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Smart California Gardeners Choose These 15 Crops for Winter Success

While the rest of the country puts their gardens to bed, smart California gardeners are gearing up for one of the most productive growing seasons of the year! December in California isn't the end—it's the beginning. Discover 15 winter crops that thrive in California's mild climate and will keep your garden producing fresh food all winter long.‪@GardenWithYou‬ 🌱 In this video, you'll discover: ✅ Which crops actually PREFER cool December weather ✅ Best planting techniques for California winter gardens ✅ Harvest timelines for each crop (many ready in 30-60 days!) ✅ Growing zone recommendations (perfect for zones 8-10) ✅ Money-saving tips (stop buying expensive winter produce!) ✅ Companion planting strategies for winter gardens ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why December is California's Secret Gardening Season 0:25 - Welcome & What You'll Learn 1:45 - #15 Radishes (25-30 days to harvest!) 3:00 - #14 Turnips (Sweet winter roots) 4:15 - #13 Arugula (Peppery winter greens) 5:30 - #12 Beets (Earthy sweetness) 6:45 - #11 Swiss Chard (Colorful & indestructible) 8:00 - #10 Kale (Frost makes it sweeter!) 9:15 - #9 Lettuce (Winter's easiest crop) 10:30 - #8 Spinach (Nutrient powerhouse) 11:45 - #7 Carrots (Cool soil = sweet carrots) 13:00 - #6 Broccoli (December is perfect!) 14:15 - #5 Cauliflower (Winter wonder) 15:30 - #4 Peas (Nature's candy) 16:45 - #3 Cilantro (Months of harvest) 18:00 - #2 Onions (Plant now, harvest summer) 19:15 - #1 GARLIC (30+ years of tradition!) 20:30 - Conclusion & Top 5 Recap 21:30 - Your Next Steps 🏆 TOP 5 DECEMBER CROPS FOR CALIFORNIA: #5 - Peas (snap, snow, shelling - all amazing!) #4 - Cauliflower (purple, white, romanesco varieties) #3 - Cilantro (plant now, harvest through April) #2 - Onions (sets or transplants for summer harvest) #1 - GARLIC (must plant in fall/winter for best results!) 💚 WHY PLANT IN DECEMBER IN CALIFORNIA? California's mild winters are perfect for cool-season crops that: Taste BETTER in cool weather (sweeter, less bitter) Don't bolt as they do in summer heat Require less water than summer gardens Grow steadily without temperature stress Provide fresh organic produce all winter Save $300-500 on grocery bills Keep your garden productive year-round 🌍 CALIFORNIA ZONES COVERED: This video is perfect for: Zone 8 (Central Valley, parts of Bay Area) Zone 9 (Coastal California, LA, San Diego) Zone 10 (Southern California, warmest regions) Some crops work in Zone 7 with protection! 📍 SPECIFIC REGIONS: Los Angeles & Southern California San Diego County Bay Area (San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose) Sacramento & Central Valley Orange County Ventura County Inland Empire 🌡️ DECEMBER PLANTING TIPS FOR CALIFORNIA: 1. Start with transplants for faster harvest (broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce) 2. Direct sow fast growers (radishes, arugula, spinach) 3. Plant garlic cloves by mid-December for best results 4. Protect tender seedlings from occasional frost 5. Keep soil consistently moist (winter rains help!) 6. Succession plant lettuce & greens every 2 weeks 7. Add compost before planting for nutrition 🧰 Gardening Supplies for Winter Planting: Raised bed kits (cedar or galvanised steel) Quality compost and organic fertiliser Row covers for frost protection Drip irrigation or soaker hoses ❄️ FROST PROTECTION TIPS: While California winters are mild, occasional cold snaps happen: Keep row covers or frost cloth handy Water before cold nights (moist soil retains heat) Mulch around plants for insulation Plant near south-facing walls for warmth Cold-hardy crops: kale, spinach, garlic, onions Protect tender crops: cilantro, lettuce, when below 28°F 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly California gardening tips! 👉    / @gardenwithyou   💬 COMMUNITY QUESTION: Which of these 15 crops are you most excited to plant this December? Drop a comment below—I reply to every single one! And if you're in California, what zone are you in? Let's connect! 🌱 🙏 If you found this helpful: Give this video a THUMBS UP 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly gardening content 🔔 SHARE with California gardening friends 📤 DROP A COMMENT with your planting plans 💬 Let's make this December the start of your most productive California garden ever! Happy planting! 🌱☀️ #CaliforniaGardening #DecemberPlanting #WinterGardening #CaliforniaGarden #VegetableGardening #Zone9Gardening #Zone10Gardening #SouthernCaliforniaGarden #OrganicGardening #UrbanGardening #YearRoundGarden #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningTips #HomeGardening #SustainableLiving #vegetable gardening, #cool season crops, #winter gardening tips, #California vegetable garden, #organic gardening, #grow your own food, #urban gardening California, #backyard garden, #planting garlic in December, #winter lettuce growing, #December carrots, #growingkalein winter, #broccoli #winter spinach, #peas #cilantro #california , #onion_rates_today #radisheswintergarden