What to sow in March in the UK

In March you can sow aubergine, basil, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chives, collard greens, cucumbers and more. Sow tender crops under cover and hardy crops outdoors once the soil is workable.

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

In March, hardy crops can usually go outdoors across most of the UK, but wait until after the last frost (around mid-May, later in the north) for anything tender. Use a cloche or fleece to start earlier.