In season in December, zone 3
7 food plants hardy in zone 3 can be harvesting in December. These are typical Northern Hemisphere months: warmer gardens run a few weeks early, cooler ones late, and in the Southern Hemisphere shift everything by six months.
Perennial vegetables, greens and herbs (2)
- Horseradish · zones 3–9
- Sunchoke · zones 3–9
Annual vegetables, herbs and grains (5)
- Collard greens · zones 2–11
- Kale · zones 2–11
- Leek · zones 2–11
- Parsnip · zones 2–9
- Rutabaga (swede) · zones 3–9
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General guidance, not professional advice. Conditions vary by yard and year; for local specifics ask your county extension office. Never eat a wild plant you cannot identify with certainty. Traditional uses are shared as history, not medical advice. © 2026 Sean Priest · Irie Orchard. Terms & credits · Privacy · Home