🗓️ Sowing in January vegetable garden calendar

Would you like to see immediately what you can sow this month?

View the interactive sowing calendar for January (Belgium & the Netherlands).

“January is about planning, sowing, and quietly getting ahead.” Tom, Pickers

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🌱 Sow in January, only a few in open ground yet 🥬 Sow leafy vegetables in January, most of them half a centimetre deep 🥦 Cabbage crops that you can sow in the first month of the year 🌶️ Fruit vegetables (best in a heated propagator with grow lights) 🫛 Sow legumes under glass (can also be done in seed trays on pots in the greenhouse) 🥕 Sow root vegetables directly into the ground in a bright spot 🪾 Which perennials can you plant in the vegetable garden in January? 🍇 Soft fruit 🍎 Fruit and nut trees 🧺 Harvesting and storing in January Leafy vegetables Cabbage crops Root vegetables 🧺 From your pantry (what can you have in the garden or pantry now) Leafy vegetables Other basics Legumes Root vegetables Fruit vegetables Herbs 🧤 My top 10 practical tips for the month of January in the vegetable garden 1. Sowing the soil for the new season 2. Sowing flowers and ordering your seeds 3. Taking good care of your seedlings 3. Cultivation & protection 4. Seeds & planning 5. Checking and sharpening tools 6. Stock management, see what you have left. 7. Turning compost, make sure it can keep working well 8. Clean out your greenhouse or conservatory 9. Pruning fruit trees 10. Simply enjoy a good vegetable garden book ❓ Frequently asked questions about the vegetable garden in January Other vegetable gardeners also read:

January is short and cold, but the gardening season is already sneaking into gear. Many gardeners can't wait to get started, and January is a great time to start sowing, especially indoors. Many people have already started planning their vegetable gardens; it's important to know which crops you can sow now. Not all seeds can be sown in January; sometimes you simply have to wait for better conditions. A south-facing windowsill is ideal for starting seedlings, as this location offers plenty of sunlight. It's helpful to know which plants are suitable for sowing in January; by gaining knowledge, you'll be better prepared for a successful gardening season. Indoors, you can sow the first crops, keep everything frost-free in the greenhouse, and harvest some winter vegetables outdoors. Despite the short winter days, sowing in January is possible if you provide sufficient light and warmth; the days are gradually getting longer, which is beneficial for young seedlings.

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🏠 Indoor · 🪟 Greenhouse · 🪏 Outdoor

🌱 Sow in January, only a few in the open ground yet

🥬 Sow leafy vegetables in January, most of them half a centimetre deep

🏠 Leek (Summer) - growing guide sowing leeks and our leek seeds
🏠 Lettuce (Banner) - Growing Guide Growing Lettuce and Our Lettuce Seeds
🪟 Spinach (Early) - growing guide sowing spinach and our spinach seeds
🪟 Lamb's lettuce (Cold glass early) - growing guide sowing lamb's lettuce and our lamb's lettuce seeds