Cold-Hardy Crops You Can Plant Early (Even Before “Gardening Season”)

If the soil is workable, you can often plant *something*—even when warm-season crops are still weeks away. Cold-hardy vegetables love cool temperatures and often taste better because they grow slowly.

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Easy cold-hardy crops to start with

• Peas
• Spinach
• Lettuce and salad greens
• Radishes
• Kale (timing depends on your climate)

Protection that’s actually worth it

A simple row cover buys you flexibility during spring weather whiplash.

Recommended gear (affiliate)

• Frost cloth

- Frost cloth (Amazon link)

• Raised bed hoop tunnel

- Raised bed hoop tunnel (Amazon link)

• Seed storage organizer

- Seed storage organizer (Amazon link)

FAQ

Will a late frost kill these crops? Many tolerate light frosts; protect them for hard freezes.