What to plant now, and what to do in the garden

Use our month by month lists to help you stay up to date what to plant now, and what to do in the garden this month — or maybe just for some inspiration. Find out what you should be planting & growing in the garden in the coming weeks!

Our essential guide to what, where and when you can start growing your flowers, vegetables and fruit is also right here. You'll even find some hints on what's good to put in your shopping basket each month!

Whether you have all day to spare or just half an hour, there is always something to do in the garden. Take a look at our lists below to find out what to do in your garden now.

January

January is the perfect time to try something new, and plenty of veg seeds can be started off indoors this month. A few of the hardiest crops can even be direct sown outside.

Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest
Aubergines Broad beans Brussels sprouts Parsnips
Chillies Peas Cabbage Spinach (perpetual)
Kale Cauliflowers Swedes
Lettuce Chicory
Microgreens Kale
Onions Leeks
Salad leaves Microgreens

February

February is one of the coldest months of the year but, if you look closely, there are signs that spring is just around the corner! Keep sowing your veg seeds indoors, and if you're planning to use raised beds, build them now.

Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest
Aubergines Mint Broad beans Broccoli
Basil Microgreens Parsnips Brussels sprouts
Broad beans Onions Peas Cabbages
Brussels sprouts Oregano Cauliflowers
Cabbages (Summer) Parsley Chicory
Carrots Radi Kale
Cauliflowers Rosemary Leeks
Celeriac Salad leaves Microgreens
Celery Sweet marjoram Parsnips
Chillies Sweet peppers Salad leaves
Cucumbers Tomatoes Spinach (perpetual)
Kale Thyme Swedes
Leeks Chinese cabbage
Lettuce

October

As many summer crops come to an end, October is the perfect time to sow seeds for next spring. Why not start some bags of leaf mould to improve your soil, too?

Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest
Cauliflowers Spinach (perpetual) Aubergines Lettuce
Lettuce Onions Beetroot Microgreens
Microgreens Broccoli Pak choi
Brussels sprouts Parsnips
Butternut squash Pumpkin
Cabbage (Spring) Radishes
Carrots Salad leaves
Cauliflowers Spinach (annual)
Celeriac Spinach (perpetual)
Celery Spring onions
Chillies Squash
Fennel Sweet peppers
French beans Swede
Kale Swiss Chard
Kohl Rabi

November

Darker, cool November is the perfect time to sow your broad beans and peas for next spring, and you can still plant onion, shallot and garlic sets wherever you have space.

Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest
Lettuce Broad beans Brussels sprouts Microgreens
Microgreens Peas Cauliflowers Parsnips
Celeriac Spinach (perpetual)
Kale Swede
Lettuce

December

The perfect month to start planning for the year ahead, December is a good time to review successes and decide what to grow next. Try growing microgreens on a windowsill — they're a great way to up your nutrient intake through winter.

Sow Indoors Sow Outdoors Harvest
Lettuce Broad beans Brussels sprouts Parsnips
Microgreens Kale Spinach (perpetual)
Leeks Swede
Microgreens

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