Brussels sprouts can stay in the vegetable patch for a very long time – even into spring Photo: picture alliance/dpa
From BZ/dpa
Leeks and Brussels sprouts can remain in the bed until early spring. But what about more delicate vegetables?
If there is no severe frost, even sensitive vegetables such as Celery, Chinese cabbage, carrots, root parsley and Beetroot remain in the bed well into November.
The vegetables still benefit from warm, sunny days in autumn and continue to grow, according to the experts at the Bavarian Garden Academy.
Leek and Brussels sprouts can even stay outside until spring without any problems. This also saves space in the warehouse.
But if severe frosts are announced, you should cover the bed with fleece.
Store vegetables properly
After harvesting, root vegetables are best stored in boxes in the basement – uncleaned and including the adhering soil.
It is important that the room is not too warm and the humidity is low.
The large, heavy specimens should be in the boxes at the bottom. This avoids pressure points on the tubers. It also keeps the smaller fruits, which dry out quicker, close at hand, making it easier to use them up first.