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What to sow in January
in Cambridge (CB)
15 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost CB: about 5 May. First autumn frost about 25 October. This is the January page; jump to this month.
Sow in January
Ready to pick in January
Coming up in February
Aubergine, Broad Beans, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Cucumber (Greenhouse), Leek, Onion (Bulb), Shallot, Sweet Pepper. See the February page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in January in Cambridge (CB)?
15 crops go in this month in Cambridge (CB): Apple, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cherry, Chilli Pepper (Hot), Chilli Pepper (Medium), Chilli Pepper (Mild), Chilli Pepper (Super Hot) and more.
When is the last frost in Cambridge (CB)?
Typically around 5 May, with the first autumn frost about 25 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in January in Cambridge (CB)?
Apple, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (Winter), Kale, Leek, Parsnip, Swede (Rutabaga).
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.