Winter Gardening in Kansas City: What to Plant and When

• Garlic: Plant cloves before the ground freezes for a harvest in the coming summer.

Late November to Early December

• Spinach: Plant late fall for an early spring harvest.
• Arugula: Same as spinach, plant now to enjoy fresh greens at winter’s end.

January

• Onion Sets: Depending on the weather, you can plant these early in the year.
• Seed Planning: Not planting, but this is the time to buy seeds for spring, including peas, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes.

Late February to Early March

• Peas: Get these in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked for a spring harvest.
• Lettuce: Start indoors or in a cold frame for an early start.
• Kale: Can be started indoors or in a cold frame for transplanting in early spring.
• Cabbage: Start indoors to transplant after the last frost.
• Broccoli: Same as cabbage, start indoors for transplanting in spring.

It’s important to note that actual planting times can shift based on the specific conditions of the year, such as an unusually warm or cold winter. Always be prepared to protect your plants with row covers if a sudden freeze is expected after planting.

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