An Asian green similar to bok choy, tatsoi has thin stems topped with dark green leaves. Varieties like “Rosette Tatsoi” can survive extremely cold temperatures.
Spinach can not only survive cold temperatures, but it becomes sweeter once frost arrives. Although short winter days will slow the plant’s growth, you can continue to harvest spinach throughout the winter.
Also known as miner’s lettuce, this succulent green can withstand temperatures below 0°F if it’s grown in a protected structure like a cold frame.
Most types of kale will survive temperatures down to 15°F. This applies to both mature plants and baby kale. ‘Dwarf Blue Curled Kale’ is especially cold-hardy.
The nutty cousin of the carrot, the parsnip is a cold-weather warrior. While the roots won’t grow much throughout the winter, they’ll remain cozy in the soil.
While all cabbage varieties can survive a light frost, varieties like ‘January King’ can tolerate temperatures near 0°F! Cabbages like ‘Copenhagen Market’ and ‘Red Acre’ can easily survive temperatures down to 20°F.