Cold season vegetables survive unexpected snow, frost and cold weather during a normal summer growing season. We encourage gardeners new to the mountains to choose exclusively, cold season vegetables. Arugula, asparagus, fava bean, beet, broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, Chinese celery, chicory, corn salad, kale, leek, lettuce, oriental mustard, onion, pac choi, parsnip, pea, radish, spinach, Swiss chard and turnip are all examples of cold season vegetables. Some are indestructible in all forms of frost and snow while others such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower need some protection when very young. Generally all will allow a gardener to ignore mid-summer frost danger.

For additional detailed information see our vegetable information page.

Cold Season Vegetables
       Asparagus
       Beets
       Brassicas
       Carrots
       Celery
       Chicory
       Fava Beans
       Greens
       Lettuce
       Onion
       Leek
       Parsnips
       Peas
       Radishes
       Spinach
       Swiss Chard
       Turnips