Winter vegetables, also known as cool-season vegetables and winter crops, are hardy vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Plant winter vegetables during the late summer or early fall well before the first frost. Depending on the growing season of that particular vegetable, your winter vegetables should be ready for a winter harvest or early spring harvest. If you live in a climate with particularly cold weather during the winter months, consider protecting your garden bed with a floating row cover or a [cold frame](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-a-cold-frame-in-your-garden).

Explore some of the most popular vegetables to include in your winter garden.

1. __Beets__: [Beets](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-beets-in-a-home-garden) are bright red root vegetables rich in fiber, iron, and vitamin C. 
2. __Brussels sprouts__: [Brussels sprouts](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts-in-your-home-garden) are small, leafy green vegetables that thrive in cooler weather conditions. 
3. __Radishes__: Typically served as a garnish on tacos or roasted in garlic butter, these [root crops](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-radishes) are an excellent addition to winter vegetable gardens. 
4. __Turnips__: [Turnips](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-turnips-in-your-home-garden) are a type of root vegetable known for growing tall leaves above short, bulbous roots.
5. __Arugula__: These cold-hardy, [leafy vegetables](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-arugula-in-your-garden) have a slightly peppery flavor that is perfect for winter salad mixes.
6. __Collard greens__: A staple of Southern cooking, [collard greens](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-collard-greens-in-your-garden) are a nutritious leafy vegetable great for sautéing or mixing into a broth. Sauté these winter veggies as part of a comforting stir-fry dish.
7. __Leeks__: [Leeks](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-leeks) have large stems with a flavor similar to that of an onion. Include these winter vegetables in a soup for extra flavor.
8. __Parsnips__: These cold-hardy vegetables resemble carrots and complement meat dishes when roasted with garlic. Plant [parsnips](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-parsnips-in-your-home-garden) in loamy soil for the best results.
9. __Swiss chard__: [Swiss chard](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-swiss-chard) is a sturdy leafy green rich in nutrients like vitamins A and C. These leafy green vegetables work well in winter salads or sautéed as a side dish.
10. __Kohlrabi__: [Kohlrabi](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-kohlrabi-in-your-backyard-garden) is a type of wild cabbage that is rich in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Explore several types of Kohlrabi to decide which is best for your garden. 
11. __Rutabagas__: The result of a cross between turnips and cabbages, rutabagas have a slightly bitter taste and are usually yellow or purple in appearance. [Mashed rutabagas](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cut-a-rutabaga) are the most common preparation, but you can also roast, fry, or blend them into winter soups.
12. __Butternut squash__: This [winter squash](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/butternut-squash-plant-guide) is a flavorful base for winter soups, particularly when paired with other vegetables like garlic and onions.
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Winter vegetables are hardy vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Explore some of the most common types of winter vegetables.

Winter vegetables are hardy vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Explore some of the most common types of winter vegetables.

12 Winter Vegetables You Can Grow in Fall and Winter

Winter vegetables, also known as cool-season vegetables and winter crops, are hardy vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Plant winter vegetables during the late summer or early fall well before the first frost. Depending on the growing season of that particular vegetable, your winter vegetables should be ready for a winter harvest or early spring harvest. If you live in a climate with particularly cold weather during the winter months, consider protecting your garden bed with a floating row cover or a <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-a-cold-frame-in-your-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-use-a-cold-frame-in-your-garden","linkCopy":"cold frame","category":null}'>cold frame</a>.

What Are Winter Vegetables?

Explore some of the most popular vegetables to include in your winter garden.<ol class="mc-m-4"><li class="mc-my-4"> 1. Beets: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-beets-in-a-home-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-beets-in-a-home-garden","linkCopy":"Beets","category":null}'>Beets</a> are bright red root vegetables rich in fiber, iron, and vitamin C. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 2. Brussels sprouts: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts-in-your-home-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts-in-your-home-garden","linkCopy":"Brussels sprouts","category":null}'>Brussels sprouts</a> are small, leafy green vegetables that thrive in cooler weather conditions. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 3. Radishes: Typically served as a garnish on tacos or roasted in garlic butter, these <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-radishes' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-radishes","linkCopy":"root crops","category":null}'>root crops</a> are an excellent addition to winter vegetable gardens. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 4. Turnips: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-turnips-in-your-home-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-turnips-in-your-home-garden","linkCopy":"Turnips","category":null}'>Turnips</a> are a type of root vegetable known for growing tall leaves above short, bulbous roots. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 5. Arugula: These cold-hardy, <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-arugula-in-your-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-arugula-in-your-garden","linkCopy":"leafy vegetables","category":null}'>leafy vegetables</a> have a slightly peppery flavor that is perfect for winter salad mixes. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 6. Collard greens: A staple of Southern cooking, <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-collard-greens-in-your-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-and-care-for-collard-greens-in-your-garden","linkCopy":"collard greens","category":null}'>collard greens</a> are a nutritious leafy vegetable great for sautéing or mixing into a broth. Sauté these winter veggies as part of a comforting stir-fry dish. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 7. Leeks: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-leeks' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-leeks","linkCopy":"Leeks","category":null}'>Leeks</a> have large stems with a flavor similar to that of an onion. Include these winter vegetables in a soup for extra flavor. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 8. Parsnips: These cold-hardy vegetables resemble carrots and complement meat dishes when roasted with garlic. Plant <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-parsnips-in-your-home-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-parsnips-in-your-home-garden","linkCopy":"parsnips","category":null}'>parsnips</a> in loamy soil for the best results. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 9. Swiss chard: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-swiss-chard' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-swiss-chard","linkCopy":"Swiss chard","category":null}'>Swiss chard</a> is a sturdy leafy green rich in nutrients like vitamins A and C. These leafy green vegetables work well in winter salads or sautéed as a side dish. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 10. Kohlrabi: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-kohlrabi-in-your-backyard-garden' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-grow-kohlrabi-in-your-backyard-garden","linkCopy":"Kohlrabi","category":null}'>Kohlrabi</a> is a type of wild cabbage that is rich in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. Explore several types of Kohlrabi to decide which is best for your garden. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 11. Rutabagas: The result of a cross between turnips and cabbages, rutabagas have a slightly bitter taste and are usually yellow or purple in appearance. <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cut-a-rutabaga' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-cut-a-rutabaga","linkCopy":"Mashed rutabagas","category":null}'>Mashed rutabagas</a> are the most common preparation, but you can also roast, fry, or blend them into winter soups. </li><li class="mc-my-4"> 12. Butternut squash: This <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/butternut-squash-plant-guide' target='_blank' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/butternut-squash-plant-guide","linkCopy":"winter squash","category":null}'>winter squash</a> is a flavorful base for winter soups, particularly when paired with other vegetables like garlic and onions. </li></ol>

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