When is the best time to plant vegetables?

The best time to plant vegetables varies throughout the year, with spring being the prime season. In the UK, most vegetable seeds are sown between March and May, allowing seedlings to grow strong and take advantage of the summer sun for ripening (^[1],^[2]).

Certain vegetables can also be started indoors from late winter, such as tomatoes, peppers, and aubergines, which should be planted outside after the risk of frost has passed (^[1],^[2],^[4]). Additionally, hardy vegetables like garlic and broad beans can be planted in autumn for early spring harvests (^[2],^[3]).