Suggestions, please, for perennials that I can plant or forage for winter (October through to February) salad leaves.
I know this is unseasonal, but I'm trying to come up with ideas now so that I can source and plant fairly soon.
I guess either this isn't a common interest or no one could think of any! In case it is the latter, these are what I have come up with:
Rumex acetosa (common sorrel)
Watercress
Viola sempervirens (Evergreen violet)
Malva spp. (Mallow)
Claytonia (Purslane)
Brassica oleracea (Perennial brassica)
Allium ampeloprasum (Babington's Leek)
Any other suggestions gratefully received!
Well I like the nettle tips, and they grow all year round.
Well I like the nettle tips, and they grow all year round.
I like them cooked, but I'm particularly looking for raw leaves. I guess dead nettle should be able to be picked all year. I'll keep a part of the patch from flowering.
What about using a glass cloche or greenhouse to keep them warm all year round?