January is the month for early indoor sowings, bare-root planting, and garden planning in UK gardens. Sow chillies, peppers, and aubergines indoors at 21-25C for the longest growing season. Plant bare-root fruit trees, roses, and hedging on frost-free days. Force rhubarb under cover for stems in 6-8 weeks. Start chitting seed potatoes from late January. Order seeds, plan crop rotation, and clean tools before the spring rush.
Key takeaways
- Sow chillies, peppers, and aubergines indoors at 21-25C for the longest possible growing season
- Plant bare-root fruit trees, roses, and hedging while dormant on frost-free days
- Force rhubarb by covering crowns now for tender stems by late February
- Start chitting seed potatoes from late January, shoots pointing upward in egg boxes
- Plant garlic cloves outdoors before February for the best bulb development
- Grow microgreens and sprouting seeds on a windowsill for fresh greens in 7-14 days
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