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Winter greenhouse bounty Plant up winter veg

Summer greenhouse crops may be coming to an end, but that’s no excuse to let your greenhouse stand empty over winter. October is the perfect time to plant up hardy crops that will give tasty pickings throughout the leaner winter months and well into spring. From spicy salad leaves and buttery lettuce to stalwart spinach and vitamin-packed kales, now is the time to reinvent your winter greenhouse space into a powerhouse that’s packed with delicious and nutritious leafy edibles.

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