What to sow in January in the UK

In January you can sow aubergine, chives, onions, parsley, peppers and chillies, potatoes, rhubarb. Sow tender crops under cover and hardy crops outdoors once the soil is workable.

January harvests in the UK include brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, parsnips, rosemary, sage, spinach, swiss chard, thyme, depending on your sowing dates and region.

January is generally too cold to sow tender crops outdoors in the UK — start them under cover on a windowsill or in a greenhouse, and direct-sow only the hardiest crops with protection.