December Seed Sowing

December may be the heart of winter, but it’s the perfect month to get a head start on next year’s garden with indoor sowing. Ideal seeds to sow in December in the UK include chillies, sweet peppers, tomatoes, aubergines and tender herbs such as basil, parsley and coriander, which benefit from a warm windowsill or heated propagator. You can also grow microgreens, cress and salad leaves indoors for fresh, home-grown produce during the colder months. For overwintering crops, broad beans, onions and early leeks can be sown in pots or trays in a cold frame to establish roots before spring. Providing adequate light and warmth ensures strong seedlings ready for transplanting once the weather improves. With Seed Envy’s premium seeds, December sowing allows gardeners to plan ahead and enjoy an early, productive start to the growing season.