What to Sow in London in August

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.

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London sowing season: roughly April to September. August is peak sowing time in London.

🌱 Sow in August (11 plants)

Allium (Allium hollandicum)

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris)

Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

Onion (Allium cepa)

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

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