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What to plant now in Leeds

This month's sowing list for Leeds, what is ready to pick, when to plant the favourites, the planting year at a glance and the local frost dates.

October

5 vegetables to sow or plant now

5 of them are at their best time to start. The last frost is usually around 1 May, and frost is unlikely after about 5 May.

Sow or plant in Leeds in October

Sow in a tray

Nothing this month.

Sow in the ground

  • Broad beans
  • Peas

Plant out

  • Cabbage
  • Garlic
  • Onion

Last month to start: cabbage.

Ready to pick in October

  • Beetroot
  • Broad beans
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Cauliflower
  • Celeriac
  • Celery
  • Chives
  • Coriander
  • Dill
  • Kale
  • Leek
  • Lettuce
  • Onion
  • Pak choi
  • Parsley
  • Parsnip
  • Peas
  • Potato
  • Radish
  • Rocket
  • Spinach
  • Spring onion
  • Strawberry
  • Swede
  • Swiss chard
  • Turnip

Coming up in November

Nothing new starts in November. This month's list carries on.

When to plant the favourites in Leeds

Tomato

Tomatoes

Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot in Leeds.

Potato

Potatoes

Plant: April to July.

Best time to start: April to June.

Pick: August to December.

First pick about 15 weeks after starting.

Garlic

Garlic

Plant: October to November.

Best time to start: October to November.

Pick: July to August.

First pick about 35 weeks after starting.

Lettuce

Lettuce

Sow in the ground: March to August.

Best time to start: April to August.

Pick: July to December.

First pick about 9 weeks after starting.

Carrot

Carrots

Sow in the ground: April to July.

Best time to start: April to July.

Pick: July to February.

First pick about 11 weeks after starting.

Dwarf French beans

Dwarf French beans

Sow in the ground: June to July.

Best time to start: June.

Pick: August to September.

First pick about 10 weeks after starting.

Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety here.

Onion

Onions

Sow in a tray: February to March and June to September.

Plant out: April to May and August to November.

Best time to start: April to May and August to November.

Pick: July to October.

First pick about 49 weeks after starting.

Strawberry

Strawberries

Plant: April to May.

Best time to start: April to May.

Pick: September to December.

First pick about 18 weeks after starting.

Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety here.

Pumpkin

Pumpkins

Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot in Leeds.

Courgette

Courgettes

Sow in a tray: May.

Plant out: June.

Pick: August to September.

First pick about 8 weeks after starting.

The planting year in Leeds

VegetableONDJFMAMJJASFirst pick
BeetrootSSSSSabout 9 weeks
Broad beansSSSSSSSSSSabout 18 weeks
BroccoliTPPPPPabout 15 weeks
Brussels sproutsTPPabout 24 weeks
CabbagePTPPPPPPabout 20 weeks
CarrotSSSSabout 11 weeks
CauliflowerTPPPPabout 17 weeks
CeleriacTTPPabout 28 weeks
CeleryTTPPPabout 25 weeks
ChivesTSSSPabout 11 weeks
Climbing French beansSabout 12 weeks
CorianderSSSSabout 7 weeks
CourgetteTPabout 8 weeks
DillSSSSabout 7 weeks
Dwarf French beansSSabout 10 weeks
GarlicPPabout 35 weeks
KaleSSSSSabout 9 weeks
LeekTTPPPPabout 23 weeks
LettuceSSSSSSabout 9 weeks
OnionPPTTPPTTPPabout 49 weeks
Pak choiSSSSSabout 7 weeks
ParsleyTSSSPabout 11 weeks
ParsnipSSabout 18 weeks
PeasSSSSSSSSSSabout 16 weeks
PotatoPPPPabout 15 weeks
RadishSSSSSSabout 4 weeks
RocketSSSSSSabout 5 weeks
Runner beansSabout 11 weeks
SpinachSSSSSSSabout 7 weeks
Spring onionSSSSSabout 9 weeks
StrawberryPPabout 18 weeks
SwedeSSSSabout 15 weeks
Swiss chardSSSSSabout 9 weeks
TurnipSSSSSabout 8 weeks

The chart starts at October. "First pick" is the usual time from starting to the first harvest.

Choose a quick-maturing (early) variety of: climbing French beans, dwarf French beans, runner beans and strawberry.

Leeds season by season

Spring March to May

Time to start: beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, coriander, courgette, dill, kale, lettuce, pak choi, parsley, parsnip, peas, potato, radish, rocket, spinach, spring onion, strawberry, swede, Swiss chard and turnip.

Last chance for: strawberry.

Summer June to August

Time to start: climbing French beans, dwarf French beans and runner beans.

Last chance for: beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrot, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chives, climbing French beans, coriander, courgette, dill, dwarf French beans, kale, leek, lettuce, pak choi, parsley, parsnip, potato, runner beans, spring onion, swede, Swiss chard and turnip.

Autumn September to November

Time to start: garlic.

Last chance for: cabbage, garlic, onion, radish, rocket and spinach.

Winter December to February

Time to start: leek and onion.

Last chance for: broad beans and peas.

Frost in Leeds

Last frost, most years
around 1 May
Frost is unlikely after
about 5 May
First frost, most years
around 2 November
Frost-free days in a year
about 185

The end of frost is not planting time. Tender plants also need warm nights, which usually come two to four weeks later, and a week or two of hardening off first, so go by the months for each vegetable above. A low corner where cold air settles runs later. Tomatoes, peppers, French and runner beans, courgettes, pumpkins and basil are the ones to hold back or cover.

Harder to grow in Leeds

Needs a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot: basil, cucumber, pumpkin, sweetcorn and tomato.

Too cold here: aubergine, chilli, melon, okra, sweet pepper, sweet potato and watermelon.

Questions about planting in Leeds

What can I plant now in Leeds?

In October, 5 vegetables can be sown or planted in Leeds, including broad beans, cabbage, garlic, onion and peas. The full list is at the top of this page and changes every month.

When should I plant tomatoes in Leeds?

Tomatoes are hard to grow in Leeds: they need a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot.

When should I plant potatoes in Leeds?

In Leeds, plant potatoes from April to July. The best time to start is from April to June. Picking runs from August to December.

When should I plant garlic in Leeds?

In Leeds, plant garlic from October to November. The best time to start is from October to November. Picking runs from July to August.

When is the last frost in Leeds?

In most years the last frost in Leeds comes around 1 May. Frost is unlikely after about 5 May, though tender vegetables go out later still, once nights are warm. The first frost of the cold season usually arrives around 2 November.

Which vegetables are quickest to grow in Leeds?

The quick ones are radish (about 4 weeks), rocket (about 5 weeks), coriander (about 7 weeks), pak choi (about 7 weeks), spinach (about 7 weeks), courgette (about 8 weeks), turnip (about 8 weeks) and beetroot (about 9 weeks). The time is from starting to the first pick.

Other cities

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These dates are estimates for general guidance, based on the usual weather in Leeds. Seasons vary from year to year, so check the seed packet and local advice as well.
Temperatures: Source: Meteostat and its data providers (CC BY 4.0). Crop temperature ranges checked against FAO ECOCROP (CC BY 4.0).

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