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Hardy crops

Broad beans

Direct sow 8w before frost

Peas

Direct sow 6w before frost

Lettuce

Direct sow 4w before frost

Spinach

Direct sow 6w before frost

Radishes

Direct sow 4w before frost

Carrots

Direct sow 3w before frost

Beetroot

Direct sow 2w before frost

Onion sets

Direct sow 5w before frost

Potatoes (maincrop)

Direct sow 1w before frost

Potatoes (early)

Direct sow 5w before frost

Kale

Direct sow 4w before frost

Parsnips

Direct sow 4w before frost

Spring onions

Direct sow 4w before frost

Swiss chard

Direct sow 2w before frost

Turnips

Direct sow 4w before frost

Leeks

Start indoors 12w before frost

Broccoli

Direct sow 4w before frost

Cabbage

Start indoors 8w before frost

Cauliflower

Start indoors 8w before frost

Brussels sprouts

Start indoors 10w before frost

Garlic

Direct sow 26w before frost

Parsley

Direct sow 4w before frost

Half-hardy crops

Sweetcorn

Direct sow 1w after frost

Courgettes

Direct sow 1w after frost

French beans

Direct sow 1w after frost

Squash

Start indoors 4w before frost

Pumpkins

Start indoors 4w before frost

Coriander

Direct sow 0w before frost

Rocket

Direct sow 2w before frost

Pak choi

Direct sow 1w after frost

Fennel

Direct sow 1w after frost

Celery

Start indoors 10w before frost

Dill

Direct sow 1w after frost

Tender crops

Tomatoes

Start indoors 8w before frost

Peppers

Start indoors 10w before frost

Chillies

Start indoors 10w before frost

Cucumbers

Start indoors 5w before frost

Runner beans

Direct sow 1w after frost

Aubergine

Start indoors 10w before frost

Basil

Direct sow 2w after frost

Fruit

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Gooseberries

Blackcurrants

Redcurrants

Rhubarb