Scotland, UK

Planting calendar for Inverness

Last frost around 16 April, first frost around 15 November: about 213 frost-free days.

Last frost: 16 April
First frost: 15 November
Frost-free days: 213

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Broad bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Inverness. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (a greenhouse or polytunnel)

When to sow each crop in Inverness, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
TomatoUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
ChilliUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet pepperUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
AubergineUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Courgette	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
SquashUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
SweetcornUnder cover only	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beetroot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Rocket	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
French bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broad bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Plant under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spring onion	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Pak choi	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Coriander	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoUnder cover 8 May to 4 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 8 May to 4 Jun
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 8 May, ready around 3 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the UK, town by town

ChilliUnder cover 7 May to 4 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 7 May to 4 Jun
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 7 May, ready around 8 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across the UK, town by town

Sweet pepperUnder cover 13 May to 8 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 13 May to 8 Jun
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 13 May, ready around 8 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across the UK, town by town

AubergineUnder cover 13 May to 4 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 13 May to 4 Jun
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 13 May, ready around 11 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across the UK, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 1 Jun to 11 Jul; Under cover 4 May to 8 Aug

Sow outdoors: 1 Jun to 11 Jul
Under cover: 4 May to 8 Aug
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 1 June, ready around 8 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across the UK, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 1 Jun to 1 Jul; Under cover 4 May to 29 Jul

Sow outdoors: 1 Jun to 1 Jul
Under cover: 4 May to 29 Jul
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 1 June, ready around 22 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the UK, town by town

SquashUnder cover 7 May to 8 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 7 May to 8 Jun
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 7 May, ready around 3 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across the UK, town by town

SweetcornUnder cover 2 May to 8 Jun

Sow outdoors: Not here: season too short
Under cover: 2 May to 8 Jun
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 2 May, ready around 27 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across the UK, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 12 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 15 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 15 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 24 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across the UK, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 12 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 15 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 15 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 22 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across the UK, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 27 Mar to 14 Jun; Under cover 27 Feb to 12 Jul

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 14 Jun
Under cover: 27 Feb to 12 Jul
First harvest: About 134 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 8 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across the UK, town by town

RadishOutdoors 27 Mar to 1 Sep; Under cover 27 Feb to 29 Sep

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 1 Sep
Under cover: 27 Feb to 29 Sep
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 24 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the UK, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 27 Mar to 22 May; Under cover 27 Feb to 19 Jun

Plant outdoors: 27 Mar to 22 May
Under cover: 27 Feb to 19 Jun
First harvest: About 101 days after planting. Planted on 27 March, ready around 6 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across the UK, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 27 Mar to 30 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 30 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 26 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across the UK, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 1 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 4 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 1 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 4 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 1 April, ready around 10 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the UK, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 27 Mar to 2 Sep; Under cover 27 Feb to 30 Sep

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 2 Sep
Under cover: 27 Feb to 30 Sep
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 11 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the UK, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 12 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 15 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 15 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 12 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across the UK, town by town

RocketOutdoors 27 Mar to 2 Sep; Under cover 27 Feb to 30 Sep

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 2 Sep
Under cover: 27 Feb to 30 Sep
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 6 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across the UK, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 16 Mar to 15 May; Under cover 16 Feb to 12 Jun

Sow outdoors: 16 Mar to 15 May
Under cover: 16 Feb to 12 Jun
First harvest: About 131 days after sowing. Sown on 16 March, ready around 25 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across the UK, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 27 May to 11 Jun; Under cover 29 Apr to 14 May, and 27 May to 11 Jun, and 24 Jun to 9 Jul

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 11 Jun
Under cover: 29 Apr to 14 May, and 27 May to 11 Jun, and 24 Jun to 9 Jul
First harvest: About 118 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 22 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the UK, town by town

French beanOutdoors 27 May to 6 Jul; Under cover 29 Apr to 3 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 6 Jul
Under cover: 29 Apr to 3 Aug
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 16 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across the UK, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 17 Sep to 9 Nov; Under cover 20 Aug to 7 Dec

Sow outdoors: 17 Sep to 9 Nov
Under cover: 20 Aug to 7 Dec
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 17 September, ready around 25 April.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across the UK, town by town

PeaOutdoors 27 Mar to 5 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 2 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 5 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 2 Aug
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 15 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the UK, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 23 Mar to 13 May; Under cover 23 Feb to 10 Jun

Plant outdoors: 23 Mar to 13 May
Under cover: 23 Feb to 10 Jun
First harvest: About 144 days after planting. Planted on 23 March, ready around 14 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across the UK, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 17 Sep to 18 Nov; Under cover 20 Aug to 16 Dec

Plant outdoors: 17 Sep to 18 Nov
Under cover: 20 Aug to 16 Dec
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 17 September, ready around 25 May.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the UK, town by town

LeekOutdoors 27 Mar to 15 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 12 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 15 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 12 Aug
First harvest: About 159 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 2 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across the UK, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 16 Mar to 17 Aug; Under cover 16 Feb to 14 Sep

Sow outdoors: 16 Mar to 17 Aug
Under cover: 16 Feb to 14 Sep
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 16 March, ready around 23 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across the UK, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 5 Mar to 18 May; Under cover 5 Feb to 15 Jun

Plant outdoors: 5 Mar to 18 May
Under cover: 5 Feb to 15 Jun
First harvest: About 125 days after planting. Planted on 5 March, ready around 8 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across the UK, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 27 Mar to 30 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 30 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 112 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 17 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across the UK, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 12 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 15 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 15 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 13 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across the UK, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 27 Mar to 5 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 2 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 5 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 2 Aug
First harvest: About 123 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 28 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the UK, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 27 Mar to 27 May; Under cover 27 Feb to 24 Jun

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 27 May
Under cover: 27 Feb to 24 Jun
First harvest: About 209 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 22 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across the UK, town by town

KaleOutdoors 12 Apr to 30 Jul; Under cover 15 Mar to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 30 Jul
Under cover: 15 Mar to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 3 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across the UK, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 26 Apr to 16 Aug; Under cover 29 Mar to 13 Sep

Sow outdoors: 26 Apr to 16 Aug
Under cover: 29 Mar to 13 Sep
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on 26 April, ready around 11 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across the UK, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 26 Apr to 13 Jul; Under cover 29 Mar to 10 Aug

Sow outdoors: 26 Apr to 13 Jul
Under cover: 29 Mar to 10 Aug
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 26 April, ready around 29 June.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across the UK, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 27 Mar to 30 Jul; Under cover 27 Feb to 27 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 30 Jul
Under cover: 27 Feb to 27 Aug
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 27 March, ready around 10 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across the UK, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 12 Apr to 16 Aug; Under cover 15 Mar to 13 Sep

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 16 Aug
Under cover: 15 Mar to 13 Sep
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 2 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across the UK, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 27 Mar to 14 Jun; Under cover 27 Feb to 12 Jul

Sow outdoors: 27 Mar to 14 Jun
Under cover: 27 Feb to 12 Jul
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Chives across the UK, town by town

MintOutdoors 12 Apr to 18 Sep; Under cover 15 Mar to 16 Oct

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 18 Sep
Under cover: 15 Mar to 16 Oct
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Mint across the UK, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors 27 Mar to 27 May; Under cover 27 Feb to 24 Jun

Plant outdoors: 27 Mar to 27 May
Under cover: 27 Feb to 24 Jun
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Strawberry across the UK, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors 21 Oct to 10 Dec; Under cover 23 Sep to 7 Jan

Plant outdoors: 21 Oct to 10 Dec
Under cover: 23 Sep to 7 Jan
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the UK, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors 3 Oct to 30 Nov; Under cover 5 Sep to 28 Dec

Plant outdoors: 3 Oct to 30 Nov
Under cover: 5 Sep to 28 Dec
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the UK, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Inverness

When is the last frost in Inverness?

On average around 16 April, and the first autumn frost comes around 15 November. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Inverness?

Not reliably: the season too short. Sow them under cover 8 May to 4 Jun, then grow them on under cover or plant out once frost has passed.

What can I sow in Inverness in November?

Outdoors: broad bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work