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Sowing in August

August is mostly harvesting, with an eye on winter. Lamb's lettuce, spinach and radishes for the cold months go in now — they germinate fast in the residual warmth and then stand into winter. Don't leave cleared ground bare.

Start indoors in August

1 plant

Sow outdoors in August

13 plants

Plant out in August

2 plants

Harvest in August

43 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.