Sow & Grow
Once you’ve decided what to grow, it’s time to get your plants started. Find out when to sow indoors or outdoors, when to plant seedlings into the garden and what you can sow and plant throughout the growing season.
Whether you’re starting your first seeds on a windowsill, sowing directly into the garden or looking for something to plant later in the season, you’ll find practical guides to help you choose the right time and give your plants a good start.
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Sow & Plant Your Vegetable Garden
Turn your garden plan into growing plants. Find out what to sow and plant throughout the year, then learn the practical skills you need to get seeds and young plants off to a healthy start.
When to Sow & Plant
Knowing when to sow and plant can make all the difference in the vegetable garden. Follow the growing season month by month to see what you can start indoors, sow directly outside or plant into the garden.
Keep sowing as the season progresses to fill gaps, replace harvested crops and make the most of the space you have.
What to Sow and Plant in January →
What to Sow and Plant in February →
What to Sow and Plant in March →
What to Sow and Plant in April →
What to Sow and Plant in May →
What to Sow and Plant in June →
What to Sow and Plant in July →
What to Sow and Plant in August →
How to Start Your Plants
A good harvest starts with healthy young plants. Learn how to sow seeds, give seedlings the conditions they need and prepare them for the move from windowsill or greenhouse into the garden.
These practical guides will help you get your vegetables off to a strong start and avoid some of the most common seed-starting problems.