Vegetable Growing Calendar (UK)
Knowing when to plant vegetables helps produce steady harvests throughout the year. The UK growing season changes with the weather, but most vegetables follow a similar seasonal pattern.
This simple calendar shows what to plant during each part of the year.
For detailed monthly advice, see the individual planting guides.
January–February
Early in the year, most planting happens indoors.
Common vegetables started indoors include:
peppers
chillies
tomatoes
You can read more in:
what to plant in February
March–April
Spring is when outdoor planting begins.
Common vegetables planted in spring include:
carrots
lettuce
peas
spinach
potatoes
onions
See:
May–June
Late spring and early summer are busy planting months.
Common vegetables planted include:
courgettes
pumpkins
squash
beans
sweetcorn
See:
July–August
Planting slows, but some fast-growing vegetables can still be planted.
These include:
lettuce
spinach
spring onions
See:
September–October
Autumn planting focuses on cool-season vegetables.
Common choices include:
spinach
broad beans
onions
See:
November–December
These months are mostly for planning and preparing the garden.
Some hardy vegetables can still be planted in mild conditions.
See:
Planning your vegetable garden
Vegetables usually grow best when planting follows the seasons.
Using a planting calendar helps:
spread harvests across the year
avoid planting too early or too late
plan garden space more easily
For beginner guidance, see:
how to start a vegetable garden