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Monday, 11 May 2026 - Growth month and gap filling

Sow

Seeds to start

French beans, Courgettes, Succession salads

Plant

Things to plant out

Tomatoes after last frost, Peppers outdoors (sheltered), Pumpkins/squash

Harvest

Ready now

Radishes, Lettuce, Rhubarb

Jobs

Maintenance focus

Pinch side shoots on cordon tomatoes, Set up supports and ties, Feed hungry pots weekly

Tip of the day: Rotate beds by crop family each season where possible.
Frugal hack: Cut milk bottles into cloches for frost and slug protection.
Tomorrow: Tuesday, 12 May - Growth month and gap filling

Monthly planner

January tasks

Sow

What to sow

Broad beans (under cover), Chillies indoors, Sweet peppers indoors

Plant

What to plant

Bare-root fruit canes, Rhubarb crowns (if soil is workable)

Harvest

What to harvest

Leeks, Parsnips, Kale

Jobs

Key jobs

Clean and sharpen tools, Order seeds and plan crop rotation, Check winter protection after frost

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