England, UK

Planting calendar for Plymouth

Last frost around 7 March, first frost around 20 December: about 288 frost-free days.

Last frost: 7 March
First frost: 20 December
Frost-free days: 288

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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth, 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: Not this month	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 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 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: Not this month	September: Not this month	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: 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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 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 23 May to 20 Jun; Under cover 25 Apr to 18 Jul

Sow outdoors: 23 May to 20 Jun
Under cover: 25 Apr to 18 Jul
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 23 May, ready around 27 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the UK, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 22 May to 20 Jun; Under cover 24 Apr to 18 Jul

Sow outdoors: 22 May to 20 Jun
Under cover: 24 Apr to 18 Jul
First harvest: About 105 days after sowing. Sown on 22 May, ready around 4 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across the UK, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 28 May to 26 Jun; Under cover 30 Apr to 24 Jul

Sow outdoors: 28 May to 26 Jun
Under cover: 30 Apr to 24 Jul
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on 28 May, ready around 4 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across the UK, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 28 May to 20 Jun; Under cover 30 Apr to 18 Jul

Sow outdoors: 28 May to 20 Jun
Under cover: 30 Apr to 18 Jul
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on 28 May, ready around 4 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across the UK, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 22 May to 9 Jul; Under cover 24 Apr to 6 Aug

Sow outdoors: 22 May to 9 Jul
Under cover: 24 Apr to 6 Aug
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 22 May, ready around 21 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across the UK, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 22 May to 9 Jul; Under cover 24 Apr to 6 Aug

Sow outdoors: 22 May to 9 Jul
Under cover: 24 Apr to 6 Aug
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 22 May, ready around 29 July.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the UK, town by town

SquashOutdoors 22 May to 26 Jun; Under cover 24 Apr to 24 Jul

Sow outdoors: 22 May to 26 Jun
Under cover: 24 Apr to 24 Jul
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 22 May, ready around 27 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across the UK, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 16 May to 26 Jun; Under cover 18 Apr to 24 Jul

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 26 Jun
Under cover: 18 Apr to 24 Jul
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 16 May, ready around 17 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 5 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 2 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 5 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 2 Sep
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 24 March, ready around 10 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across the UK, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 24 Mar to 19 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 16 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 19 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 16 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 24 Feb to 3 Jun; Under cover 27 Jan to 1 Jul

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 3 Jun
Under cover: 27 Jan to 1 Jul
First harvest: About 149 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 23 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across the UK, town by town

RadishOutdoors 24 Feb to 5 Oct; Under cover 27 Jan to 2 Nov

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 5 Oct
Under cover: 27 Jan to 2 Nov
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 31 March.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the UK, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 24 Feb to 11 May; Under cover 27 Jan to 8 Jun

Plant outdoors: 24 Feb to 11 May
Under cover: 27 Jan to 8 Jun
First harvest: About 119 days after planting. Planted on 24 February, ready around 23 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across the UK, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 24 Feb to 5 Sep; Under cover 27 Jan to 3 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 5 Sep
Under cover: 27 Jan to 3 Oct
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 10 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across the UK, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 6 Mar to 2 Sep; Under cover 6 Feb to 30 Sep

Sow outdoors: 6 Mar to 2 Sep
Under cover: 6 Feb to 30 Sep
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 6 March, ready around 27 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the UK, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 24 Feb to 10 Oct; Under cover 27 Jan to 7 Nov

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 10 Oct
Under cover: 27 Jan to 7 Nov
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 21 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 5 Sep; Under cover 24 Feb to 3 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 5 Sep
Under cover: 24 Feb to 3 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 24 Feb to 8 Oct; Under cover 27 Jan to 5 Nov

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 8 Oct
Under cover: 27 Jan to 5 Nov
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 15 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 9 Jul; Under cover 18 Apr to 6 Aug

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 9 Jul
Under cover: 18 Apr to 6 Aug
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 16 May, ready around 10 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 4 Aug; Under cover 18 Apr to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 16 May to 4 Aug
Under cover: 18 Apr to 1 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 24 Feb to 20 Jun; Under cover 27 Jan to 18 Jul

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 20 Jun
Under cover: 27 Jan to 18 Jul
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 2 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the UK, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 10 Feb to 30 Apr; Under cover 13 Jan to 28 May

Plant outdoors: 10 Feb to 30 Apr
Under cover: 13 Jan to 28 May
First harvest: About 167 days after planting. Planted on 10 February, ready around 27 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across the UK, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 7 Oct to 1 Jan; Under cover 9 Sep to 29 Jan

Plant outdoors: 7 Oct to 1 Jan
Under cover: 9 Sep to 29 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 24 Feb to 9 Jul; Under cover 27 Jan to 6 Aug

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 9 Jul
Under cover: 27 Jan to 6 Aug
First harvest: About 166 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 9 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across the UK, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 28 Jan to 28 Sep; Under cover 31 Dec to 26 Oct

Sow outdoors: 28 Jan to 28 Sep
Under cover: 31 Dec to 26 Oct
First harvest: About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 28 January, ready around 10 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 24 Feb to 6 Aug; Under cover 27 Jan to 3 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 6 Aug
Under cover: 27 Jan to 3 Sep
First harvest: About 129 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 3 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across the UK, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 24 Mar to 9 Jul; Under cover 24 Feb to 6 Aug

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 9 Jul
Under cover: 24 Feb to 6 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 24 Feb to 20 Jun; Under cover 27 Jan to 18 Jul

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 20 Jun
Under cover: 27 Jan to 18 Jul
First harvest: About 139 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 13 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the UK, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 24 Feb to 16 May, and 16 Dec to 1 Jan; Under cover 13 Jan to 13 Jun, and 18 Nov to 4 Dec, and 16 Dec to 1 Jan

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 16 May, and 16 Dec to 1 Jan
Under cover: 13 Jan to 13 Jun, and 18 Nov to 4 Dec, and 16 Dec to 1 Jan
First harvest: About 188 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 31 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across the UK, town by town

KaleOutdoors 24 Mar to 14 Aug; Under cover 24 Feb to 11 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 14 Aug
Under cover: 24 Feb to 11 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 12 Apr to 21 Sep; Under cover 15 Mar to 19 Oct

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 21 Sep
Under cover: 15 Mar to 19 Oct
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 30 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across the UK, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 12 Apr to 10 Aug; Under cover 15 Mar to 7 Sep

Sow outdoors: 12 Apr to 10 Aug
Under cover: 15 Mar to 7 Sep
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 12 April, ready around 17 June.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across the UK, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 24 Feb to 9 Sep; Under cover 27 Jan to 7 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 9 Sep
Under cover: 27 Jan to 7 Oct
First harvest: About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 24 February, ready around 27 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across the UK, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 24 Mar to 22 Sep; Under cover 24 Feb to 20 Oct

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 22 Sep
Under cover: 24 Feb to 20 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 24 Feb to 3 Jun, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug; Under cover 27 Jan to 16 Jul, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug, and 1 Sep to 10 Sep

Sow outdoors: 24 Feb to 3 Jun, and 4 Aug to 13 Aug
Under cover: 27 Jan 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.

Chives across the UK, town by town

MintOutdoors 24 Mar to 24 Nov; Under cover 24 Feb to 22 Dec

Sow outdoors: 24 Mar to 24 Nov
Under cover: 24 Feb to 22 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 24 Feb to 16 May, and 4 Aug to 12 Aug; Under cover 27 Jan to 13 Jun, and 7 Jul to 15 Jul, and 4 Aug to 12 Aug, and 1 Sep to 9 Sep

Plant outdoors: 24 Feb to 16 May, and 4 Aug to 12 Aug
Under cover: 27 Jan to 13 Jun, and 7 Jul to 15 Jul, and 4 Aug to 12 Aug, and 1 Sep to 9 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 23 Oct to 27 Jan; Under cover 25 Sep to 24 Feb

Plant outdoors: 23 Oct to 27 Jan
Under cover: 25 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.

Rhubarb across the UK, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Plymouth

When is the last frost in Plymouth?

On average around 7 March, and the first autumn frost comes around 20 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 Plymouth?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 23 May to 20 Jun, or under cover 25 Apr to 18 Jul.

What can I sow in Plymouth 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