The sowing season is still ongoing even though summer has officially arrived! Actually, July and early August are great times to plant veggies that will develop quickly and add flavour, colour and crunch to your food by late summer or early autumn.
There are still lots of tasty and fulfilling crops you can grow right now and eat in a few short weeks, regardless of whether you're using a windowsill box, raised beds, patio containers, or an allotment.
Let's explore how to maximise your mid-summer garden and the greatest crops to plant right now!
Why Sow in the Midsummer?
A common misconception among gardeners is that the sowing season ends in July. False! Actually, there are several advantages to summer sowing:
- Warm soil promotes quick germination.
- Strong, rapid growth is the result of long daylight hours.
- Harvest gaps create additional planting space.
- Autumn weather that is cooler is better for leafy crops.
You don't need a greenhouse to enjoy fresh produce in as little as three to six weeks if you choose crops that mature quickly.
What to Sow Now:
Our Mid-Summer Favourites
At Yorkshire Seeds, we’ve picked the very best mid-summer varieties for you to sow right now:
✅ Radish French Breakfast
✅ Lettuce Gourmet
✅ Pak ChoiÂ
✅ Spinach
✅ Beetroot Boltardy
✅ Spring Onion White Lisbon
✅ Rocket
✅ Rainbow Chard Bright Lights
Don't allow the growing season in summer pass you by. In your garden, July and August can be some of the most fruitful seasons if you choose the correct variety. You can still grow a lot of things before autumn arrives, whether you're just starting out or cramming in a second crop.
We at Yorkshire Seeds are honoured to help you during each season. 🌿 Let's cultivate something tasty.
Â