England, UK

Planting calendar for Redruth

Last frost around 12 March, first frost around 28 November: about 261 frost-free days.

Last frost: 12 March
First frost: 28 November
Frost-free days: 261

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Broad bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Redruth. 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 Redruth, 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 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
Chilli	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: 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and 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: 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	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: 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
Sweetcorn	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
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: 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
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 under cover	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 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 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: 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
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 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: 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: 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 outdoors and 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: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	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 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: 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
Brussels sprout	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
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: 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 under cover	September: Not this month	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 under cover	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 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 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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
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: 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 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: Plant under cover	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 3 Jun to 8 Jul; Under cover 6 May to 5 Aug

Sow outdoors: 3 Jun to 8 Jul
Under cover: 6 May to 5 Aug
First harvest: About 118 days after sowing. Sown on 3 June, ready around 29 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the UK, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 2 Jun to 8 Jul; Under cover 5 May to 5 Aug

Sow outdoors: 2 Jun to 8 Jul
Under cover: 5 May to 5 Aug
First harvest: About 145 days after sowing. Sown on 2 June, ready around 25 October.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across the UK, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 8 Jun to 11 Jul; Under cover 11 May to 8 Aug

Sow outdoors: 8 Jun to 11 Jul
Under cover: 11 May to 8 Aug
First harvest: About 139 days after sowing. Sown on 8 June, ready around 25 October.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across the UK, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 8 Jun to 8 Jul; Under cover 11 May to 5 Aug

Sow outdoors: 8 Jun to 8 Jul
Under cover: 11 May to 5 Aug
First harvest: About 143 days after sowing. Sown on 8 June, ready around 29 October.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across the UK, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 2 Jun to 4 Aug; Under cover 5 May to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 2 Jun to 4 Aug
Under cover: 5 May to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 2 June, ready around 5 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across the UK, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 2 Jun to 3 Aug; Under cover 5 May to 31 Aug

Sow outdoors: 2 Jun to 3 Aug
Under cover: 5 May to 31 Aug
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 2 June, ready around 16 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the UK, town by town

SquashOutdoors 2 Jun to 13 Jul; Under cover 5 May to 10 Aug

Sow outdoors: 2 Jun to 13 Jul
Under cover: 5 May to 10 Aug
First harvest: About 118 days after sowing. Sown on 2 June, ready around 28 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across the UK, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 27 May to 16 Jul; Under cover 29 Apr to 13 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 16 Jul
Under cover: 29 Apr to 13 Aug
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 11 September.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across the UK, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 4 Apr to 4 Aug; Under cover 7 Mar to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 4 Aug
Under cover: 7 Mar to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 22 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across the UK, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 4 Apr to 6 Aug; Under cover 7 Mar to 3 Sep

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 6 Aug
Under cover: 7 Mar to 3 Sep
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 20 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across the UK, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 10 Mar to 16 Jun; Under cover 10 Feb to 14 Jul

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 16 Jun
Under cover: 10 Feb to 14 Jul
First harvest: About 148 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 5 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across the UK, town by town

RadishOutdoors 10 Mar to 26 Sep; Under cover 10 Feb to 24 Oct

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 26 Sep
Under cover: 10 Feb to 24 Oct
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 12 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the UK, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 10 Mar to 21 May; Under cover 10 Feb to 18 Jun

Plant outdoors: 10 Mar to 21 May
Under cover: 10 Feb to 18 Jun
First harvest: About 116 days after planting. Planted on 10 March, ready around 4 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across the UK, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 10 Mar to 26 Aug; Under cover 10 Feb to 23 Sep

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 26 Aug
Under cover: 10 Feb to 23 Sep
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 21 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across the UK, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 18 Mar to 22 Aug; Under cover 18 Feb to 19 Sep

Sow outdoors: 18 Mar to 22 Aug
Under cover: 18 Feb to 19 Sep
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 18 March, ready around 7 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the UK, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 10 Mar to 1 Oct; Under cover 10 Feb to 29 Oct

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 1 Oct
Under cover: 10 Feb to 29 Oct
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 3 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the UK, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 4 Apr to 26 Aug; Under cover 7 Mar to 23 Sep

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 26 Aug
Under cover: 7 Mar to 23 Sep
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 9 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across the UK, town by town

RocketOutdoors 10 Mar to 30 Sep; Under cover 10 Feb to 28 Oct

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 30 Sep
Under cover: 10 Feb to 28 Oct
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 27 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across the UK, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 31 Jan to 1 Apr; Under cover 3 Jan to 29 Apr

Sow outdoors: 31 Jan to 1 Apr
Under cover: 3 Jan to 29 Apr
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 31 January, ready around 19 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across the UK, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 27 May to 23 Jul; Under cover 29 Apr to 20 Aug

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 23 Jul
Under cover: 29 Apr to 20 Aug
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 1 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 4 Aug; Under cover 29 Apr to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 27 May to 4 Aug
Under cover: 29 Apr to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 27 May, ready around 10 August.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across the UK, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 29 Sep to 7 Dec; Under cover 1 Sep to 4 Jan

Sow outdoors: 29 Sep to 7 Dec
Under cover: 1 Sep to 4 Jan
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 29 September, ready around 7 May.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across the UK, town by town

PeaOutdoors 10 Mar to 8 Jul; Under cover 10 Feb to 5 Aug

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 8 Jul
Under cover: 10 Feb to 5 Aug
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 12 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the UK, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 1 Mar to 9 May; Under cover 1 Feb to 6 Jun

Plant outdoors: 1 Mar to 9 May
Under cover: 1 Feb to 6 Jun
First harvest: About 163 days after planting. Planted on 1 March, ready around 11 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across the UK, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 29 Sep to 25 Dec; Under cover 1 Sep to 22 Jan

Plant outdoors: 29 Sep to 25 Dec
Under cover: 1 Sep to 22 Jan
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 29 September, ready around 6 June.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the UK, town by town

LeekOutdoors 10 Mar to 4 Aug; Under cover 10 Feb to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 4 Aug
Under cover: 10 Feb to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 169 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 26 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across the UK, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 1 Feb to 19 Sep; Under cover 4 Jan to 17 Oct

Sow outdoors: 1 Feb to 19 Sep
Under cover: 4 Jan to 17 Oct
First harvest: About 104 days after sowing. Sown on 1 February, ready around 16 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across the UK, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 31 Jan to 15 Apr; Under cover 3 Jan to 13 May

Plant outdoors: 31 Jan to 15 Apr
Under cover: 3 Jan to 13 May
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 31 January, ready around 19 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across the UK, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 10 Mar to 4 Aug; Under cover 10 Feb to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 4 Aug
Under cover: 10 Feb to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 127 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 15 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across the UK, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 4 Apr to 4 Aug; Under cover 7 Mar to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 4 Aug
Under cover: 7 Mar to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 11 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across the UK, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 10 Mar to 8 Jul; Under cover 10 Feb to 5 Aug

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 8 Jul
Under cover: 10 Feb to 5 Aug
First harvest: About 138 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 26 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the UK, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 10 Mar to 27 May; Under cover 10 Feb to 24 Jun

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 27 May
Under cover: 10 Feb to 24 Jun
First harvest: About 197 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 23 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across the UK, town by town

KaleOutdoors 4 Apr to 4 Aug; Under cover 7 Mar to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 4 Aug
Under cover: 7 Mar to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 1 July.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across the UK, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 22 Apr to 11 Sep; Under cover 25 Mar to 9 Oct

Sow outdoors: 22 Apr to 11 Sep
Under cover: 25 Mar to 9 Oct
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 22 April, ready around 9 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across the UK, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 22 Apr to 4 Aug; Under cover 25 Mar to 1 Sep

Sow outdoors: 22 Apr to 4 Aug
Under cover: 25 Mar to 1 Sep
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 22 April, ready around 28 June.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across the UK, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 10 Mar to 30 Aug; Under cover 10 Feb to 27 Sep

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 30 Aug
Under cover: 10 Feb to 27 Sep
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on 10 March, ready around 7 June.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across the UK, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 4 Apr to 13 Sep; Under cover 7 Mar to 11 Oct

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 13 Sep
Under cover: 7 Mar to 11 Oct
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 29 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across the UK, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 10 Mar to 16 Jun; Under cover 10 Feb to 14 Jul

Sow outdoors: 10 Mar to 16 Jun
Under cover: 10 Feb to 14 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 4 Apr to 3 Nov; Under cover 7 Mar to 1 Dec

Sow outdoors: 4 Apr to 3 Nov
Under cover: 7 Mar to 1 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 10 Mar to 27 May; Under cover 10 Feb to 24 Jun

Plant outdoors: 10 Mar to 27 May
Under cover: 10 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 9 Nov to 31 Jan; Under cover 12 Oct to 28 Feb

Plant outdoors: 9 Nov to 31 Jan
Under cover: 12 Oct to 28 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 18 Oct to 31 Jan; Under cover 20 Sep to 28 Feb

Plant outdoors: 18 Oct to 31 Jan
Under cover: 20 Sep to 28 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 Redruth

When is the last frost in Redruth?

On average around 12 March, and the first autumn frost comes around 28 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 Redruth?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 3 Jun to 8 Jul, or under cover 6 May to 5 Aug.

What can I sow in Redruth in November?

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

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