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From us all, have a fantastic growing season ahead.
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)