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What to sow in August
in Colchester (CO)
13 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost CO: about 5 May. First autumn frost about 25 October. This is the August page; jump to this month.
Sow in August
Plant out in August
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Ready to pick in August
Coming up in September
Blueberry. See the September page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in August in Colchester (CO)?
13 crops go in this month in Colchester (CO): Cabbage (Spring), Coriander, Lettuce, Lettuce (Butterhead), Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion (Salad/Spring), Pak Choi and more.
When is the last frost in Colchester (CO)?
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 August in Colchester (CO)?
Apple, Aubergine, Basil, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Broad Beans and more.
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.