Autumn & Winter crops

[francesbh]

I'm currently planning my allotment, and want to make sure that I've got some crops throughout the period October - March - has anyone got any suggestions as to what I could plant that will give a decent yield?  Ideally a few things that I can plant in August when I've harvested some summer crops and got extra space.

Many thanks

[francesbh]

[Merry Tiller]

Savoy cabbage, sprouting broccoli, leeks, parsnips, celeriac, sprouts, kale.................... just for starters

[Svea]

leeks can follow on from your potatos, for instance. i started mine off in a pot in may i think, then transplanted in august (actually, i wanted to transplant in august, didnt get round to until mid-september)
they are now a small leek size - which is perfect as i dont like them mature.

cabbages are good, so is purple sprouting broccoli - but PSB needs a long growing season, whereas cabbage can be a 'follow-on' crop

[Derekthefox]

Don't forget some over wintering onions if you have the space, I plant reds to harvest for those early summer salads ...

[Svea]

good call, derek - my reds have taken well. i also put my garlic in at the same time (november it was, i think) as i hope to be able to lift everything early-ish - my plot is small and i need the space for summat else later on. :)

[Derekthefox]

I am fortunate there Svea in having plenty of space, but I still like to try and keep as much stuff going through the winter ...