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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

October tasks

Sow

What to sow

Broad beans (mild areas), Peas for overwintering under cover

Plant

What to plant

Garlic, Fruit trees and bushes, Spring bulbs

Harvest

What to harvest

Pumpkins and squash, Beetroot, Last beans

Jobs

Key jobs

Clean greenhouse thoroughly, Insulate tender plants, Raise pots off cold ground

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