A simple UK vegetable planting & harvesting planner.
Great soil = better crops. Every vegetable below thrives in nutrient-rich, well-draining topsoil - exactly what Dandy’s Topsoil is designed for 💚
Checklist ✅
- VegeGrow Topsoil
- Mulch
- Organic Multi Purpose Compost
- Mushroom Compost
- Drainage Gravel
- Drainage Sand
- Root pots for seedlings
Always have a drainage system in your pots, plants or beds; add drainage gravel, broken pots and large organic matter such a twigs and branches to the bottom, before adding your soil and compost. Veg hate soggy soil!
🧅 JANUARY
Plant: Broad beans (under cover), onion sets
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra compost
Harvest: -
🌟 Top Tip: Cold soil slows growth. Raise pots and trays off the ground so roots don’t sit in icy water. Adding a layer of mulch over your beds will help keep the soil warm and protected.
🥕 FEBRUARY
Plant: Carrots, lettuce, leeks, peas (under cover)
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil with a touch of drainage sand will ensure your carrots grow straight!
Harvest: –
🌟 Top Tip: Sow little and often - succession planting gives you harvests for weeks instead of all at once.
🥔 MARCH
Plant: Potatoes, beetroot, spinach, parsnips, onions
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil
Harvest: Kale, leeks
🌟 Top Tip: Fork your beds before planting to improve drainage and let roots grow freely.
🫛 APRIL
Plant: Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, spring onions
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra mushroom compost
Harvest: Spinach, spring greens
🌟 Top Tip: Protect young seedlings with fleece during cold nights.
🌽 MAY
Plant: Courgettes, sweetcorn, runner beans, tomatoes
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra compost
Harvest: Lettuce, radish
🌟 Top Tip: Water deeply but less often - this encourages deeper, stronger roots.
🥦 JUNE
Plant: Kale, beetroot, pak choi, swede
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil
Harvest: New potatoes, peas
🌟 Top Tip: Mulch your beds to lock in moisture and suppress weeds.
🥬 JULY
Plant: Carrots, lettuce, turnips
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil
Harvest: Courgettes, beans, onions
🌟 Top Tip: Harvest little and often - it keeps plants producing longer.
🍅 AUGUST
Plant: Spinach, radish, spring cabbage
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra compost
Harvest: Tomatoes, sweetcorn, carrots
🌟 Top Tip: After harvesting, top up beds with fresh compost to replace lost nutrients.
🌱 SEPTEMBER
Plant: Spring onions, winter lettuce, pak choi
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra compost and mushroom compost
Harvest: Potatoes, squash, onions
🌟 Top Tip:
Net brassicas to protect from cabbage white butterflies.
🧄 OCTOBER
Plant: Garlic, broad beans, onion sets
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil
Harvest: Leeks, parsnips, cabbage
🌟 Top Tip:
Plant garlic in raised beds for better drainage through winter.
🫘 NOVEMBER
Plant: Garlic, broad beans
Soil they love: VegeGrow Topsoil mixed with extra compost
Harvest: Sprouts, kale
🌟 Top Tip: Add a layer of compost, topsoil or mulch to insulate roots from frost.
👩🏽🌾 DECEMBER
Plant: – (Prep month)
Soil they love: Mix in fresh compost and mushroom compost to your existing soil to make way for Spring growing!
Harvest: Leeks, parsnips, sprouts
🌟 Top Tip: Winter is the best time to improve your soil - your spring crops will thank you.
