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Wednesday, 12 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: Keep one spare bag for garden waste and one for carbon material.
Frugal hack: Repurpose old t-shirts into soft plant ties.
Tomorrow: Thursday, 13 August - Harvest heavy and plan autumn

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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