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9 Fall and Winter Greens to Grow Other Than Kale

Don't get me wrong — I love kale. Love it. But it's not the only healthy green in the seed catalog worth ordering. Consider adding these other nutritious, easy-to-grow crops to your fall garden repertoire.

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Mustard

Mustard is a must-have for the winter garden because it tolerates both cold winter weather and the occasional warm snap. The Red Giant variety shown here adds color and spice to salads and, like most mustard varieties, can also be sauteed or used in baked dishes.

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Mizuna

An Asian green that's part of the mustard family, mizuna tastes a bit like arugula and has frilly leaves like frisee lettuce. It tolerates cold well in the garden and can be eaten fresh in salads or sauteed in other dishes. Look for both green and purple varieties; purple can be especially striking in a garden border.

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Tatsoi

Another Asian green also in the mustard family, tatsoi grows in pretty rosettes low to the ground and the small, round leaves have a gentle spiciness that's great for salads or stir frying. Harvest the outer leaves as new leaves form from the center.

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Arugula

Already love arugula? You'll love it even more when you realize how easy it is to grow. If you have a big appetite for this beloved green, sow seeds every few weeks to keep the harvest coming throughout fall and winter and into spring.

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