November is a great time to sow cold-resistant vegetables, herbs and flowers

"Although the weather is already chilly, farmers know that November is not the end, but the beginning of a new harvest. This is a great time to sow cold-resistant vegetables, herbs and flowers.

 

With proper preparation, this late sowing ensures an early harvest as soon as the snow melts and makes spring work much easier.

 

“I always sow in November – you just need to catch the moment when the soil is not yet frozen, but has cooled down enough so that the seeds do not germinate before winter,” smiles Regina from Kelmė, a long-time gardener.

 

What to sow now

 

According to Regina, you can still plant winter onions and garlic at the beginning of the month. “If the soil is still loose – plant boldly,” she says.

 

The whole of November is suitable for sowing carrots, beets, turnips, spinach, parsley, dill and even peas.

 

“The beauty of such sowing is that in the spring everything sprouts by itself – while others are still looking for seeds, you can already see the greens,” Regina laughs.

 

Key tips

 

Before sowing, I loosen the soil and dry it a little – seeds can start to mold in wet soil, – says Regina.

 

She always soaks garlic and onions in a warm salt solution for a short time – this is a natural disinfection.

 

After sowing root crops, she covers the beds with dry hay or leaves – such mulch protects the seeds from temperature fluctuations.

 

“Sowing in November is like an investment. You do a little now, and in the spring you can already enjoy the harvest,” says Regina.”