Saag Kaise Ugaye: Winter green vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, mustard, bathua and coriander are easy to grow at home. They grow rapidly when given light sunlight, right soil and less water. Regular organic fertilizer keeps green vegetables fresh and healthy.
Which vegetables are grown in the field: Winter is considered the season of green vegetables. At this time many types of plants grow rapidly and with less effort one gets abundant greens. If you want to grow chemical-free green vegetables at home, the cold season is perfect for it. Whether you have a small balcony or limited space on your terrace, by following some simple tips you can easily grow a variety of fresh, soft and tasty greens.
Main vegetables to grow in winter
Spinach
Spinach is one of the easiest and fastest greens to grow in winter. Its leaves become harvestable in just 30–40 days. Sow the seeds at a depth of 1–2 cm and keep in light sunlight. Spinach likes cold weather very much.
Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are widely grown in Punjab, Haryana and UP, but it can also be easily grown on the terrace or garden of the house. It grows well in mild to severe winters. Its leaves contain high amounts of iron, fiber and vitamin A.
Fenugreek (Fenugreek Leaves)
Fenugreek is one of the quick growing and low care greens. Its seeds germinate in almost all seasons, but winter is its main season. You can take its first harvest in 25–30 days.
Bathua
Bathua likes cold very much and grows rapidly even in less sunlight. It is a good source of iron, calcium and fiber. It is very easy to grow from seed and does not require much care.
Green Coriander
It not only enhances the taste of food but also grows rapidly in cold. Sow coriander seeds by lightly crushing them, this will speed up germination. The aroma of coriander feels most refreshing only when grown at home.
Soil preparation for growing greens
It is most important for the soil to be nutritious and light for greens.
perfect combination
- 50% garden soil
- 30% well decomposed cow dung or compost
- 20% sand or coco peat
This soil is neither too wet nor hard, due to which the roots spread rapidly.
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Sunlight and water: how much is required?
- For most greens, 4–5 hours of mild sunlight is sufficient.
- Water in less quantity, just enough to keep the soil moist.
- Excessive watering can cause the roots to rot and the plants to turn yellow.
When and how to apply fertilizer?
Give light liquid fertilizer to the plants every 15 days:
- compost tea
- vermiwash
- cow urine
This will make the leaves greener, softer and tastier.
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Organic way to protect from insects
Greens are often infested by pests like aphids and white flies.
to protect against
- Neem oil spray (1–2 times a week)
- Garlic-Ginger Organic Spray
- light spray of soapy water
These measures keep plants healthy without any chemicals.
A lot of vegetables can grow even in a small space
If you do not want to create a new setup for gardening, then all these greens can be easily grown in 8–10 inch pots, trays or grow bags in the balcony. The growth of these greens is faster in winter, hence one does not have to do much hard work.
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