Vegetable Planting Calendar UK

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Know what to sow, plant out, and harvest each month with a UK vegetable sowing calendar built for gardens, allotments, raised beds, and beginner growers.

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What Vegetables Can I Plant Now In The UK?

In June, UK gardeners can still fill productive gaps. Sow quick crops such as radishes, lettuce, salad leaves, beetroot, spring onions and pak choi for follow-on harvests. You can also sow or plant out warm-season crops such as French beans, runner beans, courgettes, pumpkins, squash, outdoor cucumbers and sweetcorn where conditions are warm enough.

June priority: check the weather and soil before sowing. After heavy rain, protect young seedlings from slugs, label empty gaps, and sow only when the soil is workable. Sweetcorn is best planted in blocks rather than single rows, and it should be outside before the mid-June window closes in many UK gardens.

Sow outdoorsRadish, beetroot, lettuce, salad leaves, spring onions, pak choi, French beans
Sow under coverBasil, winter brassicas, late courgettes and lettuce modules
Plant outSweetcorn, leeks, brassicas, tomatoes, courgettes, squash, runner beans
Protect nowSeedlings, strawberries, beans, lettuces and brassica transplants after wet weather
Fast crop video

Watch Radishes Grow In A Crate

Radishes are one of the quickest crops for containers, small gardens and gaps between slower vegetables.

Use the video for the visual method, then open the radish guide and planting dates before choosing a sowing window.

Salad crop video

Watch Spring Onions For Repeat Sowing

Spring onions are useful for repeat sowings, containers and quick salad harvests when the main beds are already busy.

Use the how-to page for sowing depth, spacing and harvest notes, then check the timing page before succession sowing.

Month-by-month guide

Vegetable Planting Calendar UK By Month

Month Sow indoors or under cover Sow outdoors Plant out Harvest Full guide link
January Onions, leeks, early lettuce, chillies and herbs. Broad beans only in mild areas with protection. Garlic and autumn onions if soil is workable. Kale, leeks, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and winter salads. What to plant in January UK
February Tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, onions, leeks and lettuce. Broad beans, early peas, spinach and protected carrots. Garlic, autumn onions and shallots if not already planted. Leeks, kale, parsnips, winter cabbage and stored squash. What to plant in February UK
March Tomatoes, peppers, leeks, onions, brassicas and herbs. Carrots, beetroot, spinach, lettuce, peas, broad beans and radishes. Onion sets, shallots, early potatoes and hardy brassicas. Leeks, kale, purple sprouting broccoli and winter salads. What to plant in March UK
April Courgettes, squash, pumpkins, sweetcorn, cucumbers and French beans. Carrots, parsnips, beetroot, peas, lettuce, spring onions and radishes. Early potatoes, onion sets, lettuce, brassicas and broad beans. Spring greens, overwintered spinach, radishes and herbs. What to plant in April UK
May Courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, sweetcorn and basil. Beetroot, carrots, lettuce, radishes, French beans, runner beans and spinach. Tomatoes, sweetcorn, courgettes, squash, brassicas and leeks after frost risk. Lettuce, radishes, spring onions, early peas and herbs. What to plant in May UK
June Basil, winter brassicas, late courgettes and lettuce modules. Carrots, beetroot, French beans, salad leaves, radishes, spring onions, chard and pak choi. Leeks, brassicas, sweetcorn, tomatoes, courgettes, squash and runner beans. Lettuce, spring onions, early potatoes, peas, broad beans and radishes. What to plant in June UK
July Spring cabbage, winter brassicas, lettuce modules and herbs. Lettuce, radishes, spring onions, beetroot, carrots, chard, spinach, pak choi and turnips. Leeks, kale, purple sprouting broccoli and cabbages. Early potatoes, peas, broad beans, lettuce, courgettes, beetroot and carrots. What to plant in July UK
August Spring cabbage, winter lettuce and oriental leaves. Spinach, chard, lettuce, radishes, spring onions, turnips, pak choi and winter salads. Leeks, kale, cabbage, winter brassicas and late salads. Tomatoes, courgettes, beans, potatoes, beetroot, carrots and lettuce. What to plant in August UK
September Lettuce, oriental leaves, herbs and microgreens under cover. Winter salads, spinach, spring onions, overwintering onions and green manures. Spring cabbage, hardy salads, onion sets and garlic later in the month. Tomatoes, beans, courgettes, potatoes, carrots and beetroot. What to plant in September UK
October Microgreens, herbs, lettuce and oriental leaves under cover. Broad beans in mild areas, hardy peas and winter salads under cover. Garlic, autumn onion sets, shallots, spring cabbage and hardy salads. Pumpkins, squash, leeks, kale, carrots and maincrop potatoes. What to plant in October UK
November Microgreens, winter lettuce, herbs and early onions under cover. Broad beans in mild areas and hardy peas with protection. Garlic, autumn onion sets and shallots. Leeks, kale, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and winter cabbage. What to plant in November UK
December Microgreens, herbs, early onions and protected lettuce. Very little; broad beans only in mild, workable soil. Garlic and autumn onions if soil is not waterlogged. Kale, leeks, parsnips, Brussels sprouts and winter salads. What to plant in December UK
Root crop video

Watch Parsnips Before You Sow

Parsnips need deep soil, patient germination and steady moisture, so this video belongs beside the written UK timing advice.

Open the how-to guide for soil preparation and the timing page before sowing into cold or heavy ground.

Brassica video

Watch Brussels Sprouts Before Planning The Bed

Brussels sprouts are a long-season crop where early planning, spacing and firm soil make a real difference.

Use the video as the visual shortcut, then open the guide and planting dates before committing bed space.

Printable calendar

Free Printable UK Vegetable Planting Calendar

Use this page as a free printable vegetable planting calendar for quick monthly dates. For a fuller planning system, the UK Vegetable Garden Planner PDF adds printable bed layouts, crop rotation pages, seed inventory, harvest records, monthly jobs and notes for allotments, raised beds and containers.

Important: a calendar tells you the window; a planner tells you what happened in your soil. Keep your own records so next season improves.

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Month-by-month sowing Quick reference by month. Space to record actual sowing dates.
Planting out Typical safe windows. Bed layout, hardening-off notes and transplant records.
Crop rotation Links to planning guides. Crop-family rotation worksheets.
Harvest notes Expected harvest months. Yield, date and best-performer tracking.
Video guide

Watch The UK Planting Calendar And Planner Walkthrough

This SoilCommander video explains how the UK vegetable planting calendar and layout planner fit together: use the calendar for monthly sowing windows, then use the planner to organise beds, crop rotation, harvest notes and seasonal jobs.

Use this with the written calendar below, then open the crop-specific videos and guide pages when you choose what to sow or plant next.

Beginner crop video

Watch Celery Before Planting It Out

Celery is beginner-friendly only when moisture and fertile soil stay consistent.

Use this video with the full crop page before planting celery into a dry bed or container.

Perennial crop video

Watch Asparagus Before Choosing The Bed

Asparagus is a long-term crop, so site choice matters more than rushing the planting job.

Use the how-to guide and planting dates before planting crowns or dedicating a permanent bed.

Perennial crop video

Watch Rhubarb Crown Planting Notes

Rhubarb rewards the right crown position, mulch and patience, especially in UK gardens with heavy soil.

Use the how-to page for planting and aftercare, then check the timing page before planting or dividing crowns.

Visual Crop Timing Chart

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Summer crop video

Watch Sweetcorn Before Planting Out

Sweetcorn needs warmth and block planting for pollination, so it belongs beside the calendar and timing links.

Use the how-to guide before moving plants outside, then check the timing page for the right UK planting window.

Summer crop video

Watch Squash Before Giving It Space

Squash needs warmth, feeding, space and mildew-aware airflow, so planning the bed early helps.

Use the crop guide before planting out tender young plants, then check the timing page for the planting window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start planting vegetables in the UK?

Hardy vegetables can often start from late winter into spring, depending on soil and frost risk. Tender crops such as tomatoes, courgettes, squash, beans and sweetcorn are usually safest outside after the last frost, often from mid to late May in many gardens and later in colder or exposed areas.

What vegetables can I plant now in the UK?

Check the current month in the calendar, then adjust for your local weather, soil temperature and frost risk. In June, useful options include quick salad crops, radishes, beetroot, spring onions, French beans, runner beans, courgettes, squash, sweetcorn and winter brassicas where conditions are suitable.

What is the difference between a sowing calendar and a planting calendar?

A sowing calendar focuses on when to start seeds. A planting calendar is broader: it includes indoor sowing, outdoor sowing, planting out and harvest timing. This page combines all four so you can plan the full growing cycle.

Can I use this as an allotment planting calendar?

Yes. Use the monthly windows to choose what to sow and plant, then record bed positions, crop families, follow-on crops, watering notes and harvest results for your allotment plan.

Can I use the same calendar for Scotland?

Yes, but shift sowing and planting later in colder areas. Scottish gardens, exposed plots and higher ground often need extra protection and a shorter outdoor season than southern England.

Do I need a greenhouse for a UK vegetable garden?

No. A greenhouse helps with tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and early seedlings, but many UK vegetables grow well outdoors. Windowsills, cloches, fleece and cold frames can also extend the season.

What should I do if the calendar says sow but the soil is wet?

Wait. A sowing window is not a command. If soil is waterlogged, sticky or cold, delay sowing, start seeds in modules, protect existing seedlings and return when the soil is workable.

Is there a printable vegetable planting calendar?

Yes. This page gives free UK planting-calendar guidance online and includes a browser-printable chart. If you want printable planner pages for bed layouts, crop rotation, seed tracking, weekly jobs and harvest notes, use the SoilCommander UK Vegetable Garden Planner PDF.

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Use the free calendar as the mother page, then move into the exact guide or planner page that solves your next job.

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The Complete UK Vegetable Growing Library

Use this page as the human-friendly map of the SoilCommander vegetable growing course. It explains the full left-hand menu in plain English, so beginners can find the right guide quickly and search engines can understand how the planting calendar, monthly jobs, crop timing pages, growing guides, planning lessons, and troubleshooting resources connect.

7 learning paths 100+ practical guide links UK seasonal advice
Step 01

Start Here: Learn the Structure First

These cornerstone pages explain how the UK vegetable planting calendar works and help gardeners choose the best route through the course.

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Step 02

Monthly Planting Lessons

Each monthly guide answers the same practical question: what should I sow, plant, protect, and harvest in the UK right now?

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January guide thumbnail January Your complete guide to vegetables and gardening tasks for January in the UK climate. While January is typically a quieter month in the garden, it's an excellent time to plan ahead and start certain crops indoors. February guide thumbnail February Start tender crops indoors and prepare for the busy growing season ahead. February is the month when indoor seed starting truly begins across the UK. March guide thumbnail March The complete sowing guide for March — indoor starts, outdoor direct sowing, regional timing, and the crops that will define your entire growing season. April guide thumbnail April The start of the main vegetable planting season — excellent conditions for both indoor and outdoor sowing across the UK.
Step 03

When to Plant Individual Vegetables

Use these crop timing pages when you know what you want to grow but need the correct UK sowing, planting out, and harvest windows.

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Tomatoes guide thumbnail Tomatoes Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in UK gardens, offering fresh, flavourful fruit throughout the summer months. Understanding the right timing for planting tomatoes in the UK climate is essential for a successful harvest. Whether you're growing cherry tomatoes, beefsteak varieties, or heritage cultivars, proper timing ensures strong plants and abundant yields. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about when to plant tomatoes in the UK, from indoor sowing to outdoor transplanting and harvest timing. Carrots guide thumbnail Carrots Carrots are a staple crop in UK vegetable gardens, prized for their sweet flavour, versatility, and excellent storage qualities. These hardy root vegetables can be grown successfully throughout the British Isles with proper timing and care. From early spring sowings for sweet baby carrots to main crop varieties for winter storage, understanding when to plant carrots in the UK climate is key to achieving straight, flavourful roots. This comprehensive guide will help you plan your carrot sowings for continuous harvests from early summer through winter. Potatoes guide thumbnail Potatoes In most UK gardens, plant potatoes from March to April once the soil is workable, not waterlogged, and the worst frost risk is easing. First earlies usually go in from late March or early April, second earlies from late March to April, and maincrop potatoes are usually planted in April. Onions guide thumbnail Onions Onions are an essential crop in every UK kitchen garden, providing the foundation for countless dishes throughout the year. These versatile alliums are remarkably easy to grow and can be cultivated from seeds, sets (small bulbs), or transplants. Understanding when to plant onions in the UK climate is crucial for developing large, well-formed bulbs that store well through winter. Whether you're growing traditional brown storage onions, sweet red varieties, or specialist types like shallots and spring onions, this comprehensive guide covers all the timing and techniques you need for a successful onion harvest in British conditions.
Step 04

How to Grow Crop-by-Crop Guides

Once the timing is clear, these guides explain how to grow each vegetable well, including soil, watering, spacing, care, and common mistakes.

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Tomatoes guide thumbnail Tomatoes Tomatoes are the UK's most popular home-grown vegetable — rewarding in containers, raised beds, or greenhouses when given warmth, consistent water, and the right support. Carrots guide thumbnail Carrots Carrots are one of the most satisfying crops to grow from seed — sweet, crunchy, and far superior to shop-bought when freshly pulled from your own soil. Potatoes guide thumbnail Potatoes Potatoes are one of the most productive crops you can grow in a UK garden — easy to plant, satisfying to harvest, and endlessly versatile in the kitchen. Onions guide thumbnail Onions Onions are a kitchen staple and one of the easiest crops to grow in the UK — plant sets in spring or autumn for a reliable, low-maintenance harvest.
Step 05

Planning Your Vegetable Garden

These pages turn the calendar into a working plan for beds, crop rotation, layouts, companion planting, tools, and soil preparation.

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Garden Planning UK guide thumbnail Garden Planning UK

Free UK-specific planting calendars, monthly guides, and printable planners to help you grow more food, all year round

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UK Vegetable Garden Planner guide thumbnail UK Vegetable Garden Planner

Stop guessing planting dates. This printable garden planner shows you when to sow, plant, and harvest vegetables throughout the UK growing season.

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Vegetable Garden Planner UK guide thumbnail Vegetable Garden Planner UK

Compare practical planning steps for a vegetable garden planner built around UK weather and growing seasons.

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Vegetable Garden Planner in the UK guide thumbnail Vegetable Garden Planner in the UK

Learn how UK gardeners can use a planner to turn seed packets, beds, and timings into a workable growing year.

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Step 06

Troubleshooting Garden Problems

When plants struggle, this part of the library helps gardeners identify the cause and choose a sensible fix before the problem spreads.

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Garden Problems UK guide thumbnail Garden Problems UK

Diagnose common UK garden problems and choose the next practical step before plants lose vigour.

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Slugs and Snails guide thumbnail Slugs and Snails

The UK's damp climate makes slugs and snails one of the most persistent garden pests. Here's how to identify the damage, understand their behaviour, and protect your plants using organic and chemical methods.

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Aphids guide thumbnail Aphids

Aphids are among the most common garden pests in the UK. Tiny but destructive, they colonise plants rapidly and can spread viruses. This guide covers identification, damage signs, and the most effective organic and chemical controls.

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Tomato and Potato Blight guide thumbnail Tomato and Potato Blight

Understand tomato and potato blight symptoms, prevention, and weather conditions that increase risk in the UK.

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Step 07

Seasonal and Regional UK Gardening

Use these guides to adapt general vegetable gardening advice to spring, summer, autumn, winter, and different UK growing regions.

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