January · Midwinter

What to sow in January in London

2 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 daysFrom 14 Apr
January averages2°–8°C

Vegetables

2 in season
Celeriac
Start indoors · sow indoors early — celeriac takes months to bulk up
Opens 20 Jan
Celery
Start indoors · keep soil consistently moist for tender, mild stalks
Opens 20 Jan

Herbs · nothing to sow this month

Fruit · nothing to sow this month