have any luck[emoji3] [emoji256]

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