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What to Sow in London in April

The seeds to sow now in London — timed to the region's frost dates (mid April last spring frost, early November first autumn frost), not just the UK average.

Gardening in London Sow in May →
London sowing season: roughly April to September. April is the start of the season here — start many of these under cover or cloches while frosts are still likely.

🌱 Sow in April (41 plants)

Allium (Allium hollandicum)

Avens (Geum)

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Borage (Borago officinalis)

Buddleia (Buddleja davidii)

Carrot (Daucus carota)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Common Mint (Mentha spicata)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Courgette (Cucurbita pepo)

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Field Maple (Acer campestre)

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

Marigold (Tagetes)

Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Mint (Mentha)

Onion (Allium cepa)

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Poppy (Papaver)

Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)

Red Campion (Silene dioica)

Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida)

Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

Thyme 'Silver Queen'

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

See the national overview in the UK planting calendar for April, or browse all gardening advice for London.

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