UK Seasonal Growing & Harvest Calendar
Grow the Right Crops at the Right Time – All Year Round
Seasonal growing is the foundation of successful gardening in the UK. When you plant at the right time, you reduce problems, improve yields, and make gardening far easier.
This hub brings together everything you need to know about what to plant, what to harvest, and what to focus on each month — whether you’re growing in a back garden, allotment, raised bed, or small urban plot.
If you’re ever unsure what to do next in your garden, start here.
What to Plant Each Month
Knowing what to sow — and when — prevents wasted seed, stunted growth, and disappointment. These guides break planting down month by month so you can take action with confidence.
- What to Plant Each Month in the UK
- Spring Vegetable Planting Guide (March–May)
- Individual Monthly Planting Guides (January–December)
Whether you direct sow outdoors or start indoors first, these guides help you stay aligned with the UK growing season.
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What to Harvest Each Month
Harvest timing matters just as much as planting. Pick too early and flavour suffers. Leave it too late and quality declines.
Use these guides to know exactly what’s ready:
- UK Harvest Calendar – What to Harvest Each Month
- What to Harvest in March (UK)
- Ongoing monthly harvest guides
This section helps you reduce waste, plan meals around what’s ready, and get the most from your growing space.
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Seasonal Planning Tools
If you prefer visual planning tools over long guides, these free tools make seasonal growing simple:
- UK Vegetable Planting Calendar (Free Interactive Tool)
- Allotment Planner Guide (UK)
- Free Allotment Calendar (UK)
- Square Foot Garden Planner
These tools are designed to help you map out planting, spacing, and rotation without overcomplicating the process.
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The Full Growing Cycle
Successful gardening follows a simple seasonal loop:
- Plan what to grow
- Sow at the right time
- Maintain and protect crops
- Harvest at peak flavour
- Prepare beds for the next season
This hub connects every stage of that cycle so you can move smoothly from one month to the next.
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Who This Hub Is For
This section is ideal if you:
- Want a clear, seasonal roadmap
- Feel overwhelmed by conflicting planting advice
- Are starting an allotment for the first time
- Prefer simple, practical guidance without gimmicks
Seasonal awareness is what separates struggling gardens from productive ones.
Related Growing Resources
If you’re looking for deeper guidance beyond seasonal timing, explore:
- Grow Your Own Food – Practical Growing Guides
- Garden Problems & Maintenance (UK)
- Backyard Chickens
- Foraging in the UK
Seasonal growing doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to be timed well.
Start with the current month — and build from there.