THE GARDENER’S CALENDAR
Good things take
the right season.
Find the best time to sow, plant and pick.
A growing companion for your patch of the UK.
MAKE ROOM FOR SOMETHING GOOD
What’s growing when?
Wait if it is frozen or waterlogged. Many seeds need soil around 7°C or warmer.
Look for frost in your local forecast before planting tender crops outside.
Variety and location can move a sowing window by several weeks.
A quieter month for these plants.
See their year-round calendars, or try another month.
TRUSTED GROWING TOOLKIT
When the calendar isn’t enough.
Weather, soil and variety all matter. These UK sources help you make the final call.
Check overnight lows, frost and rainfall before sowing or planting out.
GETTING STARTEDRHS seed-sowing guideChoose between direct sowing, containers and starting tender crops under cover.
STEADY HARVESTSRHS succession guideSow quick crops in small batches so everything does not mature at once.
HEALTHY ROOTSGarden Organic soil guideUnderstand your soil, add organic matter and improve structure without guesswork.
UNUSUAL PROBLEMSUK Plant Health PortalIdentify serious pests and diseases and find official reporting advice.
Let your garden have the last word.
These are typical UK windows, not a local weather forecast. Variety, soil and frost can move dates by several weeks. Check your seed packet, avoid frozen or waterlogged soil, and plant tender crops outside only when frost risk has passed.