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What to sow in Perth

Perth sits in the sheltered Tay Valley, one of Scotland's better spots for growing. The river valley moderates temperatures, and the area has a long tradition of soft fruit farming — raspberries and strawberries thrive here. Hardy crops do well; the long summer days help.

Last frost date15 MayEstimated average
First autumn frost25 SeptemberEstimated average
Growing season133 daysFrost-free period
March 2026

What to sow in Perth right now

Based on a last frost date of 15 May, these are the crops you can get going in Perth this month.

Broad beansPinch out the growing tips once the first pods form to discourage blackfly. They'll also ripen faster.
Sow indoorsDirect sow
PeasSow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Pick regularly to keep them producing — leave one pod on and the whole plant slows down.
Sow indoors
LeeksDrop seedlings into deep holes and just water in — no need to fill the hole. They'll fatten up on their own.
Sow indoors
CabbageDifferent varieties for each season — spring, summer, autumn, and winter types. Red cabbage is less bothered by caterpillars.
Sow indoors
CauliflowerFold outer leaves over the curd to keep it white. Cauliflower leaves are delicious too — don't throw them away.
Sow indoors
Brussels sproutsGrow through summer, harvest from autumn through winter. Flavour improves after frost. Start early — they're slow.
Sow indoors
ParsleySlow to germinate (3-4 weeks) — don't give up on it. Soak seeds overnight in warm water to speed things up. Flat-leaf has the stronger flavour.
Sow indoors
CelerySow seeds on the surface — they need light to germinate. Start early in a propagator. Cutting celery is much easier than trench celery if you're new to it.
Sow indoors
TomatoesPinch out side shoots on cordon types. Feed weekly with tomato feed once the first truss sets. Don't overwater — flavour comes from a bit of stress.
Sow indoors
PeppersStart early — they're slow growers. Pinch out the first flower to encourage bushier growth and more fruit overall.
Sow indoors
ChilliesNeed heat to germinate — use a propagator or the warmest windowsill you've got. The more sun they get, the hotter the fruit.
Sow indoors
AubergineStart very early — January isn't too soon. Limit to 5-6 fruits per plant if you want decent-sized aubergines rather than marbles.
Sow indoors
Full year

Perth sowing calendar

Month-by-month sowing times for Perth, based on a last frost date of 15 May.

January

No sowing activity this month.

February

LeeksI

March

Now
Broad beansI/DPeasILeeksICabbageICauliflowerIBrussels sproutsIParsleyICeleryITomatoesIPeppersIChilliesIAubergineI

April

Broad beansD/PPeasI/D/PLettuceI/DSpinachDRadishesDCarrotsDBeetrootIOnion setsDPotatoes (early)DKaleI/DParsnipsDSpring onionsDSwiss chardITurnipsDBroccoliI/DCabbageICauliflowerIParsleyI/DSweetcornICourgettesIFrench beansISquashIPumpkinsICorianderIRocketIPak choiIFennelITomatoesICucumbersIRunner beansIBasilI

May

Broad beansPPeasPLettuceD/PRadishesDCarrotsDBeetrootI/D/POnion setsDPotatoes (early)DKaleD/PParsnipsDSpring onionsDSwiss chardI/D/PTurnipsDLeeksPBroccoliD/PCabbagePCauliflowerPBrussels sproutsPParsleyDSweetcornI/D/PCourgettesI/D/PFrench beansI/D/PSquashI/PPumpkinsI/PCorianderI/DRocketI/DPak choiI/D/PFennelI/D/PCeleryPDillDTomatoesPCucumbersIRunner beansI/D/PBasilD/P

June

BeetrootPSwiss chardPLeeksPBroccoliPSweetcornD/PCourgettesD/PFrench beansD/PSquashPPumpkinsPCorianderDPak choiD/PFennelD/PCeleryPDillDTomatoesPPeppersPChilliesPCucumbersPRunner beansD/PAuberginePBasilD/P

July

No sowing activity this month.

August

No sowing activity this month.

September

No sowing activity this month.

October

No sowing activity this month.

November

GarlicD

December

GarlicD
I = Sow indoorsD = Direct sowP = Plant out

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