August Seed Sowing

August may feel like the height of summer, but it’s still a great time to sow seeds for fresh autumn harvests and even early spring crops. Warm soil ensures quick germination, while cooler nights begin to favour leafy greens and hardier vegetables. Ideal seeds to sow in August in the UK include spinach, rocket, lettuce, pak choi, radishes, turnips, kohl rabi and spring onions. You can also sow beetroot and chard for colourful leaves and tender roots through early autumn. For overwintering, start cabbages, kale and hardy lettuces now so they establish before the cold sets in. Herbs such as parsley, coriander and chervil grow well in late summer conditions, and fast-flowering annuals like calendula or cornflowers can be sown for early blooms next year. Keep soil moist, provide shade in hot spells, and protect young plants from pests. With Seed Envy’s trusted seed collection, August sowing helps you enjoy productive harvests long after summer fades.