Veg Seeds to Sow In August

Best veg seeds to plant in August

For some interesting Oriental flavours in your kitchen this autumn, try growing leaf Salad ‘Spicy Oriental Mix’, Wok Brok ‘Kichi’, Chinese Cabbage ‘Atsuko’ and Chinese Cabbage ‘Natsuki’ this month. Read our expert advice on sowing and growing veg seeds for helpful tips, and browse some of the questions we are frequently asked in August, below.

Is it too late to sow veg seeds in August?

No, there are still plenty of vegetable seeds that can be sown in August in the UK including turnips, pak choi, lettuce, radish, cabbages and leaf beet.

Which August veg seeds are best for containers?

For container veg growers, keep sowing salad leaves, cress, basil and ‘Cos Lettuce Mix’ in window boxes, veg trugs and patio pots this month. It’s a great way to enhance your summer barbeques with homegrown salads, picked fresh as required.

Which veg seeds do I sow in August to harvest next spring?

Cabbage ‘Winterjewel’ and Cabbage ‘Wheelers Imperial’ can both be sown in August and will be ready to harvest next spring.