UK succession guide

What to plant after potatoes.

Potatoes belongs to the potato and tomato family. The strongest follow-on choice depends on the exact clearance date—not the crop name alone.

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Short answer

Start with these credible options.

These are useful directions, not automatic recommendations. Use the tool to check whether the sowing window still fits.

  1. 01

    Radishes

    A quick result from very little space.

    Read the growing guide →
  2. 02

    Pak choi

    Very fast and especially useful after early potatoes or peas.

    Read the growing guide →
  3. 03

    Spinach

    Fast leaves and a strong fit after summer crops.

    Read the growing guide →
  4. 04

    Chard

    Long harvest period, ornamental stems and excellent cold tolerance.

    Read the growing guide →

Before sowing

Three checks matter more than a fixed list.

  1. CalendarWill the successor establish before its conservative regional cut-off?
  2. Crop familyChanging family is useful where pests or soil disease have been a problem.
  3. Space and lightA credible date is not enough if the crop cannot physically fit or receive enough sun.