When to Plant Pumpkins in the UK

Sowing pumpkin seeds in individual pots indoors in the UK

Pumpkins are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow in a UK garden, but they need more space, more warmth and more time than most beginners expect. Get the timing right and pumpkins grow vigorously, produce impressive fruit and look spectacular through late summer and autumn. Rush them into cold ground too early and … Read more

When to Plant Vegetables in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide

When to plant vegetables in the UK shown across the gardening seasons

In the UK, most vegetable sowing starts in March, often under cover at first. The busiest months are March to May, with tender crops usually planted outside After mid-May when frost risk drops — see What to Plant in May in the UK for the full breakdown. Use this month-by-month guide as a baseline, then … Read more