{"id":1007,"date":"2026-01-10T13:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T12:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T12:40:06","slug":"quick-sowing-and-planting-guide-for-fruit-and-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/quick-sowing-and-planting-guide-for-fruit-and-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick sowing and planting guide for Fruit and Vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2026\/01\/vegetables.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2026\/01\/vegetables.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2026\/01\/vegetables-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2026\/01\/vegetables-520x344.jpg 520w, https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/153\/2026\/01\/vegetables-320x212.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Indoors (heated propagator):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peppers, Chillies, Aubergines (late January for longest season)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garlic cloves (if not done in autumn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare-root fruit trees and bushes: Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Peach, Nectarine, Quince, Medlar, Damson, Crab Apple, Elderberry, Gooseberry, Blackberries, Raspberries, Loganberries, Tayberries, Blueberries, Redcurrants, Whitecurrants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order seeds and prepare seed starting equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Indoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomatoes (late February)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peppers, Chillies, Aubergines (continue)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celeriac, Celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeks (early varieties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Under Cover (cold frame\/unheated greenhouse):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad Beans (early sowings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (early varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue planting bare-root fruit (until mid-March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Indoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomatoes (main sowing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cucumbers, Courgettes, Melons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetcorn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celeriac, Celery (continue)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (summer varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kale, Broccoli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Under Cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peas (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (succession sowing #1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow\/Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad Beans (direct sow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shallot sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic (last chance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Potatoes (chitted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horseradish crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Perennial Herbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, Mint (Moroccan), Lavender, Echinacea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Indoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Courgettes, Cucumbers (succession)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melons, Gherkins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetcorn (succession)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet Potatoes (slips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Under Cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fennel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Outdoors (direct):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beetroot (succession sowing #1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots (succession sowing #1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parsnips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broad Beans (succession sowing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach (succession sowing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbs: Parsley, Coriander (succession #1), Dill (succession #1), Chives, Garlic Chives, Angelica, Borage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asparagus crowns (last chance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main crop Potatoes (chitted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion sets (succession)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Container-grown fruit trees and bushes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Outdoors (direct):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beetroot (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (succession sowing #4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach (succession sowing #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander (succession #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dill (succession #2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fennel (direct sow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetcorn (direct sow in warm areas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors (after last frost risk):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomatoes (hardened off)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peppers, Chillies, Aubergines (hardened off, warm spots only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courgettes, Cucumbers, Gherkins (hardened off)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweetcorn (transplants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Melons (under cloches)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberry plants (pot-grown)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Outdoors (direct):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beetroot (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots (succession sowing #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (succession sowing #5 &#8211; quick maturing varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (succession sowing #4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach (for autumn\/winter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander (succession #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dill (succession #3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi (succession sowing #4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow for Autumn\/Winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kale (direct or modules)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calabrese\/Broccoli (late varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brussels Sprouts (quick varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter Cabbage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beetroot (succession sowing #4 &#8211; last for storage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots (quick varieties for autumn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (succession sowing #5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (succession sowing #7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi (succession sowing #5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fennel (succession)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander (succession #4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow for Next Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kale, Winter Cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeks (late planting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow for Autumn\/Winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spinach (overwintering varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (winter varieties under cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Onions (hardy varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pak Choi (under cover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow for Early Spring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad Beans (autumn sowing varieties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strawberry runners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad Beans (autumn varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (overwintering varieties, southern areas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Cabbage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lettuce (winter hardy, under cover)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spinach (winter varieties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Under Cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pak Choi (quick crops)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter salads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garlic cloves (from late September)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Cabbage transplants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strawberry runners (continue)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sow Under Cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broad Beans (in modules for spring planting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peas (in guttering for early spring)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garlic cloves (main planting month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onion sets (autumn varieties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare-root fruit begins (from late October)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">November<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garlic (continue if not done)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare-root fruit trees and bushes (main planting season begins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prepare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chit seed potatoes towards end of month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plant Outdoors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bare-root fruit trees and bushes (continue through dormant season)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asparagus crowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order seeds for next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan crop rotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Succession Planting Crops:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every 2-3 weeks (April-July):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lettuce, Peas, Spring Onions, Beetroot (small sowings for continuous harvest)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Every 3-4 weeks (April-July):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carrots, Coriander, Dill, Pak Choi, Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perennial herbs (Rosemary, Sage, Lavender, Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Mint, Echinacea, Horseradish) are planted once and harvested year-round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perennial fruits establish over several years before full production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing may need adjustment by 2-3 weeks depending on your specific location and microclimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use cloches or fleece to extend sowing seasons earlier\/later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January Sow Indoors (heated propagator): Plant Outdoors: Plan: February Sow Indoors: Sow Under Cover (cold frame\/unheated greenhouse): Plant Outdoors: March Sow Indoors: Sow Under Cover: Sow\/Plant Outdoors: Plant Perennial Herbs: April Sow Indoors: Sow&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gardening-notes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1007"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1007\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/marketa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}