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Growing, Sowing, Harvesting and Managing Your
Allotment,
Calendar by Month
(The Purple Carrot Corporation)
The Gardener’s YearThe months suggested in this guide are approximate, the
weather, and condition of your soil will change the optimum for your garden or allotment.
You should keep a record of when you sow and your result, as your own knowledge of successes and failures in previous years, will be a valuable tool in getting the most from your
vegetables & Fruit.
When reference is made to sow in cold frame, seeds could equally be sown in a unheated greenhouse, or under a cloche. Seeds sown our of doors early in the year will germinate better
if protected with cloches.
Remember that if you intend to sow seeds out of doors under a cloche you should place the cloche in position 10 – 14 days
before sowing to warm the soil.
JanuaryTo doOrder your seeds for the new growing season. Dig over any empty plots unless soil is too wet or compacted. Dig in organic matter such as compost or manure to newly dug plots.
Sow- In HeatGreenhouse tomatoes
OtherLay Out Potatoes in a cool, light place to encourage sprouting.
Use
Autumn/ winter cabbageBrussels SproutsJerusalem artichokesKaleLeeksParsnipsPurple sprouting broccoliRape KaleRed CabbageRhubarb (forced)Savoy CabbageSeakale (blanched)Winter Spinach
FebruaryTo doContinue Digging vacant ground, adding organic matter, as weather and solid conditions allows.
Sow- In HeatAuberginesBrussels SproutsCape GooseberriesCauliflowerChamomileCucumber (end of month)Green house melons (continue sowing until end May)Greenhouse tomatoesMarjoram
Sow- In SituEarly PeasGarlic cloves (at end of month)
Jerusalem artichokesParsnipsShallotsWelsh Onions
OtherAs you dig up Jerusalem artichokes, replant the best tubers at the same time, in your new bed.
UseAutumn/ Winter cabbageJerusalem artichokesKaleLeeksParsnipsPurple shooting broccoliRape kaleRed CabbageRhubarb (forced)Savoy CabbageWinter spinach
MarchTo doDig, and add organic matter to empty plots. Set beer filled fall traps for slugs.
Sow- In FrameThyme
Sow- In HeatBergamotBrussels sproutsCape gooseberriesCardoonsCeleriacChamomileCucumberGlobe artichokesGreenhouse MelonsGreenhouse tomatoesMarjoramPeppers
Sow- In SeedbedAngelicaBrussels sprouts (from mid month)Couve tronchudaRhubarb
Sow- In SituBroad Beans (mid Month)BurnetChinese artichoke tubersChop suey greens (continue until September)Early carrotsEarly globe beetroot (continue until mid July)Early PeasEarly PotatoesEver Ready Onion BulbsGarlic clovesHamburg parsleyJerusalem artichoke tubersLand cressLettuce (continue until July)Maincrop onion setsParsnipsPickling onionsSalsifySecond-early peasSeakaleShallotsSpinach beet (continue until July)Spring sown maincrop onionsSpring onions (continue until May)Summer Spinach (continue until early July)Turnip
WatercressWelsh onions
OtherShorten old growths on hazels. Thin Japanese onions. Thin seakale plants grown previous year.
TransplantAngelica plants grown the previous March. Autumn sown maincrop onions
UseJerusalem artichokesKale LeeksPurple & white sprouting broccoliRape kaleRed cabbageRhubarbSavoy cabbageSpring onions (sown previous September)
AprilTo doDig up old brassica stumps, add to compost heap or burn. How between rows of seedlings. Look out for flea beetles among brassica seedlings.
Sow- In FrameDwarf and runner beansThyme
Sow- In HeatCeleryChick peasCucumber (until end of month)Greenhouse melonsLima beans MarrowsMelons (later to be grown under cloche outside)New Zealand spinachPumpkinsSoya beans
Sow- In SeedbedBroccoli (winter
cauliflower)Brussels sproutsFrench sorrelHyssopKaleLeeksLovageRosemarySageSavoy Cabbage (continue until June)Summer cabbage
Sow- In SituAniseedAsparagusAsparagus peasBalmBorageBroad beansBurnetCarrots (continue until July)CeltuceChinese artichoke tubersChop suey greensClaryCorianderDandelionDillEarly globe beetrootEarly potatoesEndive (continue until end of August)Every ready onion bulbs
FennelFrench beans (continue until mid July)Good King HenryKohl-rabi (continue until end July)LettuceMaincrop peas (continue until mid July)MarjoramOrach (continue until August)ParsnipPickling onionsPumpkins (end of month)RadishRocket (continue until July)SalsifySavoryScolymusSeakaleSpinach beetSpring onionsSummer spinachSwiss chardTurnipsWatercressWelsh onions
OtherBlanch mature dandelion plants. Thin Japanese onions. Harden-off peppers that are to be grown
outside.
TransplantAsparagus sown during the previous year. September sown red cabbage.
UseChop suey greensKaleNine star perennial broccoliPurple & white sprouting broccoliRape kaleRed cabbageRhubarbSavoy cabbageSpring cabbageSpring onionsSwiss chard
MayTo doWhen frosts are forecast, seedlings should be protected with cloches or newspaper secured with stones, regularly hoe, protect seeds from birds. Pest check: cabbage root fly, carrot fly, onion fly, brassica flea beetle.
Sow- In ClocheMarrowsRidge cucumbers
Sow- In HeatGreenhouse melonsMelons (transfer to cloches later)PumpkinSweetcorn (ealry in month)
Sow-In seedbedAutumn/ winter cabbageBroccoli (winter cauliflower)Calabrese
HyssopKaleLovageNine star perennial broccoliPurple & white sprouting broccoliSageSavoy cabbage
Sow- In SituAsparagus peasBalmBasilBeetroot (long rooted maincrop)Broad beansCarrotsCardoonsChicory (forcing varieties)ChivesChop suey greensDillEarly globe beetrootEndiveFennelFrench beansGlobe artichokesKohl-rabiLettuceMaincrop peas
Maincrop potatoes (end of month)TurnipWelsh onions
OtherBlanch mature dandelion plants, insert pea stakes, earth up early potatoes. Pot on peppers. Begin removing side shoots from tomatoes. Harden-off: April-sown Pumpkins, Cardoons, Celeriac, Celery, Globe artichokes, Marrows, New Zealand spinach, Outdoor tomatoes, Soya beans, Sweetcorn
TransplantAlpine strawberriesAutumn/winter cabbageBergamot seedlings (to nursery bed)Brussels sproutsCauliflowerChamomileFrench sorrelOutdoor peppers6-week old savoy cabbage seedlings
Summer cabbage (late in month)After last frost: Globe artichokes, Marrows, New Zealand spinach, pumpkins, Sweetcorn.
UseAsparagus (from mid month)Chop suey greensGood King HenryLand cressLettuceNine star perennial broccoliRadishSavoy cabbageSeptember-sown spring onionsSwiss chard
JuneTo doContinue hoeing & weeding. Begin mulching around plants that require a lot of water. Be vigilant for pests.
Sow-In SeedbedRueSavoy cabbage
Sow- In SituCarrotsChicory (non-forcing varieties)Chinese cabbage (continue until early August)ChivesChop suey greensEarly globe beetrootEndiveFrench beans Kohl-rabiLettuce
Maincrop peas (until mid month)OrachRadishRocketRunner beansSpinach beetSpring onionsSummer spinachSwedeTurnips
OtherPick herb leaves for drying before flowers open. Blanch mature dandelion plants (until end of month). Blanche endive. Pinch out tops of Broad bean plants once plants are well covered with flowers. Pot on peppers. Remove side shoots from tomatoes. Harden-off May-sown pumpkins.
TransplantCalabrese
ChickpeasCouve tronchudaKaleLeeksLima beans (3-4 weeks after last frost)May-sown autumn/winter cabbageOutdoor tomatoesPurple & white sprouting broccoliRosemary6-week old savoy cabbage seedlingsSummer cabbagePlant out hardened-off: celeriac, celery, May-sown pumpkins, soya beans.Plant out melon seedlings under cloches.
Harvest & StoreCaraway seeds
UseAsparagus (until end of month)Asparagus peas
Broad beans Chop suey greensEarly carrotsEarly potatoesGlobe artichokesGood King HenryGreenhouse cucumbersGreenhouse melonsGreenhouse tomatoesJapanese onions (end of month)LettuceNew Zealand spinach (end of month)RadishSecond-early peas (end of month)Spring-sown spring onionsSummer spinachSwiss chard
JulyTo doPick ripened peas, marrows and French beans, to encourage continued cropping. Water regularly. Prioritise water for more water hungry plants. If in drought do not hoe as it will allow moisture to escape.
Sow-In SeedbedSpring cabbage
Sow- In SituCarrotsChicory (non-forcing varieties)Chinese mustard (continue until mid August)Chop suey greensEarly globe beetrootEndiveFrench beans (until mid month) Kohl-rabi
LettuceOrachRadishRape kaleRocketSpinach beetSpring greens (end of month)Spring onionsSummer spinachSwiss chardTurnipWinter RadishWinter spinach (Continue until end September)
OtherPick herb leaves for drying before flowers open. Blanche endive. Pinch out the growing point of outdoor tomatoes (end of month)
TransplantBroccoli (winter cauliflower)CalabreseCouve tronchudaKaleLeeksNine star perennial
broccoliPurple & white sprouting broccoliRhubarbRosemarySage (to nursery bed)6-week savoy cabbage seedlings
Harvest & StoreAutumn-sown onions (end of month)Bulbous-rooted chervilCaraway seedsOnions (grown from sets)Shallots (from mid month)
UseAlpine strawberriesAuberginesBroad beansBulbous-rooted chervilCauliflowerCeltuceChop suey greensEarly carrotsEarly potatoesGlobe artichokesGreenhouse cucumbersGreenhouse melons
Greenhouse peppersGreenhouse tomatoesJapanese onionsKohl-rabiLettuceMaincrop peasMarrows (from mid month)New Zealand spinachPeaches (variety dependent)Pickling onionsPumpkinsRadishRidge cucumbersRunner beansSecond-early potatoesSelf-blanching celery (end of month)Spring onionsSummer cabbageSummer spinachSwiss chard
AugustTo doAdd garden waste to the compost heap.
Sow-In SeedbedAutumn-sown maincrop onions
Sow- In SituChinese cabbageChinese mustard (until mid month)Chop suey greensCorn salad (continue until end of September)OrachRadish (until mid month)Swiss chardTree onion bulbsWinter spinach
OtherBlanche cardoons. Blanche endive, Disbud first-year globe
artichokes. Pinch out the growing point of outdoor tomatoes.
Transplant6-week savoy cabbage seedlings
Harvest & StoreGarlic Onions (grown from sets) ShallotsSpring-sown maincrop onions
UseAlpine strawberriesAuberginesBroad beansCarrotsCauliflowerCeltuceChop suey greensCranberriesFlorence fennelGreenhouse cucumbersGreenhouse melonsGreenhouse peppers
Greenhouse tomatoesKohl-rabiLettuceLima beansMaincrop peasMarrows New Zealand spinachOkraOutdoor peppersOutdoor tomatoesPeaches (variety dependent)PumpkinsRadishRidge cucumbersRunner beansSecond-early potatoesSpring onionsSummer cabbageSummer spinachSweetcorn (end of month)Swiss chard
SeptemberTo doAs weather gets cold, cut green tomatoes off outdoor plants and bring indoors to ripen. If frosts are forecast, cover late sowings with cloches.
Sow-In FrameAlpine strawberriesPeaches
Sow- In SeedbedRed cabbage
Sow- In SituCarawayChop suey greensCorn salad (until end of month)Land cressSalad onions (to provide early crop next year)Winter spinach
OtherBlanche Cardoons, Blanche
Endive, Disbud first-year globe artichokes. Every third year lift and divide chives
TransplantHyssop (between now and March)LovageRueSageSpring cabbageThyme
Harvest & StoreChick peasMaincrop potatoesOnions (grown from sets)
UseAlpine strawberriesAuberginesCalabreseCardoons (blanched)CarrotsCauliflowerChinese cabbageChinese mustardChop suey greensCouve tronchudaCrab applesCranberries
Florence fennelGreenhouse cucumbersGreenhouse melonsGreenhouse peppersGreenhouse tomatoesHamburg parsleyHazel nutsMaincrop peas (until end of month)New Zealand spinachOkraOutdoor peppersOutdoor tomatoesParsnipsPeaches (variety dependent)PumpkinsRadishRed cabbageRidge cucumbersRunner beansSalsifySavoy cabbageSecond-early potatoesSpring onionsSummer cabbageSummer spinachSwiss chard
OctoberTo doDig up soil if heavy, frost will help break it up. Continue lifting crops for winter storage. Clean cleared greenhouse. Rake up and burn leaves to stop pests overwintering beneath.
Sow-In FrameCranberryHazel Peach
Sow- In SeedbedRed cabbage
Sow- In SituBulbous-rooted chervil
OtherPrepare asparagus bed if you plan to plant next yearBlanche endiveLift chicory roots for forcing.
TransplantMarch-sown bergamotSpring cabbage1-year old cranberry (to nursery bed)1-year old hazel (to nursery bed) 1-year old peach trees 3-year old cranberries
Harvest & StoreChinese artichokesMaincrop carrotsMaincrop potaoesMarrows (by end of month)PumpkinsSalsifySwedeWinter radish
UseAlpine strawberriesAuberginesAutumn/winter cabbageBrussels sprouts (end of month)CalabreseCardoons (blanched)CauliflowerCeleriac
CeleryChinese artichokesChinese cabbageChinese mustard (until end of month)Chop suey greensCouve tronchudaCrab applesGreenhouse tomatoesJerusalem artichokesKohl-rabiMarrowOkra (until first frost)Outdoor tomatoesParsnipsRunner beansSavoy cabbageScolymusSelf-blanching celery (until first frost)Spring onionsSwedeSwiss chardWinter radishWinter spinach
NovemberTo doDig heavy soil and add manure or compost to it. Check stored vegetables regularly, remove & destroy any rotten ones.
Sow-In FrameHazel
Sow- In SituBulbous-rooted chervilFrost-hardy broad beansPeas (early varieties)
OtherForce chicory, Blanche endive (until mid month), Blanch seakale, Protect crops like celeriac with bracken or straw.
Harvest & Store
CeleriacMaincrop beetrootScolymus
UseAutumn/winter cabbageBrussels sprouts CalabreseCauliflowerCeleriacCeleryChinese cabbageChop suey greensJerusalem artichokesLeeksParsnipsRed cabbageSavoy cabbageSeptember-sown land cressSpring greensSwiss chardWinter spinach
DecemberTo doContinue to compost healthy material as crops are removed. Dig over empty empty ground. Grease and store gardening tools for winter storage. Prepare garden plan for following year. Work out seeds and tubers needed for next year and order.
Sow- In SituFrost-hardy broad beans
OtherForce rhubarb cover celery with bracken or straw to protect from frost. Protect winter spinach with cloches.
Harvest & StoreTurnips
UseAutumn/winter cabbageBrussels sproutsCeleryJerusalem artichokesLeeksParsnipsRed cabbageSavoy cabbageSeakale (blanched)Winter spinach
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