What To Sow In June
Runner Bean: Can be sowed outdoors until mid to late June for an October crop.
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Beetroot: For an autumn crop (Sept-Oct).
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Brussell Sprouts: Sprouts sown in early to mid June will produce a crop for December onwards.
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Summer Cabbage: These cabbage mature in summer or autumn. Sown in June they should be ready for cutting in September - October. Popular varieties are Primo (Golden Acce) Greyhound & Hispi.
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Carrot: Sow long rooted varieties
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Cauliflower: Winter Cauliflower is technically not a true cauliflower but heading Broccoli is not as flavorsome as true cauliflower but is easier to grow. Sown in early to mid June it will be ready for cutting in December.
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Leek: For an April crop you can sow seed of a late variety in June and transplant out in July. Leeks can remain in the ground until they are ready for use.
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Marrow: Sow outdoors in late May or early June. The immature marrows (courgettes) will be ready to cut in August
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Christmas Potatoes: A bit of a gamble but something to boast about. When lifting your early potatoes in July set a few small tublers aside. Plant out in a warm sunny part of the garden and cover with cloches in September.
Turnips:Sow a main crop variety from June onwards and begin lifting when ready (tennis ball size).
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Radishes: Sow away in June and for a prolonged supply sow every few weeks.
Swede: Sowing time is late May to early June to be lifted in November-December.
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