All crops
Step-by-step UK growing guides for all 91 crops on the site — sowing, planting, care, varieties, pests, harvesting and storage. Pick a crop to read its guide.
🍅 Fruiting Vegetables (8)
Tomatoes
Grow tomatoes in the UK: sow indoors Jan–Mar, harvest Jul–Oct. Step-by-step sowing, planting, feeding, blight advice, varieties and storage.
Courgettes
Grow courgettes in the UK: sow Apr–May indoors or direct, pick Jun–Oct. Sowing steps, planting out, watering, feeding, varieties and storage.
Winter Squash
Grow winter squash in the UK: sow indoors Apr–May, harvest Sep–Oct. Sowing, planting out, care, curing for storage and the best varieties.
Cucumbers
Grow cucumbers in the UK: sow indoors Mar–Apr, pick Jul–Sep. Greenhouse and outdoor growing, sowing steps, training, feeding and varieties.
Sweetcorn
Grow sweetcorn in the UK: sow indoors Apr–May, harvest Aug–Sep. Block planting for pollination, sowing steps, care, ripeness and varieties.
Aubergines
Grow aubergines in the UK: sow in heat Jan–Mar, harvest Aug–Oct. Propagator sowing, greenhouse care, feeding, pests and the best varieties.
Peppers & Chillies
Grow peppers and chillies in the UK: sow indoors Feb–Mar, pick Jul–Oct. Propagator sowing, potting on, feeding, ripening and varieties.
Pumpkins
Grow pumpkins in the UK: sow indoors Apr–May, harvest Sep–Oct. Sowing steps, planting out, feeding, curing and storage, plus the best varieties.
🥕 Root Vegetables (11)
Carrots
Grow carrots in the UK: sow direct Mar–Jul, harvest Jun–Oct. Sowing steps, thinning, beating carrot fly, varieties and how to store your crop.
Potatoes
Grow potatoes in the UK: chit Feb–May, harvest Jun–Oct. Chitting, planting, earthing up, blight, earlies and maincrop varieties, and storage.
Beetroot
Grow beetroot in the UK: sow direct Apr–Jul, harvest Jul–Oct. Sowing drills, thinning, watering, varieties, and storing or pickling the roots.
Parsnips
Grow parsnips in the UK: sow direct Mar–Apr, harvest Oct–Feb. Getting slow seed to germinate, thinning, canker, varieties and storage.
Turnips
Grow turnips in the UK: sow direct Mar–Aug, harvest May–Nov. Sowing drills, thinning, baby and winter crops, pests, varieties and storage.
Swede
Grow swede in the UK: sow direct May–Jun, harvest Oct–Feb. Sowing, thinning, watering, clubroot and flea beetle advice, varieties and storage.
Asparagus
Grow asparagus in the UK: plant crowns Mar–Apr, harvest Apr–Jun from year 3. Bed preparation, planting, cutting, feeding and varieties.
Celeriac
Grow celeriac in the UK: sow indoors Feb–Mar, harvest Sep–Mar. Sowing, planting out, watering, trimming, varieties and storing the roots.
Jerusalem Artichokes
Grow Jerusalem artichokes in the UK: plant tubers Feb–Apr, dig Nov–Mar. Planting, tall stems, harvesting, storage and stopping them spreading.
Horseradish
Grow horseradish in the UK: plant root thongs Mar–Apr, lift Oct–Mar. Planting, keeping it contained, harvesting, storing and preparing the roots.
Sweet Potatoes
Grow sweet potatoes in the UK: plant slips May–Jun, lift Sep–Oct. Planting slips, warmth, watering, curing and storage, plus varieties.
🥦 Brassicas (9)
Kale
Grow kale in the UK: sow Apr–Jun, pick Oct–Mar. Sowing, planting out firmly, netting against pests, picking leaves through winter and varieties.
Brussels Sprouts
Grow Brussels sprouts in the UK: sow Mar–Apr, harvest Oct–Feb. Sowing, firm planting, staking, picking from the bottom up and the best varieties.
Cabbage
Grow cabbages in the UK all year round: sow Feb–Jul by type. Sowing, planting out, caterpillars and clubroot, varieties and storage.
Broccoli Purple Sprouting
Grow purple sprouting broccoli in the UK: sow Mar–Jun, pick Feb–May. Sowing, planting out, staking, caterpillar control, varieties and freezing.
Cauliflower
Grow cauliflowers in the UK: sow Mar–May, harvest Jun–Nov by type. Sowing, firm planting, steady watering, protecting curds, varieties and storage.
Kohlrabi
Grow kohlrabi in the UK: sow Mar–Aug, harvest Jun–Oct. Direct or module sowing, spacing, watering, when to pick and the best varieties.
Calabrese Broccoli
Grow calabrese broccoli in the UK: sow Mar–Jun, harvest Jul–Oct. Sowing, planting out, watering, cutting heads and side shoots, and varieties.
Chinese Cabbage
Grow Chinese cabbage in the UK: sow Jul–Aug, harvest Sep–Nov. Avoiding bolting, sowing direct or in modules, watering, pests and varieties.
Pak Choi
Grow pak choi in the UK: sow Mar–Sep, harvest in 4–8 weeks. Sowing, avoiding bolting, baby leaves or whole heads, pests, varieties and storage.
🧅 Alliums (Onion Family) (5)
Onions
Grow onions in the UK from sets or seed: plant sets Mar–Apr, harvest Jul–Aug. Planting, weeding, watering, drying, storage and varieties.
Garlic
Grow garlic in the UK: plant cloves Oct–Nov or Feb–Mar, lift Jun–Jul. Planting, care, hardneck and softneck varieties, drying and storage.
Leeks
Grow leeks in the UK: sow indoors Feb–Apr, harvest Sep–Apr. Sowing, planting out in dibbed holes, blanching, rust and leek moth, and varieties.
Shallots
Grow shallots in the UK: plant sets Feb–Apr, lift Jul–Aug. Preparing the bed, planting sets, watering, drying, storage and the best varieties.
Spring Onions
Grow spring onions in the UK: sow direct Mar–Aug, pull 8–10 weeks later. Sowing drills, succession sowing, care, varieties and harvesting.
🫛 Legumes (Peas & Beans) (5)
Runner Beans
Grow runner beans in the UK: sow May–Jun, pick Jul–Oct. Supports, sowing, planting out, watering for a good set of pods, varieties and freezing.
Broad Beans
Grow broad beans in the UK: sow Oct–Nov or Feb–Apr, pick May–Aug. Autumn and spring sowing, support, blackfly, varieties and freezing.
Peas
Grow peas in the UK: sow direct Mar–Jun, pick Jun–Sep. Sowing, supports, protecting seed from mice, picking, varieties and freezing.
French Beans
Grow French beans in the UK: sow May–Jun, pick Jul–Sep. Dwarf and climbing types, sowing, supports, regular picking, varieties and freezing.
Soya Beans
Grow soya beans in the UK: sow Apr–May, harvest Aug–Oct. Varieties suited to the UK, sowing, warmth, care, edamame and dried beans.
🥗 Salads & Leaves (16)
Lettuce
Grow lettuce in the UK: sow Feb–Aug, harvest Apr–Nov. Sowing little and often, avoiding bolting, slugs, cut-and-come-again leaves and varieties.
Radishes
Grow radishes in the UK: sow direct Mar–Sep, harvest in 3–6 weeks. Sowing thinly, succession sowing, watering, flea beetle advice and varieties.
Rocket
Grow rocket in the UK: sow direct Mar–Sep, pick in 5–6 weeks. Sowing, avoiding bolting, cut-and-come-again picking, flea beetle and varieties.
Spinach
Grow spinach in the UK: sow Mar–May and Aug–Sep for leaves in spring, autumn and winter. Sowing, avoiding bolting, watering, varieties and freezing.
Chard
Grow chard in the UK: sow Apr–Aug, harvest Jun–Mar. Sowing direct or in modules, spacing, picking outer leaves, colourful varieties and storage.
Chicory
Grow chicory in the UK: sow direct May–Jul, harvest Sep–Mar. Sowing, care, forcing chicons in winter, the best varieties and storage.
Florence Fennel
Grow Florence fennel in the UK: sow direct Jun–Jul, harvest Aug–Oct. Avoiding bolting, sowing, watering, the best varieties and storage.
Celery
Grow celery in the UK: sow indoors Feb–Apr, harvest Aug–Nov. Sowing, planting out, constant watering, self-blanching types, varieties and storage.
Globe Artichokes
Grow globe artichokes in the UK: sow Mar–Apr or plant offsets Apr–May, cut Jun–Aug from year 2. Planting, care, winter protection and varieties.
Endive
Grow endive in the UK: sow Jun–Aug, harvest Sep–Dec. Curled and broad-leaved types, sowing, blanching for milder leaves, care and varieties.
Corn Salad (Mâche)
Grow corn salad (lamb's lettuce) in the UK: sow Aug–Sep or Mar–Apr, pick Oct–Apr. Sowing, winter care, picking leaves and varieties.
Mizuna & Mibuna
Grow mizuna and mibuna in the UK: sow Mar–Sep, pick in 5–8 weeks. Sowing, cut-and-come-again leaves, avoiding bolting, pests and varieties.
Garden Cress
Grow garden cress in the UK all year round: ready in 4–14 days. Sowing on a windowsill, outdoors or in containers, harvesting and varieties.
Sorrel
Grow sorrel in the UK: sow Mar–May or plant divisions, pick Mar–Nov. Sowing, dividing, removing flower stems, picking leaves and varieties.
Watercress
Grow watercress in the UK: sow Mar–Sep, pick May–Nov. Growing in containers or water trays, care, harvesting and the best varieties.
Mustard Greens
Grow mustard greens in the UK: sow Mar–May and Aug–Sep, pick Apr–Nov. Sowing, avoiding bolting, picking leaves, pests and the best varieties.
🌿 Herbs (12)
Basil
Grow basil in the UK: sow indoors Apr–Jun at 20°C or more, pick Jun–Sep. Sowing, watering, pinching out, windowsill growing and varieties.
Mint
Grow mint in the UK: plant divisions or cuttings Mar–Apr, pick Apr–Oct. Keeping it contained in pots, care, rust, varieties and drying.
Chives
Grow chives in the UK: sow or divide Mar–Apr, cut Mar–Nov. Sowing, dividing clumps, cutting, edible flowers, growing in pots and varieties.
Parsley
Grow parsley in the UK: sow Mar–Jul, pick Jun–Mar. Getting slow seed to germinate, flat-leaf and curly types, care, picking and freezing.
Rosemary
Grow rosemary in the UK: buy a plant or take cuttings Apr–Sep, pick all year. Drainage, pots, pruning, winter care, varieties and drying.
Sage
Grow sage in the UK: sow Mar–May or buy plants, take cuttings Jun–Aug. Drainage, pruning to stop it going leggy, winter care, varieties and drying.
Thyme
Grow thyme in the UK: buy plants, sow Mar–May or take cuttings Jun–Aug. Sunny, well-drained spots, pots, trimming, varieties and drying.
Oregano & Marjoram
Grow oregano and marjoram in the UK: buy plants or sow Apr–May, pick May–Oct. Sunny, well-drained spots, cutting back, varieties and drying.
Coriander
Grow coriander in the UK: sow direct Mar–Sep, pick in 6–8 weeks. Succession sowing, avoiding bolting, leaves and seeds, and the best varieties.
Lemon Balm
Grow lemon balm in the UK: sow Apr–May or divide in spring, pick Mar–Oct. Sowing, cutting back, controlling self-seeding, varieties and drying.
Chamomile
Grow chamomile in the UK: surface-sow Mar–May, pick flowers Jun–Aug. Sowing, sunny spots, harvesting and drying flowers for tea, and varieties.
Bay Laurel
Grow bay laurel in the UK: buy a plant or take cuttings Aug–Sep, pick all year. Pots, clipping, winter protection, pests and drying leaves.
🍓 Fruit (24)
Strawberries
Grow strawberries in the UK: plant runners Aug–Sep or crowns Mar–Apr, pick Jun–Oct. Planting, feeding, runners, varieties and storage.
Raspberries
Grow raspberries in the UK: plant bare-root canes Nov–Mar, pick Jun–Oct. Summer and autumn types, supports, pruning, feeding and varieties.
Apples
Grow apple trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Nov. Choosing rootstocks and pollination groups, pruning, thinning and varieties.
Pears
Grow pear trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Oct. Rootstocks, pollination groups, training, pruning, ripening and varieties.
Blueberries
Grow blueberries in the UK: plant Mar–Apr or Sep–Oct, pick Jul–Sep. Ericaceous compost, pots, rainwater, pruning, netting and varieties.
Gooseberries
Grow gooseberries in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jun–Aug. Planting, pruning for airflow, sawfly and mildew, varieties and storage.
Blackcurrants
Grow blackcurrants in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jul–Aug. Deep planting, pruning old wood, feeding, netting, varieties and freezing.
Rhubarb
Grow rhubarb in the UK: plant crowns Oct–Nov or Mar–Apr, pull Mar–Jun. Planting, feeding, forcing early stems, dividing crowns and varieties.
Cherries
Grow cherry trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jun–Aug. Rootstocks, pollination, fan training, pruning, netting and varieties.
Plums & Damsons
Grow plums and damsons in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Oct. Rootstocks, pollination, pruning, thinning and the best varieties.
Blackberries
Grow blackberries in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Oct. Thornless types, training on wires, pruning old canes, varieties and freezing.
Red & White Currants
Grow red and white currants in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jul–Aug. Bushes and cordons, pruning, netting, varieties and storage.
Grapes
Grow grapes in the UK: plant Nov–May outdoors or under glass, pick Aug–Oct. Training vines, winter and summer pruning, thinning and varieties.
Melons
Grow melons in the UK: sow in heat Apr–May, harvest Aug–Sep. Greenhouse or cold frame growing, pollination, training, ripeness and varieties.
Watermelons
Grow watermelons in the UK: sow at 25–30°C Apr–May, harvest Aug–Sep. Heat and greenhouse needs, pollination, watering, ripeness and varieties.
Peaches
Grow peach trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jul–Aug. Fan training, hand pollination, peach leaf curl, thinning and varieties.
Nectarines
Grow nectarines in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Sep. Warm walls or greenhouses, fan training, leaf curl, thinning and varieties.
Apricots
Grow apricot trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Jul–Aug. Sheltered warm spots, frost protection, fan training, pruning and varieties.
Greengages & Gages
Grow greengages and gages in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Sep. Rootstocks, pollination, warm sites, pruning and varieties.
Quinces
Grow quince trees in the UK: plant bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Oct–Nov. Rootstocks, pruning, ripening and storing the fruit, and the best varieties.
Figs
Grow figs in the UK: plant Apr–Jun or bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Sep. Restricting roots, warm walls, pruning, winter protection and varieties.
Kiwi Fruit
Grow kiwi fruit in the UK: plant Apr–Jun or Nov–Mar, pick Sep–Nov. Male and female vines, hardy kiwi, strong supports, pruning and varieties.
Mulberries
Grow mulberry trees in the UK: plant May–Jun or bare-root Nov–Mar, pick Aug–Sep. Planting, pots, light pruning, harvesting and varieties.
Olives
Grow olive trees in the UK: plant Apr–Jun, avoiding hard frost. Pots, drainage, winter protection, pruning and fruiting in southern gardens.
