This site is an aggregation of various sowing and planting dates for vegetables (this page), herbs and flowers. With these indicative dates it’s easy to find out what would be the ideal time to start sowing and/or transplanting your crops. These guidelines are suitable for oceanic climates on the northern hemisphere. Hardiness zone 8 to be exact, which covers most of the U.K.
Vegetable sowing & planting calendar
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2. Tuber and root crops
3. Onion crops
4. Cabbages
5. Legumes
6. Bleached crops
7. Fruit crops
1. Leaf and stem crops | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Endive | 15 | 90 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Artichoke | 20 | 180 | 30 | ||||||||||||
Cos lettuce | 12 | 90 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Iceberg lettuce | 12 | 75 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Cabbage lettuce | 12 | 65 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Bittercress | 14 | 90 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Mustard | 4 | 90 | 6 | ||||||||||||
New Zealand spinach | 30 | 100 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Indian cress | 14 | 85 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Purslane | 3 | 28 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Rhubarb | 8 | 360 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In | |
Turnip tops | 3 | 35 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Lettuce | 10 | 65 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Chard | 10 | 70 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Neep | 10 | 100 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Romaine lettuce | 15 | 45 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Spinach | 10 | 35 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Asparagus lettuce | 10 | 60 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Garden cress | 3 | 12 | 0,1 | ||||||||||||
Corn salad | 15 | 75 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Watercress | 15 | 50 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Winter purslane | 3 | 30 | 0,2 | ||||||||||||
2. Tuber and root crops | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Potato | 20 | 120 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Topinambour | 10 | 300 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Beetroot | 15 | 85 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Celeriac | 20 | 260 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Turnip | 15 | 135 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Parsnip | 15 | 260 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Turnip | 12 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Radish | 10 | 40 | 2 | ||||||||||||
©When2Plant.uk | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Black radish | 10 | 90 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Salsify | 15 | 200 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Carrot Winter Carrots | 15 | 240 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Summer Carrots | 15 | 240 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Hamburg root parsley | 10 | 130 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Leek Summer harvest | 20 | 170 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Autumn harvest | 20 | 170 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Winter harvest | 20 | 170 | 6 | ||||||||||||
3. Onion crops | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Tree onions | 12 | 90 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Scallion | 16 | 100 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Garlic | 20 | 180 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Shallot | 10 | 130 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Welsh onion | 20 | 170 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Sowing onion | 15 | 220 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Cutted union 1st yr. | 15 | 220 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Cutted union 2nd yr. | 15 | 220 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Winterunions | 15 | 220 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Pearl onion | 15 | 220 | 2 | ||||||||||||
4. Cabbages | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Kale | 10 | 160 | 30 | ||||||||||||
Cauliflower Early harvest | 15 | 175 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Summer harvest | 15 | 175 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Autumn harvest | . | 15 | 175 | 24 | |||||||||||
Winter harvest | 15 | 175 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Broccoli Summer harvest | 8 | 100 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Winter harvest | 8 | 100 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Napa cabbage | 15 | 90 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Romanesco | 10 | 110 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Kohlrabi | 8 | 85 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Chinese cabbage | 10 | 90 | 10 | ||||||||||||
©When2Plant.uk | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Red Cabbage Early harvest | 15 | 160 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Summer harvest | 15 | 160 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Autumn harvest | 15 | 160 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Cabbage Early harvest | 15 | 120 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Summer harvest | 15 | 120 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Autumn harvest | 15 | 120 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Winter harvest | 15 | 120 | 20 | ||||||||||||
Savoy cabbage Early harvest | 15 | 160 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Summer harvest | 15 | 160 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Autumn harvest | 15 | 160 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Winter harvest | 15 | 160 | 24 | ||||||||||||
Brussels sprout | 15 | 250 | 24 | ||||||||||||
5. Legumes | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Asparagus pea | . | 12 | 120 | 2 | |||||||||||
Field Pea | 10 | 70 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Pea | 10 | 70 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Snow pea | 10 | 70 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Runner bean | 12 | 90 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Haricots verts | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
©When2Plant.uk | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Snap beans | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Green bean | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
String bean | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Pole beans | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Pole haricot | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
Broad bean | 14 | 70 | 4 | ||||||||||||
6. Bleached crops | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Celery | 15 | 160 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Chicory | 4 | 100 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Radicchio Autumn harvest | 4 | 120 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Winter harvest | 4 | 120 | 10 | ||||||||||||
Chicory roots | 15 | 280 | 4 | ||||||||||||
7. Fruit crops | |||||||||||||||
►Month ▼crops+wiki | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Strawberry | 20 | 170 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Eggplant | 40 | 90 | 31 | ||||||||||||
Gherkin | 10 | 90 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Blue huckleberry | . | 45 | 730 | 30 | |||||||||||
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Wild strawberry | . | * | * | * | |||||||||||
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Bramble | . | * | * | * | |||||||||||
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Zucchini | 10 | 95 | 39 | ||||||||||||
©When2Plant.uk | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Red raspberry | * | * | * | ||||||||||||
Cucumber | 10 | 100 | 6 | ||||||||||||
Maize | 15 | 130 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Melon | 10 | 150 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Pumpkin | 20 | 140 | 39 | ||||||||||||
Black pepper | 15 | 180 | 18 | ||||||||||||
Sweet corn | 15 | 130 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Tomatoes | 10 | 130 | 18 | ||||||||||||
*Vegetative reproduction | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Okt | Nov | Dec | G | H | In |
Growing your own vegetables – Tips
Advisable crops for starters
Basil
Beans
Carrots
Garlic
Lettuce
Peas
Tomatoes
Fun crops for kids
Radishes
Parsley
Kale
Potatoes
Sunflowers
Pumpkins
Zucchini
Watermelon
Crops that can grow in partial shade
Beets
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Parsley
Parsnip
Radish
Peas
Rhubarb
Rucola
Spinach
Companion planting
Practice companion planting to enhance pest control and encourage healthier growth. For example, planting basil with tomatoes can help deter certain pests.
Crop rotation
Practice crop rotation to prevent soil-borne diseases and maintain soil fertility. Avoid planting the same family of vegetables in the same location year after year.
Mulching
Apply mulch around your vegetables to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Organic mulches like straw or compost are excellent choices.
Feeding and fertilizing
Provide nutrients to your vegetables through organic or balanced fertilizers. Test your soil and/or follow recommended application rates to avoid over-fertilization, which can harm plants.
Protect against pests
Regularly inspect your plants for signs of pests and diseases. Introduce natural predators, use companion plants, or employ organic pest control methods when necessary.
Benefits of home grown vegetables
Nutritional quality
Growing your own vegetables allows you to harvest produce at its peak ripeness. This freshness ensures higher nutritional content, as vegetables start losing nutrients once harvested. Having access to freshly picked, home-grown vegetables contributes to a more nutrient-rich and flavorful diet.
Cost savings
Producing your vegetables can lead to significant cost savings over time. While initial investments may include seeds, soil, and gardening tools, the ongoing expense of purchasing vegetables is reduced.
Environmental impact
Cultivating your vegetables at home minimizes your carbon footprint. It reduces the need for transportation, packaging, and energy consumption associated with commercial agriculture. Additionally, home gardens provide opportunities for composting and other sustainable practices, promoting eco-friendly living.
Variety and uncommon cultivars
Growing your own vegetables allows you to experiment with a wide variety of crops, including unique and less common cultivars that might not be readily available in grocery stores. This diversity enhances the culinary experience and introduces you to new flavors and textures.
Control over growing practices
By cultivating your vegetables, you have control over the growing conditions and can opt for organic or pesticide-free methods. This ensures that your produce is free from harmful chemicals, providing a healthier and safer option for consumption.
Educational value
Vegetable gardening offers an educational experience for individuals and families. It teaches valuable skills such as planning, nurturing, and problem-solving. Children, in particular, can benefit from learning about the natural world, plant life cycles, and sustainable food practices.
Physical exercise and stress reduction
Engaging in gardening activities provides a source of physical exercise. Digging, planting, weeding, and harvesting contribute to a more active lifestyle. Additionally, spending time in a garden environment is known to reduce stress levels and promote mental well-being.
Seasonal eating
Growing your vegetables encourages a connection with seasonal eating. It aligns your diet with the natural cycles of the environment, fostering an appreciation for the diverse array of vegetables available throughout the year and promoting a healthier, balanced diet.
Satisfaction and enjoyment
Witnessing the entire growth process, from seed to harvest, brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Enjoying meals prepared with home-grown vegetables adds a unique, personal touch to your culinary experiences.
Vegetable seeds
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Wall calendars
Allotment gardening books
The Essential Allotment Guide: How to Get the Best out of Your Plot
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