Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Other
January
With plenty of crisp, frosty mornings to contend with only the hardiest of vegetables can be sown outside in January. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have nothing to do as there are plenty that can be sown indoors. You might even have some crops ready to harvest from the previous season’s growth.
Indoor sowing | Aubergine, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato |
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Outdoor sowing | Broad Bean, Pea |
Harvesting | Artichoke (Jerusalem), Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Parsnip, Swede |
February
With high risks of frost in February, the depths of winter is a good time to seek solace in the sowing of seeds, knowing that spring is just around the corner.
Indoor sowing | Artichoke (Globe), Aubergine, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Pepper, Tomato |
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Outdoor sowing | Broad Bean, Carrot, Parsnip, Pea, Radish |
Harvesting | Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Parsnip, Swede |
March
Lighter evenings and a smell of spring in the air, March is the time that your vegetable growing should step up a gear.
Indoor sowing | Artichoke (Globe), Asparagus, Aubergine, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Courgette, Cucumber, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Onion, Pepper, Shallot, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomato |
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Outdoor sowing | Artichoke (Globe), Broad Bean, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Turnip |
Harvesting | Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Spring Onion, Swede |
April
With the risk of frost now past it’s time to take advantage of those April showers and get your vegetable patch working hard.
Indoor sowing | Asparagus, Aubergine, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Marrow, Onion, Pepper, Pumpkin, Runner Bean, Shallot, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomato |
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Outdoor sowing | Artichoke (Globe), Broad Bean, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicory, Courgette, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Turnip |
Harvesting | Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Radish, Spring Onion |
May
Spring is here and with it comes the opportunity for maximising your outdoor space. There are huge numbers of vegetables that can be sown now but keep track of where and when you plant your seeds.
Indoor sowing | Climbing Bean, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kale, Leek, Pumpkin, Runner Bean, Squash, Sweetcorn |
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Outdoor sowing | Beetroot, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Climbing Bean, Chicory, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Pak Choi, Parsnip, Pea, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Swede, Sweetcorn, Turnip |
Harvesting | Asparagus, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Garlic, Lettuce, Pea, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onion |
June
The Summer months arrive in June, long days and warm weather so this is one of the busiest times in the garden.
Indoor sowing | Pumpkin |
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Outdoor sowing | Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Climbing Bean, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Pak Choi, Pea, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede |
Harvesting | Asparagus, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Garlic, Lettuce, Pak Choi, Pea, Potato, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tomato, Turnip |
July
July is the month where your hard work wins out and your vegetable harvest should be keeping your larder well stocked.
Outdoor sowing | Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Climbing Bean, Dwarf Bean, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, Pak Choi, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede |
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Harvesting | Artichoke (Globe), Beetroot, Broccoli, Broad Bean, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Garlic, Khol Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Pak Choi, Pea, Pepper, Potato, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Samphire, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Tomato, Turnip |
August
The heat of August ripens your vegetable patch and harvesting is the key job in this month.
Outdoor sowing | Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Kale, Lettuce, Pak Choi, Radish, Rocket, Spinach, Spring Onion |
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Harvesting | Artichoke (Globe), Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Broad Bean, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Garlic, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Onion, Pak Choi, Pea, Pepper, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomato, Turnip |
September
September hails Autumn and brings further harvest and jobs round the garden are now about preparing for the Winter months.
Indoor sowing | Lettuce |
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Outdoor sowing | Radish, Spring Onion |
Harvesting | Artichoke (Globe), Aubergine, Beetroot, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Garlic, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Onion, Pak Choi, Pea, Pepper, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomato, Turnip |
October
In October planting seeds for the following spring occurs, and the final harvest of the current year takes place.
Indoor sowing | Lettuce |
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Outdoor sowing | Broad Bean, Pea |
Harvesting | Artichoke (Globe), Artichoke (Jerusalem), Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Pak Choi, Parsnip, Pepper, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Runner Bean, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Swede, Tomato, Turnip |
November
Dark days and long nights sees the arrival of November and there is relatively little to grow in the garden.
Indoor sowing | Lettuce, Onion |
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Outdoor sowing | Broad Bean, Pea |
Harvesting | Artichoke (Jerusalem), Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Parsnip, Potato, Pumpkin, Samphire, Swede |
December
December brings harsh weather but you can start preparing for the Spring by sowing some crops indoors.
Indoor sowing | Lettuce, Onion |
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Outdoor sowing | Broad Bean |
Harvesting | Artichoke (Jerusalem), Brussels Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Parsnip, Potato, Swede |
Other planting methods
Planting by the moon
In ancient times man planted his crops by observing the cycles of the moon. There is still an argument that this is the most reliable way of farming today as it observes changes in the earth’s magnetic field which brings changes in weather. There are three different methods that are recognised for planting by the moon and include: Synodic, Biodynamic and Sidereal cycles.
Synodic cycle
The Synodic Cycle is the simplest form of moon planting as it divides the Luna cycle into four phases. It then groups plants into different categories and assigns them to the most suited cycle.
Biodynamic cycle
The Biodynamic Cycle is slightly more detailed and is based around the 12 Zodiac signs and the position of them in relation to the moon. This was developed by Rudolf Steiner whose teachings are being taught today at Steiner Schools.
Sidereal cycle
Finally the Sidereal Cycle is based on the orbit of the moon around the earth which is divided into 12 sections and dependent on the position of the moon dictates which crops should be grown to the highest chance of success.