What to Sow in South East England in August

The seeds to sow now in South East England — timed to the region's frost dates (late April last spring frost, late October first autumn frost), not just the UK average.

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South East England sowing season: roughly April to August. August is the tail end — sow quick-maturing crops now so they finish before the first autumn frosts.

🌱 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 South East England.

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