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Today

Monday, 10 August 2026 - Harvest heavy and plan autumn

Sow

Seeds to start

Spinach, Pak choi, Winter lettuce

Plant

Things to plant out

Overwintering brassicas, Spring cabbage plugs, Strawberries (new beds)

Harvest

Ready now

Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions

Jobs

Maintenance focus

Cure onions and garlic, Save seed from best plants, Clear spent crops quickly

Tip of the day: Water deeply, less often, to train roots downwards.
Frugal hack: Use toilet-roll tubes for deep-rooting seedlings.
Tomorrow: Tuesday, 11 August - Harvest heavy and plan autumn

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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