Grow a Thriving Cool Season Garden: Tips for Planting Onions, Broccoli, Carrots, Lettuce, and More!

Join me in my latest gardening task as I plant a variety of cool vegetable crops in my garden. In this video, I’ll walk you through the planting process for each type of seedling and seed, focusing on their specific spacing needs and their resilience to cold weather.
- *Peas:* Space seeds about an inch apart; hardy down to 20°F
- **Onion Seedlings**: Space these approximately 4-6 inches apart; onions can withstand temperatures as low as 20°F.
- **Leek Seedlings**: Set these about 6 inches apart; leeks are resilient down to 10°F.
- **Shallot Seedlings**: Space them 6-8 inches apart; shallots handle temperatures just below freezing.
- **Carrots**: Sow seeds 2-3 inches apart in the row; carrots can survive temperatures down to 15°F.
- **Broccoli Seedlings**: Plant these 18 inches apart; broccoli is hardy to 25°F.
- **Cabbage Seedlings**: Space these 12-24 inches apart depending on variety; they can handle down to 26°F.
- **Kale Seedlings**: Plant these about 12-15 inches apart; kale can tolerate temperatures as low as 5°F when well-established.
- **Brussels Sprouts Seedlings**: Plant these 24 inches apart; they are hardy to 20°F and improve in flavor after a frost.
- **Lettuce**: Space these 8-12 inches apart; lettuce can handle light frosts down to about 28°F.
Watch as I detail the soil preparation, care tips, and how to get the most out of these resilient plants during the cooler months. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these tips will help you extend your growing season and enjoy a bountiful harvest.
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[@RobinGardens]

Shallots will be fine planted like you did.
I like to plant y leeks deep to get plenty of nice white blanched stem.
Your asparagus looks marvelous.

[@TayloredAcres]

Thank you for sharing! Good to hear about the shallots, and I think I'll replant some of the leeks deeper per your recommendation!