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What to sow in December
in Central London (WC)
11 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost WC: about 25 April. First autumn frost about 5 November. 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.
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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 Central London (WC)?
11 crops go in this month in Central London (WC): Apple, Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cherry, Gooseberry, Jostaberry, Pear, Plum and more.
When is the last frost in Central London (WC)?
Typically around 25 April, with the first autumn frost about 5 November. 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 Central London (WC)?
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.