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hello there my father and myself have a allotment and are currently looking at what to grow during the winter months any ideas thanks

Here's a few -
http://www.realseeds.co.uk/orientalgreens.html
plus garlic , onions and so on . Never too late to stick something in

I've just put some carrots in, and will be planting garlic shortly.

Ive only grown carrots the once Ive never grown garlic ill have another go

root veg and sprouts are in also have chillies and few other things planted in the poly tunnel

Garlic always grows well, but for the best results, plant before the first frost (i.e.: autumn). I don't know if it is an 'old wife’s tale', but I am led to believe that a good frost aids the growing process, as it is meant to assist with ‘forcing’ the parent bulb to divide. This, in turn, results in a garlic head with lots of good sized bulbs, not a few large ones.

Kale is also a good hardy crop, although it tends to remain dormant during the winter and suddenly ‘bloom’ once the days get a bit longer (end of February / early March). I think that it may be a bit late to grow it from seed now: I usually plant it in the garden in September, after the plants have grown to about 3 inches.

Lastly, the other winter crop that I grow are leeks, although, as with the kale, it may be a bit late to sow them now. Mind you, if we have a mild autumn, they may grow well!

How could I forget winter lettuce!

Sept is a bit late for stuff from seed or even rooted young plants. Anything young growing now will be ready January on. Your chance is to plan a winter rotation next year after your main crop. If you're thinking of stocks for shortages/survival then you need to grow essentials like potatos, beans, carrots and preserve the excess for winter use. Let us know what you have planned as I have an allotment and always learning from others.