WHAT TO SOW THIS MONTH

Wildflowers to Sow in October

October is a great time to sow many hardy wildflowers. The soil still holds some warmth, while cooler, damper weather helps seeds settle in naturally, ready to establish and burst into growth next spring.

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Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Seeds

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Cornflower Seeds – Centaurea cyanus

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Corn Cockle Seeds – Agrostemma githago Wildflower

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Wild Flower Special Cornfield Flower Annual Mix Seeds

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Wild Flower Wild Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa Seeds

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Wild Flower Corn Marigold Seeds - Glebionis segetum

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Wild Flower Betony Stachys officinalis Seeds

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Wildflower Yellow Rattle - Rhinanthus Minor seeds

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Flowers to Sow in October

Flowers to Sow in October

A little sowing now can bring plenty of colour next year. October is a good time to sow hardy flowers such as sweet peas, cornflowers and calendula, giving them a head start for stronger plants and earlier blooms next season.

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Vegetables to Sow in October

Vegetables to Sow in October

October may be cooler, but there’s still plenty to sow in the vegetable patch. Choose hardy leaves and overwintering crops for winter pickings, or sow vegetables now that will establish slowly and reward you with earlier harvests next spring.

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Herbs to Sow in October

Herbs to Sow in October

There’s still plenty to sow in October. Try hardy herbs such as dill, chives, coriander, parsley and chervil indoors or under cover, where they’ll be protected from colder weather. Some will provide fresh leaves through the cooler months, while others can establish slowly now for stronger growth next spring.

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