UK growing guide
UK Planting Calendar
What to sow, plant and do each month. A month-by-month gardening guide for the UK, covering vegetables, fruit, and herbs throughout the year.
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Monthly planting guide
Choose a month to see what to sow, what to plant out, and which jobs to prioritise in the garden.
January Winter
Plan the year ahead and start hardy crops under cover while protecting plants from frost.
View January guide
February Winter
Prepare soil and begin early sowing indoors as daylight slowly increases.
View February guide
March Spring
Start sowing outdoors as the growing season begins and seedlings gain momentum.
View March guide
April Spring
A busy planting month as soil warms and spring crops get underway.
View April guide
May Spring
Plant out tender crops and focus on strong growth as the risk of frost fades.
View May guide
June Summer
Maintain healthy growth with regular watering, feeding and harvesting.
View June guide
July Summer
Harvest early crops and sow fast growing vegetables for late summer.
View July guide
August Summer
Continue harvesting and plan for autumn crops while managing dry conditions.
View August guide
September Autumn
Sow hardy vegetables and prepare the garden for cooler weather.
View September guide
October Autumn
Finish harvesting and protect soil and plants ahead of winter.
View October guide
November Autumn
Focus on winter care, soil health and long term planning.
View November guide
December Winter
Review the year, protect overwintering crops and plan for the season ahead.
View December guide
How it works
How to use the planting calendar
The Sproutly Gardening planting calendar shows what to plant and what jobs to focus on each month, based on typical UK growing conditions.
Pick a month
Start with the current month, or jump ahead to the month you want to plan for.
See what to sow and plant
Each guide highlights suitable fruit and vegetables, plus the key jobs to keep your garden moving forward.
Adjust for your garden
Weather, soil type, and location vary - treat the suggestions as a helpful starting point, not a rulebook.
Turn plans into action
Add plants and tasks directly into Sproutly to keep everything organised in one place, season after season.
Turn this guide into your garden plan
Add plants and tasks to Sproutly so you always know what needs doing, and when.
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Gardening advice is provided as a general guide based on typical UK conditions. Weather soil and local climate can vary so always use your judgement and adjust timing as needed for your own garden.