August · Late summer
What to sow in August in Manchester
33 crops are in their window this month in Manchester — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 7 May
First frost≈ 7 Oct
Frost-free days67 days
August averages11°–18°C
Vegetables
28 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
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Broad Beans
Direct sow · pinch growing tips once pods set to deter aphids
Herbs
5 in season
Basil
Start indoors · loves heat, don't rush it outside before frost
Chervil
Direct sow · prefers cool shade, bolts quickly once hot
Cilantro
Direct sow · bolts fast in heat, sow small batches often
Dill
Direct sow · taproot resents transplanting, sow direct
Fenugreek (Methi)
Direct sow · ready to cut in under a month; sow again for more
Fruit · nothing to sow this month