Vegetable medley cook-up in peer pot: Kale, Pak Choi, Asparagus Peas
Ready to jazz up your container garden this winter? Kale, pak choi, and asparagus peas are your new best friends!
Sure, they're not the usual suspects, but think about it - why settle for the ordinary when you can get exotic greens thriving in pots?
Pair your kale with pak choi, which loves similarly shady conditions, and you're all set for leafy pickings all winter long. Asparagus peas, with their delightful brick-red flowers, add a pop of color and the pods can be harvested young and sliced into salads.
Craving more winter veg? Just take a peek at what you can plant in August!
Read on for a step-by-step guide to growing a kale, pak choi, and asparagus pea pot.
What You Need
- Kale 'Cavolo Nero' (3)
- Pak choi 'Purple' seeds
- Asparagus pea (8)
- Large container
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
Step 1
If you're using a metal container, remember that they heat up quickly. Place it out of direct sun to keep it from getting too hot. To ensure proper drainage, make some holes for the water to escape before filling the container with compost.
Step 2
Plant two or three kale plug plants direct into the compost about 15cm apart in the center of the pot.
Step 3
Sow the pak choi seeds directly into the compost. Keep the compost damp. To complete your winter vegetable bouquet, edge the pot with the asparagus peas, sown 10cm apart.
Preparing Kale
If you're preparing kale in water, don't toss out the cooking water! It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and flavor. Use it to make nutritious soups or gravy.
As you delve deeper into the food-and-drink realm, consider the harmonious blend of cooking kale, pak choi, and asparagus peas right at home. Your home-and-garden transformation can extend beyond lifestyle choices - let your container garden bloom with these exotic greens. With a variety of recipes to explore, your winter meals will be positively vibrant, thanks to the vivid colors and flavors these plants bring.
