Grow Seasonally

Master the art of growing with Seeds Lane Allotments. Success on your plot depends on aligning with the natural calendar; knowing the ideal times for sowing and nurturing is essential for a flourishing garden. Dive into our expert monthly advice to keep your soil active throughout the year.

Browse our full directory of monthly snapshots to find the specific guide you need and start planning your next planting phase. Explore Months

What to Plant

A structured breakdown of seeds to sow and young plants to transition into the Seeds Lane soil each month. Follow this guide to ensure your beds remain productive throughout the growing seasons.

Jan - Mar

January: Broad Beans (under cover), Garlic
February: Early Peas, Chillies (indoors)
March: Potatoes, Spinach, Spring Onions

Apr - Jun

April: Carrots, Beetroot, Parsnips
May: Runner Beans, Squash, Sweetcorn
June: Brassicas, Courgettes, French Beans

Jul - Sep

July: Winter Cabbage, Endive, Salads
August: Chinese Cabbage, Hardy Spinach
September: Winter Onions, Mustard Greens

Oct - Dec

October: Broad Beans (Aquadulce), Garlic
November: Fruit Trees, Asparagus
December: Rhubarb, Bare-root Hedging

Maintenance Tips

A healthy allotment requires consistent care. Follow our month-by-month checklist to stay on top of essential tasks and ensure a productive community garden.

January Checklist

Clean and oil all hand tools
Check fruit tree stakes and ties
Sort seed packets by sowing date
Tidy the shed and organic storage areas

March Checklist

Weed perennial beds as they emerge
Mulch fruit bushes with compost
Prepare seed beds for early sowing
Repair fences and plot boundaries

June Checklist

Water deeply during dry spells
Thin out direct-sown seedlings
Stake peas, beans, and tall plants
Hoe off weed seedlings on sunny days

September Checklist

Clear finished crops to prevent disease
Sow green manure on empty beds
Net brassicas against pigeons
Turn compost heaps regularly

November Checklist

Apply well-rotted manure to vacant beds
Clean and store terracotta pots
Drain water butts to prevent freezing
Check stored produce for signs of rot

Refer to the full 12-month archive for specific local allotment timings and climate adjustments.