What To Sow And Plant In December - Allotment Gardening For Beginners UK

Today we look at what to sow and plant in December in our allotment gardening for beginners UK video. Knowing what to sow in ...

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🌱 One great idea for December is to plant bare root trees and fruit bushes like black currants and red currants.

🌱 Another suggestion is to plant overwintering broad beans and peas, either outside with protection or in an unheated greenhouse.

🌱 You can also grow salad leaves, such as Mizuno, curly leaf, and pak choi, which are hardy and can be started indoors and transplanted later.

🌱 Sprouting seeds and growing microgreens on your window sill are quick and easy ways to have fresh food all year round.

🌱 Consider planting different types of herbs, some of which are hardy and can stay outside, while others may need to be kept indoors on a window sill or in a greenhouse.

🌱 If you have rhubarb, you can split it and give some to others as a gift or plant more for yourself.

🌱 Overwintering onions and garlic are great for an early crop and can be harvested earlier than spring-planted onions.

🌱 Remember to let us know in the comments what you liked most and subscribe to the channel for more helpful gardening hints and tips throughout the year.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction to the video

00:07 Discussion about sewing and planting in December

00:12 Mention of being self-sufficient and getting ahead by starting things early

00:26 Ideas for planting bare root trees and fruit bushes

00:41 Considerations for planting broad beans and peas

01:05 Hardy salad leaves that can be sewn now

01:22 Suggestion to start micro greens and sprouted seeds on the window sill

02:09 Planting and growing herbs, both outside and indoors

03:08 Splitting and sharing rhubarb as a gift or planting it for oneself

04:02 Overwintering onions and garlic as an early crop

04:46 Conclusion and request for comments and subscriptions to the channel

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Q&A

What are some things that can be sewn and planted in December?

Some things that can be sewn and planted in December are bare root trees and fruit bushes, broad beans and peas (overwintering ones), salad leaves, herbs, and rhubarb.

Where can I find bare root trees and fruit bushes?

You can find bare root trees and fruit bushes at local garden centers or from your father-in-law if he has some small plants available.

Do I need to protect broad beans and peas if I plant them outside?

Yes, it is recommended to protect broad beans and peas if there is extreme weather. You can either cover them or plant them inside an unheated greenhouse.

Can salad leaves be grown outside during winter?

Yes, certain salad leaves are very hardy and can be grown outside during winter. It is recommended to start them off on a windowsill or in a greenhouse and cover them if necessary.

What are some examples of herbs that can be grown outside during winter?

Some examples of herbs that are hardy enough to be grown outside during winter are sage and bay leaves. However, there are also many herbs that can be grown on a windowsill or in a greenhouse, such as parsley, chives, mint, and coriander.

Can rhubarb be split and shared with others?

Yes, if you have your own rhubarb plant, you can split it and share it with others as a gift. Alternatively, you can source some rhubarb for yourself and plant it.

What is the top tip for planting in December?

The top tip is to plant overwintering onions and garlic. They are considered an early crop and will be ready ahead of many other vegetables.