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 (18 plants)

Allium (Allium hollandicum)

Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)

Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Blue Garlic (Allium caesium)

Bulb Onion (Allium cepa)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

Cowslip (Primula veris)

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)

Mexican Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria magnimamma)

Pink Lily Leek (Allium oreophilum)

Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Radish (Raphanus sativus)

Small Yellow Onion (Allium flavum)

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)

Star Of Persia (Allium cristophii)

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