August · Late summer
What to sow in August in London
39 crops are in their window this month in London — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 14 Apr
First frost≈ 8 Nov
Frost-free days99 days
August averages14°–24°C
Vegetables
35 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Beets
Direct sow · soak seed clusters overnight to speed germination
Bitter Melon
Start indoors · harvest young and green — riper fruit turns bitter
Broccoli
Transplant seedlings · keep soil evenly moist for tight, tender heads
Herbs
4 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Epazote
Direct sow · cut flower heads early or it self-seeds everywhere
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Fruit · nothing to sow this month