January · Midwinter

What to sow in January in Vienna

7 crops are in their window this month in Vienna — timed to your local frost dates.

Last frost≈ 9 Apr
First frost≈ 31 Oct
Frost-free daysFrom 9 Apr
January averages-1°–4°C

Vegetables

2 in season
Celeriac
Start indoors · sow indoors early — celeriac takes months to bulk up
Closes 29 Jan
Celery
Start indoors · keep soil consistently moist for tender, mild stalks
Closes 29 Jan

Herbs

5 in season
Chives
Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests
Opens 29 Jan
Lemongrass
Start indoors · pot it up in fall and bring indoors before frost
Opens 29 Jan
Oregano
Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate
Opens 29 Jan
Parsley
Start indoors · slow to sprout, soak seeds overnight first
Opens 29 Jan
Thyme
Start indoors · needs warmth and light to germinate, be patient
Opens 29 Jan

Fruit · nothing to sow this month