Mediterranean & Hot Summer Climates
Heat-tolerant flowers, autumn vegetables and careful late-summer sowing choices for hot, dry European gardens.
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Monthly Sowing Guide
August sowing depends strongly on your climate.
August is a turning point in many European gardens. Hot regions are beginning to prepare for autumn, while cooler climates are making the most of the final weeks of summer. Explore the guides below to find the best seeds to sow this month in your climate.
Temperate Europe
Autumn salads, quick-growing vegetables, hardy annuals and flowers to sow as the summer season begins to ease.
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Northern & Cool Summer Climates
Fast-maturing vegetables, hardy greens and early autumn sowing ideas for cooler regions with shorter growing windows.
Explore Northern Europe August GuideAugust Gardening Tips
Start autumn crops Sow salads, leafy vegetables and quick root crops now for harvests later in autumn.
Use cooler conditions In hot climates, sow early in the morning or evening and protect seedlings from strong afternoon sun.
Keep moisture steady Seed trays and newly sown beds can dry quickly, so check them regularly during warm weather.
Check growing time In cooler climates, choose fast-maturing varieties that can establish before temperatures fall.
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