April 21, 2020

Cool Season Veggies: Plant Now for a Delicious Early Harvest

Cool season veggies are the first true sign that gardening season has finally arrived. These hardy crops don’t just tolerate chilly weather—they love it. Broccoli, lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, kale, cabbage, and many more cool-loving varieties are ready to plant now, long before the heat of summer.

Because cool season veggies thrive in early spring’s cold soil temperatures, they’re perfect whether you’re a seasoned grower or trying vegetable gardening for the first time. They establish quickly, grow vigorously, and reward you with crisp, flavorful harvests before warm-weather crops even get started.

Keep an eye on the forecast: if nighttime temperatures dip below freezing, simply cover your cool season veggies with an old sheet, frost cloth, or even a cardboard box. Smaller pots can be brought indoors for the night. With just a bit of protection, these plants bounce back beautifully.

Below is a sampling of the varieties you’ll find across our stores this spring. Please note: supplies and selection will vary at each Mahoney’s location.

 

Arugula

 

Beans

Blue Lake Bush

Golden Wax

Green & Gold

Kentucky Blue

 

Beets

Bull’s Blood

 

Broccoli

Destiny

Green Magic

 

Brussell Sprouts

Jade Cross

 

Cabbage 

China Express

Copenhagen

Red Express

 

Carrot

Danvers 126

 

Cauliflower

 

Collard Greens 

Georgia

 

Kale 

Biera

Red Russian

Tuscano

Vates

 

Lettuce

Allstar Gourmet Mix

Butercrunch

Iceberg

Mesculin

Red Fire

Romaine

Sandy

Wildfire Mix

 

Pak Choi

Bopak

Joi Choi

 

Peas

Dwarf Grey Sugar

Sugar Snap

Tall Telephone

 

Spinach

Avon

Bloomsdale

 

Swiss Chard

Bright Lights

Ruby Red

Grown locally in our Woburn, MA greenhouses, you’ll love our Uncle Mike’s herbs and veggies! Stop in at your local Mahoney’s or shop online!