Choosing the right planting period per month is essential for healthy growth and flowering of your plants. Each plant has a specific period in which it can best be planted, depending on the weather conditions, soil temperature and hours of light. By taking the seasons into account, you give your plants the best start and extend their lifespan. At The plant Farmer we offer a handy overview of which plants you can best plant in which month.

Why is the right planting period important?

• Optimal growth – Plants planted in the right month grow faster and stronger

• Less chance of diseases – Planting in the right season reduces the chance of fungi and pests

• Longer flowering period – The right planting time ensures longer and more exuberant flowering

• Sustainable gardening – By planting smartly, you save on water and nutrients

Planting period per month overview

January

• 🌱 Sowing plants indoors – Peppers, tomatoes and herbs such as basil

• 🌿 Pruning hardy shrubs – Roses, fruit trees and berry bushes

• ❄️ Preparing the garden – Improving the soil with compost

February

• 🌼 Pre-sowing in greenhouses – Lettuce, spinach and early carrots

• 🌲 Planting trees – Deciduous trees, conifers and hedges

• 🍀 Dividing perennials – Rejuvenate your border plants by dividing them

March

• 🌸 Planting flower bulbs – Dahlias, gladioli and begonias

• 🥦 Planting vegetables – Potatoes, carrots, onions and lettuce

• 🌹 Planting roses – Both in pots and bare roots

April

• 🌻 Plant summer bloomers – Petunias, geraniums and lavender

• 🥕 Expanding your vegetable garden – Tomatoes, courgettes and beans

• 🌳 Shrubs and perennials – Hydrangea, butterfly bush and lavatera

May

• 🌼 Putting frost-sensitive plants outside – Begonias, fuchsias and lemon trees

• 🍅 Vegetable garden in full swing – Peppers, eggplant and pumpkins

• 🌞 Moving patio plants – Palms, olive trees and agapanthus

June

• 🌱 Planting perennials and grasses – Lavender, ornamental grasses and sage

• 🥒 Planting herbs – Rosemary, mint and thyme

• 🌺 Summer bloomers in the open ground – Sunflowers, dahlias and cosmos

July

• 🌾 Propagating perennials – Lavender and hydrangea

• 🍓 Planting strawberries – New strawberry plants for the next season

• 🌞 Laying or reseeding a lawn

August

• 🌷 Planting autumn bulbs – Snowdrops, crocuses and hyacinths

• 🌿 Sowing green manure – For improving the soil

• 🥦 Planting winter vegetables – Kale, Brussels sprouts and leeks

September

• 🌹 Planting roses and perennials – Ideal month for autumn planting

• 🍏 Planting fruit trees – Apple, pear and plum trees

• 🌳 Evergreen hedges – Privet, laurel and boxwood

October

• 🌱 Move or divide perennials

• 🌼 Planting flower bulbs for spring – Tulips, daffodils and grape hyacinths

• 🍂 Autumn planting – Heuchera, asters and ornamental grasses

November

• 🌳 Planting trees and shrubs – Hedges, fruit trees and conifers

• 🧤 Apply winter protection – Protect sensitive plants from frost

• 🌹 Pruning roses

December

• 🌿 Planting evergreens – Ivy, holly and conifers

• ❄️ Preparing for frost – Bringing potted plants indoors or covering them

• 🎄 Planting Christmas trees with root balls

Additional tips for successful planting per month

• Pay attention to the weather conditions – Plan your planting on mild days without frost

• Soil preparation – Improve the soil with compost or fertilizers for better growth

• Planting depth – Make sure your plants are at the correct depth to prevent drying out or rotting

• Provide adequate water – Keep the soil moist after planting, especially during dry periods

Why buy plants per month from The plant Farmer?

At The plant Farmer we are happy to help you with an extensive range of plants for every month of the year . Whether you choose flower bulbs, vegetables or perennials, we offer the right products and advice for every season.

Discover the best planting period per month and create a blooming garden with The plant Farmer. Order today and enjoy a green and colorful year!