A few raised beds or large pots. Focus on high-yield crops that give plenty per square metre.
🥬Lettuce
EasyFull sunMar–Aug outdoors; Feb and Sep–Oct under cover
Grow Lettuce →
🥕Carrot
MediumFull sunMar–Jul, straight into the soil
Grow Carrot →
🍅Tomato
MediumFull sunFeb–Apr indoors; plant out late May–June
Grow Tomato →
🌿Basil
MediumFull sunApr–Jul indoors; outdoors from June
Grow Basil →
🌿Mint
EasyPartial shadePlant Mar–Oct; seed Mar–May
Grow Mint →
🍀Spinach
EasyPartial shadeMar–Apr and Aug–Sep, straight into the soil
Grow Spinach →
🥬Kale
EasyFull sunApr–Jul in trays or a seedbed
Grow Kale →
🧅Onion
EasyFull sunMar–Apr from sets; Jan–Feb from seed indoors
Grow Onion →
🫛Pea
EasyFull sunMar–Jun outdoors; Oct–Nov for overwintering types
Grow Pea →
🌱Leek
EasyFull sunMar–Apr in trays or a seedbed; plant out Jun–Jul
Grow Leek →
🧄Garlic
EasyFull sunOct–Nov (best) or Feb–Mar, planting cloves
Grow Garlic →
🌱Chives
EasyFull sunMar–May, or divide clumps in spring or autumn
Grow Chives →
🥒Cucumber
MediumFull sunApr–May indoors; plant out late May–June
Grow Cucumber →
🍎Apple
MediumFull sunPlant bare-root trees Nov–Mar
Grow Apple →
🟤Fig
MediumFull sunPlant Mar–Apr, or container trees in spring
Grow Fig →
🌿Lovage
EasyFull sunSeed Mar–Apr or Aug; plant Mar–Oct
Grow Lovage →
🥗Mizuna
EasyPartial shadeMar–Sep outdoors; autumn sowings under cover
Grow Mizuna →
🥬Pak choi
EasyFull sunApr–Aug, straight into the soil or in trays
Grow Pak choi →
🌿Sage
EasyFull sunPlant Mar–Oct; seed Apr–May
Grow Sage →
🟣Turnip
EasyFull sunMar–Apr and Jul–Aug, straight into the soil
Grow Turnip →