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Below some tips on what to start growing for the season and some tips for us here in Scotland.
From us all, have a fantastic growing season ahead.
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Tip of the Month
April
I hope you have been using the sun tan lotion these past few weeks. Wow what weather!
Sow leeks, beetroot and sprouts under cover this month. There still may be a few frosts left.
Get the tomatoes and melons going too albeit it in a warm spot too.
As for potatoes, spinach, broad beans, cucumber and lettuce, those can get in the ground and growing straight away.
If you have the time, get the sweet peas and dahlias going for a bit of colour.
Enjoy the sun and happy planting.
See you on the allotment soon.
Growing in Scotland
The list below is general and specific to Glasgow. Timings vary dependent on weather, sun and angle of allotment to the sun.
Spring
Sow
- Broad Beans (March)
- Peas (under cloches) (March)
- Sweet Pepper (March)
- Celery (March – indoors)
- Brussel Sprouts (March)
- Garlic (March)
- Courgette (April – indoors)
- Lettuce (April every 2 weeks onwards)
- Spring Onions (April every 2 weeks onwards)
- Spinach (April)
- Swiss Chard (Late April)
- Cucumber (April – indoors)
- Broccoli (May – under cover)
- Radish (May)
- Parsnip (May)
- French Beans (May)
Harvest
- Rhubarb (March)
- Cabbage (May)
(March/April/May)
Summer
Sow
- Leeks (June)
- Squash (June – Plant outside)
- Sweetcorn (June – Plant outside)
- Sweet Potato (June)
- Kale (July – Final position)
- Broccoli (July – Final Position)
- Potatoes (July – Autumn harvest)
Harvest
- Broccoli (early harvest)
- Lettuce (June)
- Radish (June)
- Broad Beans (June)
- Cauliflower (Late June)
- Turnips (June)
- Carrots (June)
- Spinach (July)
- Shallots (July)
- Swiss Chard (July)
- Courgettes (July)
- Peas (July)
- Cucumber (July)
- Sweetcorn (August)
- Garlic (August)
- Onions (August)
- Celery (August)
- Runner Beans (August)
(June/July/Aug)
Autumn
Sow
- Spinach (Sept)
- Onion (Sept – Autumn Sets)
- Cabbage (Sept)
- Broad Beans (Oct – for early crop)
- Peach (Nov – Bare root)
- Blackberries (Nov)
- Blackcurrents (Nov)
- Gooseberries (Nov)
- Plum (Nov
- Garlic (Nov)
Harvest
- Leek (Sept)
- Cabbage (Sept)
- Parsnips (Sept)
- Swede (Onwards)
- Sweet Potato (Oct)
- Cauliflower (Oct – onwards)
- Squash (Oct)
- Spinach (Oct)
- Kale (Nov)
- Leek (Nov)
- Brussel Sprouts (Nov – onwards)
(Sept/Oct/Nov)
Winter
Sow
- Apple Trees (Dec)
- Pear Trees (Dec)
- Shallots (Jan – in pots)
- Cauliflower (Feb – indoors)
- Leek (Feb – indoors)
- Onion seeds (Feb – indoors)
- Potato (Mar – Chit)
- Broad Beans (Mar – Pots)
- Celery (Mar – indoors)
- Leek (Mar – indoors)
- Brussel Sprouts (Mar)
- Garlic (Mar)
- Peas (Mar)
- Tomatoes (Mar – inside)
Harvest
- Broccoli (Feb)
- Rhubarb (Mar – onwards)
(Dec/Jan/Feb)