01grass family
What to plant after sweetcorn
Usually August to October, once the final cobs are harvested.
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02squash family
What to plant after pumpkins and squash
Summer squash can clear from July; pumpkins and winter squash usually clear in September or October.
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What to plant after cauliflower
Potentially from early summer through winter, because variety groups mature at very different times.
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What to plant after broccoli
Sprouting broccoli commonly finishes from late winter into spring; green-headed calabrese usually clears in summer or autumn.
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What to plant after strawberries
Old beds are commonly renovated after fruiting in summer or replaced after about three to four productive years.
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BeetrootJune to October, often 8–12 weeks after sowing.→Broad beansMay to August, depending on sowing time.→CalabreseSummer to late autumn, before flower buds open.→Brussels sproutsSeptember to March, depending on variety.→CabbagePotentially year-round when seasonal varieties are combined.→CarrotsMay to late autumn, depending on type and sowing date.→ChardRepeated pickings from summer into autumn and often again in spring.→CourgettesJuly to October; pick fruits small and frequently.→CucumbersJuly to October, depending on protection and variety.→French beansJuly to October with regular picking.→GarlicLate spring to early autumn, according to planting time and type.→KaleAutumn through spring; baby leaves can be earlier.→LeeksAugust to April, depending on variety.→LettuceSpring to autumn outdoors, and longer under protection.→OnionsEarly summer to early autumn, depending on planting time.→Pak choiBaby leaves in about 30 days; fuller heads in roughly 45–75 days.→PeasMay to September, often about three months after sowing.→PotatoesFirst earlies from June; maincrops into autumn.→RadishesSalad types in roughly 4–8 weeks; winter types later.→RocketFrom about four weeks, then pick regularly.→Runner beansJuly to October with frequent picking.→SpinachSpring to early summer and again in autumn or winter under protection.→Spring onionsLate spring through autumn, depending on sowing.→TomatoesJuly to October, earlier under protection.→TurnipsMay to early winter, often 6–10 weeks after sowing.→SweetcornAugust to October, according to variety and summer warmth.→Pumpkins and squashSummer squash from July; pumpkins and winter squash mainly September–October before hard frost.→CauliflowerPotentially most of the year when correctly timed varieties are combined.→BroccoliSprouting broccoli mainly late winter to spring; calabrese generally summer to autumn.→StrawberriesEarly summer into autumn, depending on type.→