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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

April tasks

Sow

What to sow

Carrots direct, Beetroot direct, Peas and mangetout

Plant

What to plant

Second early potatoes, Strawberries, Hardy herbs

Harvest

What to harvest

Spring onions, Early salad leaves, Overwintered spinach

Jobs

Key jobs

Use cloches for late frost, Stake peas early, Mulch moisture-prone beds lightly

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