Onions, garlic, dill, parsley, celery, lettuce—we can't imagine a holiday table without these green vegetables; we want to eat them every day. And not just when they're growing in the garden! How can you grow vitamin-rich greens that will enhance the flavor of your dishes and boost your health, in a greenhouse, on a balcony, or on a windowsill? The materials in this section will help you navigate the complex issues of spring and fall sowing of familiar and unfamiliar crops. How do you determine the right sowing times? Should you oversow them in the summer or leave the roots of the plants? How can you protect against pests, make the soil fertile, and avoid harming the harvest?
Spinach is an essential source of iron and helps raise hemoglobin levels. When should you start planting spinach? How do you grow it?