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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

October

Jackets on and kites to the ready, it is the windy season and a whole lot of leaf compost to collect…

There are a few short days left to get the shed painted, fences secured and anything tide down for the winter ahead. The veg is also looking to be dug up and those cold winter sprouts should be ticking on along just fine.

If the potatoes haven’t een lifted yet, there are just a few short weeks left now. Any tomatoes can be ripened in a shoebox (with a banana) and the firs of the young leeks can be taken to make those tasty stews for the darker cooker nights.

If you are still wanting to plant something for the early spring harvest, winter lettuce, winter hardy peas and Broad beans are a good start.

As a late tip, if you have any pot plants that are staying out for the winter, wrapping them the pot in bubble wrap should keep the roots from freezing.

Wish you all the best getting ready for winter.

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)