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What to sow in December
in Canterbury (CT)
11 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost CT: about 1 May. First autumn frost about 30 October. This is the December page; jump to this month.
Sow in December
Plant out in December
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Ready to pick in December
Coming up in January
Chilli Pepper (Hot), Chilli Pepper (Medium), Chilli Pepper (Mild), Chilli Pepper (Super Hot). See the January page.
Your postcode
Type the first half of your postcode (NE12, SW1A) and you'll get the page for your area. Or a US ZIP and you'll get your zone.
Questions people ask
What can I sow in December in Canterbury (CT)?
11 crops go in this month in Canterbury (CT): Apple, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cherry, Gooseberry, Jostaberry, Pear, Plum and more.
When is the last frost in Canterbury (CT)?
Typically around 1 May, with the first autumn frost about 30 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in December in Canterbury (CT)?
Apple, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage (Winter), Celeriac, Kale, Leek, Parsnip, Pear 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.