England, UK

Planting calendar for Paignton

Last frost around 10 March, first frost around 19 December: about 284 frost-free days.

Last frost: 10 March
First frost: 19 December
Frost-free days: 284

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Broad bean
Garlic
Mint
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Spinach
Brussels sprout

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Paignton. 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 Paignton, 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
Tomato	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 under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chilli	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 under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet pepper	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
Aubergine	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
Courgette	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: Not this month	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: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Squash	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 under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweetcorn	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 under cover	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 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 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 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
Parsnip	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
Radish	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	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
Turnip	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	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
Spinach	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Rocket	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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
Beans and peas
Runner bean	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: 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: 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
Broad bean	January: Sow 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: Sow under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	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 under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant 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
Garlic	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
Leek	January: Sow under cover	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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Spring onion	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant 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
Brassicas
Cabbage	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: 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 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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	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 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: Sow under cover	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: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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
Pak choi	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
Herbs
Basil	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
Parsley	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Coriander	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	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: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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: Not this month	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors 22 May to 19 Jun; Under cover 24 Apr to 17 Jul

Sow outdoors: 22 May to 19 Jun
Under cover: 24 Apr to 17 Jul
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 22 May, ready around 25 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the UK, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 21 May to 19 Jun; Under cover 23 Apr to 17 Jul

Sow outdoors: 21 May to 19 Jun
Under cover: 23 Apr to 17 Jul
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on 21 May, ready around 1 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across the UK, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 27 May to 25 Jun; Under cover 29 Apr to 23 Jul

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 25 Jun
Under cover: 29 Apr to 23 Jul
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 1 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across the UK, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 27 May to 19 Jun; Under cover 29 Apr to 17 Jul

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 19 Jun
Under cover: 29 Apr to 17 Jul
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 1 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across the UK, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 21 May to 7 Jul; Under cover 23 Apr to 4 Aug

Sow outdoors: 21 May to 7 Jul
Under cover: 23 Apr to 4 Aug
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 21 May, ready around 19 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across the UK, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 21 May to 7 Jul; Under cover 23 Apr to 4 Aug

Sow outdoors: 21 May to 7 Jul
Under cover: 23 Apr to 4 Aug
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 21 May, ready around 28 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the UK, town by town

SquashOutdoors 21 May to 25 Jun; Under cover 23 Apr to 23 Jul

Sow outdoors: 21 May to 25 Jun
Under cover: 23 Apr to 23 Jul
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 21 May, ready around 25 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across the UK, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 16 May to 25 Jun; Under cover 18 Apr to 23 Jul

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 25 Jun
Under cover: 18 Apr to 23 Jul
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 16 May, ready around 16 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across the UK, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 24 Mar to 6 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 3 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 6 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 3 Sep
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 9 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across the UK, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 24 Mar to 20 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 17 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 20 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 17 Sep
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 9 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across the UK, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 23 Feb to 2 Jun; Under cover 26 Jan to 30 Jun

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 2 Jun
Under cover: 26 Jan to 30 Jun
First harvest: About 148 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 21 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across the UK, town by town

RadishOutdoors 23 Feb to 6 Oct; Under cover 26 Jan to 3 Nov

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 6 Oct
Under cover: 26 Jan to 3 Nov
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 29 March.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the UK, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 23 Feb to 10 May; Under cover 26 Jan to 7 Jun

Plant outdoors: 23 Feb to 10 May
Under cover: 26 Jan to 7 Jun
First harvest: About 119 days after planting. Planted on 23 February, ready around 22 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across the UK, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 23 Feb to 7 Sep; Under cover 26 Jan to 5 Oct

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 7 Sep
Under cover: 26 Jan to 5 Oct
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 8 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across the UK, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 5 Mar to 3 Sep; Under cover 5 Feb to 1 Oct

Sow outdoors: 5 Mar to 3 Sep
Under cover: 5 Feb to 1 Oct
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 5 March, ready around 26 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the UK, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 23 Feb to 11 Oct; Under cover 26 Jan to 8 Nov

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 11 Oct
Under cover: 26 Jan to 8 Nov
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 20 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the UK, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 24 Mar to 7 Sep; Under cover 24 Feb to 5 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 7 Sep
Under cover: 24 Feb to 5 Oct
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 29 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across the UK, town by town

RocketOutdoors 23 Feb to 9 Oct; Under cover 26 Jan to 6 Nov

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 9 Oct
Under cover: 26 Jan to 6 Nov
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 14 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across the UK, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 27 Jan to 28 Mar; Under cover 30 Dec to 25 Apr

Sow outdoors: 27 Jan to 28 Mar
Under cover: 30 Dec to 25 Apr
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 27 January, ready around 15 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across the UK, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 16 May to 7 Jul; Under cover 18 Apr to 4 Aug

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 7 Jul
Under cover: 18 Apr to 4 Aug
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on 16 May, ready around 9 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the UK, town by town

French beanOutdoors 16 May to 6 Aug; Under cover 18 Apr to 3 Sep

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 6 Aug
Under cover: 18 Apr to 3 Sep
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 16 May, ready around 24 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across the UK, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 7 Oct to 12 Dec; Under cover 9 Sep to 9 Jan

Sow outdoors: 7 Oct to 12 Dec
Under cover: 9 Sep to 9 Jan
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 7 October, ready around 15 May.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across the UK, town by town

PeaOutdoors 23 Feb to 19 Jun, and 4 Aug to 10 Aug; Under cover 26 Jan to 17 Jul, and 4 Aug to 10 Aug, and 1 Sep to 7 Sep

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 19 Jun, and 4 Aug to 10 Aug
Under cover: 26 Jan to 17 Jul, and 4 Aug to 10 Aug, and 1 Sep to 7 Sep
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 31 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the UK, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 7 Feb to 29 Apr; Under cover 10 Jan to 27 May

Plant outdoors: 7 Feb to 29 Apr
Under cover: 10 Jan to 27 May
First harvest: About 168 days after planting. Planted on 7 February, ready around 25 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across the UK, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 7 Oct to 2 Jan; Under cover 9 Sep to 30 Jan

Plant outdoors: 7 Oct to 2 Jan
Under cover: 9 Sep to 30 Jan
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 7 October, ready around 14 June.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the UK, town by town

LeekOutdoors 23 Feb to 7 Jul, and 27 Dec to 2 Jan; Under cover 24 Jan to 4 Aug, and 29 Nov to 5 Dec, and 27 Dec to 2 Jan

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 7 Jul, and 27 Dec to 2 Jan
Under cover: 24 Jan to 4 Aug, and 29 Nov to 5 Dec, and 27 Dec to 2 Jan
First harvest: About 166 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 8 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across the UK, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 28 Jan to 29 Sep; Under cover 31 Dec to 27 Oct

Sow outdoors: 28 Jan to 29 Sep
Under cover: 31 Dec to 27 Oct
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 28 January, ready around 8 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across the UK, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 27 Jan to 11 Apr; Under cover 30 Dec to 9 May

Plant outdoors: 27 Jan to 11 Apr
Under cover: 30 Dec to 9 May
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 27 January, ready around 15 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across the UK, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 23 Feb to 8 Aug; Under cover 26 Jan to 5 Sep

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 8 Aug
Under cover: 26 Jan to 5 Sep
First harvest: About 129 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 2 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across the UK, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 24 Mar to 7 Jul; Under cover 24 Feb to 4 Aug

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 7 Jul
Under cover: 24 Feb to 4 Aug
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 30 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across the UK, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 23 Feb to 19 Jun; Under cover 26 Jan to 17 Jul

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 19 Jun
Under cover: 26 Jan to 17 Jul
First harvest: About 139 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 12 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the UK, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 23 Feb to 16 May, and 12 Dec to 2 Jan; Under cover 14 Nov to 13 Jun

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 16 May, and 12 Dec to 2 Jan
Under cover: 14 Nov to 13 Jun
First harvest: About 187 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 29 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across the UK, town by town

KaleOutdoors 24 Mar to 16 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 13 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 16 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 13 Sep
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 19 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across the UK, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 11 Apr to 22 Sep; Under cover 14 Mar to 20 Oct

Sow outdoors: 11 Apr to 22 Sep
Under cover: 14 Mar to 20 Oct
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 11 April, ready around 29 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across the UK, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 11 Apr to 11 Aug; Under cover 14 Mar to 8 Sep

Sow outdoors: 11 Apr to 11 Aug
Under cover: 14 Mar to 8 Sep
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 11 April, ready around 16 June.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across the UK, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 23 Feb to 10 Sep; Under cover 26 Jan to 8 Oct

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 10 Sep
Under cover: 26 Jan to 8 Oct
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 23 February, ready around 26 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across the UK, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 24 Mar to 23 Sep; Under cover 24 Feb to 21 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 23 Sep
Under cover: 24 Feb to 21 Oct
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 18 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across the UK, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 23 Feb to 2 Jun, and 4 Aug to 14 Aug; Under cover 26 Jan to 17 Jul, and 4 Aug to 14 Aug, and 1 Sep to 11 Sep

Sow outdoors: 23 Feb to 2 Jun, and 4 Aug to 14 Aug
Under cover: 26 Jan to 17 Jul, and 4 Aug to 14 Aug, and 1 Sep to 11 Sep
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 24 Mar to 30 Nov; Under cover 24 Feb to 28 Dec

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 30 Nov
Under cover: 24 Feb to 28 Dec
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 23 Feb to 16 May, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug; Under cover 26 Jan to 13 Jun, and 7 Jul to 16 Jul, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug, and 1 Sep to 10 Sep

Plant outdoors: 23 Feb to 16 May, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug
Under cover: 26 Jan to 13 Jun, and 7 Jul to 16 Jul, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug, and 1 Sep to 10 Sep
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 14 Nov to 27 Jan; Under cover 17 Oct to 24 Feb

Plant outdoors: 14 Nov to 27 Jan
Under cover: 17 Oct to 24 Feb
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 24 Oct to 27 Jan; Under cover 26 Sep to 24 Feb

Plant outdoors: 24 Oct to 27 Jan
Under cover: 26 Sep to 24 Feb
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

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Torquay, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in Paignton

When is the last frost in Paignton?

On average around 10 March, and the first autumn frost comes around 19 December. 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 Paignton?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 22 May to 19 Jun, or under cover 24 Apr to 17 Jul.

What can I sow in Paignton in November?

Outdoors: broad bean, garlic, mint, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: spinach, Brussels sprout.

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