The information on sowing and planting given here is for everyone from the south of England to the north of Scotland. Growing conditions can vary dramatically across the country, and even within a locality. If you are new to growing and are unsure about exactly what to do when, try asking other vegetable growers nearby. And be guided by the weather and soil conditions.

Dewings early blood turnip — Sow turnips outdoors in July.

Sow outdoors

Beetroot M - Early and maincrop
Calabrese M
Carrots - Early
Cauliflower M - Mini varieties
Chicory - Pain di Zucchero, harvest in October
Chicory - Red and Sugarloaf
Chinese Cabbage M - Do not transplant from a seedbed - either sow direct or in modules
French beans
Kale
Kohl rabi M
Lettuce M - Loose leaf, Cos, crisphead and butterhead. In hot weather, sow into modules or seed trays and shade from the sun.
Pak Choi M
Parsley
Peas - Maincrop, mangetout and sugarsnap
Radish, mooli
Radish, winter
Spinach perpetual M
Swiss or rainbow chard M
Turnip

Note
M - these plants resent root disturbance and are best raised in module trays only
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