Are You Growing Any of These Nutrient-Dense Powerhouse Vegetables?

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Did you know that some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables—the so-called powerhouse vegetables—are also the most cold-tolerant?

They’re all cruciferous vegetables or leafy greens, and in most hardiness zones, you can grow them all winter long without a greenhouse. You’ll be surprised at which vegetable earned the highest ranking! Learn more

Growing Powerhouse Vegetables

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Watercress, which tops the list with a nutrient density score of 100, is actually a perennial in zones 6 and above (possibly zone 5 with winter protection).

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Nutrient-dense chives, which also made the list, are a must in every perennial herb garden.

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Are You Growing Any of These Nutrient-Dense Powerhouse Vegetables?

Did you know that some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables—the so-called powerhouse vegetables—are also the most cold-tolerant?

Growing Powerhouse Vegetables

Watercress, which tops the list with a nutrient density score of 100, is actually a perennial in zones 6 and above (possibly zone 5 with winter protection).

Watercress

Nutrient-dense chives, which also made the list, are a must in every perennial herb garden.

Chives

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