What to sow and plant in August — UK
August is peak harvest, and the month to begin the overwintering sowings. What goes in now feeds you through late autumn and into spring.
Sow in August
Radish
Raphanus sativus
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris
Mustard Greens
Brassica juncea
Endive
Cichorium endivia
Plant out in August
Harvest in August
Cherry Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Beef Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Courgette
Cucurbita pepo
Runner Bean
Phaseolus coccineus
Dwarf French Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Beetroot
Beta vulgaris
Onion
Allium cepa
Kale
Brassica oleracea
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea
Sweet Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Chilli
Capsicum annuum
Aubergine
Solanum melongena
Sweetcorn
Zea mays
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Plum
Prunus domestica
Peach
Prunus persica
Fig
Ficus carica
Grape Vine
Vitis vinifera
Celery
Apium graveolens
Sugar Snap Pea
Pisum sativum
Mangetout
Pisum sativum macrocarpon
Shallot
Allium cepa aggregatum
Globe Artichoke
Cynara scolymus
Mulberry
Morus nigra
Tayberry
Rubus 'Tayberry'
Japanese Wineberry
Rubus phoenicolasius