which plants grow best in the winter and when should they be planted

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any greens, leafy vigies, onions, cabage, beets. I live in Tenn and start in september. Till the soil, add compost (I use mushroom compost) light dusting of lime and set them out or seed. If it is still 90deg wait a week or two. Water well.

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