The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.Once the salad leaves are usually a few inches tall, you can start harvesting the outer leaves while allowing the inner ones to continue growing. Regularly monitor the soil's moisture level and water when it begins to feel dry.' 'As the salad leaves germinate and grow, ensure they receive consistent moisture and if the weather becomes particularly hot, it's worth providing some shade to prevent stress. Gently water the area using a fine mist to avoid displacing the seeds,' says Morris. 'Sprinkle the seeds evenly and cover them lightly with soil. Once this is done, you should create shallow grooves about half an inch deep, and space them according to the recommended spacing for the specific salad greens you're planting. To sow salad leaves effectively, Morris suggests that you select an area that is well drained and with partial sunlight to encourage steady growth, and that you prepare the soil by loosening it and removing debris. The milder conditions allow gardeners to extend the growing season into Autumn, reduce pest and disease activity that thrive in hotter temperatures, and have the opportunity to harvest fresh and vibrant greens.' Sowing in August allows the plants to establish better by avoiding the intense heat of summer and the risk of flowers forming (bolting). 'Salad greens, like lettuce and spinach, tend to prefer cooler conditions for optimal growth. 'August is often an ideal time to sow salad leaves because it tends to mark the transition from hot summer temperatures to cooler ones,' says Morris Hankinson, director of Hopes Grove Nurseries. It is also a good idea to sow green manures, such as crimson clover, to cover bare areas and improve the quality of your soil. There are plenty of vegetables that are worth planting in August, including hardy salad leaves, radishes, carrots, turnips, chicory, sorrel, fennel, spinach, kale, spring onions, swiss chard, and chop suey vegetables. Additionally, consider using protective measures like cloches, row covers, or cold frames to extend the growing season as temperatures begin to drop.' What veg and fruit can I plant in August? 'It's a good idea to consult local gardening resources or nurseries for advice tailored to your region. However, remember that the 'success of your late-season crops will depend on your local climate, as well as the specific variety of each vegetable,' says Christopher. You absolutely can and should plant in the late summer, and when it comes to the best vegetables to sow in August you've got a few more than you might expect to choose from, but definitely look at hardy salad leaves and the last of your root crops. Sarah Raven: Stir Fry Autumn/Winter seed collection Can you sow vegetables in August? Thompson & Morgan: a wide variety of spring onion seedsand Pak Choi seeds Where to buy spring onion and Oriental vegetable seeds:Ĭrocus: 'North Holland Blood Red' spring onion seeds Time to gear up for Harvest Festival season, we think. We don't know about you, but we can't stop humming 'cauliflowers fluffy and cabbages green' under our breath. 'You can sow spring onions in August for a late-season crop that can be harvested through the fall and early winter,' says Christopher, noting that Pak Choi and Chop Suey greens will also likely thrive if you set to work and plant them now. Sarah Raven: carrot 'purple sun' seeds 4. Thompson & Morgan: autumn carrot seeds and turnip 'golden ball' seeds So it might be worth skipping this one if you're in one of the cooler, darker regions of the UK.Ĭrocus: mixed carrot seeds and turnip 'sweetbell' seeds Remember, though, that they 'need around six hours of sunlight each day,' says Christopher. Because, as they are counted among the easiest vegetables to grow, you can sow fast-maturing varieties in August for a late fall harvest. Whether you grow carrots in containers or in the ground, you can sow your last batch of them (and your turnips) now. Sarah Raven: a vast range of radish seeds 3. Thompson & Morgan: a wide selection of radish seeds 'Radishes are quick to mature and can be planted in August for a harvest before the colder weather sets in,' promises Christopher. Continuing our salad theme, don't make the mistake of thinking radish season is over, as they're actually one of the best vegetables to sow in August
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