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Today

Sunday, 22 March 2026 - Spring launch month

Sow

Seeds to start

Tomatoes indoors, Beetroot under cloche, Radish and lettuce

Plant

Things to plant out

First early potatoes, Onion sets, Summer-flowering bulbs

Harvest

Ready now

Purple sprouting broccoli, Spring greens, Last winter leeks

Jobs

Maintenance focus

Hoe weeds while tiny, Set slug traps before growth surge, Harden off seedlings carefully

Tip of the day: Walk the plot daily for five minutes; tiny issues stay tiny.
Frugal hack: Cut milk bottles into cloches for frost and slug protection.
Tomorrow: Monday, 23 March - Spring launch month

Monthly planner

February tasks

Sow

What to sow

Tomatoes indoors (late month), Aubergines indoors, Onions from seed

Plant

What to plant

Shallot sets, First early potatoes to chit

Harvest

What to harvest

Brussels sprouts, Winter cabbage, Stored apples/roots

Jobs

Key jobs

Mulch empty beds, Start compost turning, Ventilate greenhouse on mild days

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