Marketa’s GardenAdvice.co.uk General Sowing & Harvesting Guide

This is your GardenAdvice.co.uk general sowing and harvesting guide for growing your own fruit and vegetables.
It provides estimated sowing and harvesting times based on typical UK conditions to help you plan your growing season.

As a GardenAdvice.co.uk MyGardenTeam member, you’ll receive a personalized sowing and fruit production guide with timings tailored to your specific location. These will be seamlessly added to your online calendar and dynamically updated throughout the year based on real-time local weather data.

We continuously monitor key environmental factors such as soil temperature, air temperature, light levels, and other vital metrics. As conditions change, your sowing times will be adjusted, and you’ll receive an email alert with the latest updates directly from your calendar.

Beyond sowing schedules, you’ll also receive timely alerts about potential pests and diseases based on live climate data in your area. For example, you’ll be notified when to apply slug nematodes before slugs become a problem, helping to protect your crops proactively.

Our data is sourced from a network of local weather stations operated by meteorological experts and dedicated hobbyists, providing detailed insights into microclimates across the UK. This ensures you receive the most accurate and locally relevant guidance to maximize your growing success.

PlantSowPlant OutHarvestRepeat Sowings
BeetrootMar-JulApr-AugJun-Oct
Broad BeansFeb-Apr, Oct-NovMar-MayMay-Jul
Brussels SproutsMar-AprMay-JunSep-Mar
CabbageFeb-JunApr-JulJun-Mar
CarrotsFeb-JulDirect sowMay-Nov
CeleryFeb-AprMay-JunAug-Oct
CeleriacFeb-AprMay-JunOct-Dec
ChiliesJan-AprMay-JunJul-Oct
CourgettesApr-MayMay-JunJul-Sep
CucumbersApr-MayMay-JunJul-Sep
FennelApr-JulMay-AugJul-Oct
GarlicOct-FebNov-FebJun-Jul
LeeksJan-AprMay-JunAug-Apr
LettuceMar-AugApr-SepMay-OctYes
MelonsMar-MayMay-JunAug-Sep
OnionsJan-AprMar-MayJul-Sep
Pak ChoiApr-AugMay-SepJun-OctYes
ParsnipsFeb-MayDirect sowOct-Feb
PeasFeb-JulMar-AugMay-OctYes
PeppersJan-AprMay-JunJul-Oct
PotatoesMar-AprMar-AprJun-Sep
SpinachMar-SepApr-OctMay-NovYes
Spring OnionsMar-JulDirect sowJun-OctYes
AuberginesJan-AprMay-JunJul-Oct
BasilMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year RoundYes
Capsicum PeppersN/AN/AN/A
FigsN/AN/AN/A
GherkinsN/AN/AN/A
LemonsN/AN/AN/A
Passion FruitN/AN/AN/A
StrawberriesN/AN/AN/A
SweetcornApr-MayMay-JunAug-Oct
Sweet PotatoesAprMay-JunSep-Oct
TomatoesJan-AprMayJul-Oct
AngelicaMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
BorageMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
ChivesMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year RoundYes
CorianderMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year RoundYes
DillMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year RoundYes
EchinaceaMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
Garlic ChivesMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
HorseradishMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
LavenderMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
MarjoramMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
Mint (Moroccan)Mid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
OreganoMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
ParsleyMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year RoundYes
RosemaryMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
SageMid-MarchMid-JuneAll Year Round
BlackberriesN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
BlueberriesN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
Kiwi FruitN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
LoganberriesN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
RaspberriesN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
RedcurrantsN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
TayberriesN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
WhitecurrantsN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
AppleN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
ApricotN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
Black MulberryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
CherryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
Crab AppleN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
DamsonN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
ElderberryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
FigN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
Goji BerryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
GooseberryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
HazelnutN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
JuneberryN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
MedlarN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
NectarineN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
PeachN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
PearN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
PlumN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
QuinceN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
RedcurrantN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
SloeN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
WalnutN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
AsparagusMar-AprMar-AprMay-Jun (after 2-3 years)
Grape vineN/AAutumn or Early WinterAutumn
BroccoliApril-JuneJune-AugustSeptember-March