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What to sow in August
in the Outer Hebrides (HS)
13 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost HS: about 25 May. First autumn frost about 5 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 the Outer Hebrides (HS)?
13 crops go in this month in the Outer Hebrides (HS): Cabbage (Spring), Coriander, Lettuce, Lettuce (Butterhead), Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion (Salad/Spring), Pak Choi and more.
When is the last frost in the Outer Hebrides (HS)?
Typically around 25 May, with the first autumn frost about 5 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 the Outer Hebrides (HS)?
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.