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AjwainअजवाइनTrachyspermum ammiA winter annual of the north-west, grown for the thyme-scented seed.BathuaबथुआChenopodium albumThe winter weed worth sowing — mineral-rich leaves through the cold months.BeetrootचुकंदरBeta vulgarisRoots below, usable leaves above, and it tolerates a container better than carrot.CarrotगाजरDaucus carotaNeeds depth more than width — a 30 cm trough of loose soil beats a wide bed.ChickpeaचनाCicer arietinumA winter pulse that also gives the sour green leaf of the north.CorianderधनियाCoriandrum sativumBolts in heat, thrives in the cool months. Sow every fortnight for a steady supply.FennelसौंफFoeniculum vulgareFeathery winter foliage, then umbels that hoverflies and small wasps work all day.
FigअंजीरFicus caricaTwo crops a year in the west, and content in a large container.French Beanफ्रेंच बीनPhaseolus vulgarisBush beans for winter troughs; pole kinds for a balcony net.GarlicलहसुनAllium sativumPlant single cloves in October and lift whole bulbs in March.IsabgolइसबगोलPlantago ovataA slight winter annual of dry western fields, grown for the husk of its seed.KalonjiकलौंजीNigella sativaFine blue-white flowers over ferny leaves, then the black seed of the spice box.MethiमेथीTrigonella foenum-graecumSow thickly in a wide tray and cut the whole crop at three weeks.Mustard GreensसरसोंBrassica junceaPeppery leaves in five weeks, and yellow flowers for the bees after.
Nasturtiumजलकुंभी फूलTropaeolum majusEdible flowers and leaves, and a magnet that pulls aphids off your vegetables.Onionप्याज़Allium cepaGrown from sets or seedlings; needs depth, sun and patience.