Veg Seeds to Sow In January

Best veg seeds to plant in January

Get a head start by starting off some crops in January. Aubergine ‘Black Beauty’ needs a long growing season to ripen so should be started now. And if you sow some quick-growing Carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing 3’ seeds under glass this month, you’ll be pulling tasty roots in spring. Read our guide to growing vegetables from seed and see our Frequently Asked Questions below for more help.

Which veg seeds can I grow without a propagator in January?

If you don’t have a propagator, you can still sow many seeds this month. Carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing 3’, mustard leaves and Broad Bean ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ can all be started without any extra heat.

Which January veg seeds need warmth to germinate?

If you have a heated greenhouse or a propagator, you can also start some of the fruit and vegetable seeds that need warmth to germinate. Onion ‘Ailsa Craig’, Strawberry ‘Temptation’ and Aubergine ‘Black Beauty’ seeds can all be sown in January provided you can meet their optimum temperature requirements.

Which vegetables can be grown in containers?

Container-growers can sow Strawberry ‘Temptation’ seeds this month – they’re perfect for a pot.