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What to sow in January
in USDA zone 5
Nothing much goes in this month, and that's fine. Typical last frost zone 5: about 15 April. First autumn frost about 15 October. This is the January page; jump to this month.
Sow in January
Nothing on the list this month. Order seed, sort the Seed Tin, and get the beds ready for February.
Ready to pick in January
Coming up in February
Super Hot Chilli. See the February page.
Your ZIP code
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in January in USDA zone 5?
Not much goes in the ground in January in USDA zone 5. It's a month for planning, ordering seed and tidying beds.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 5?
Typically around 15 April, with the first autumn frost about 15 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 USDA zone 5?
Apple, Pear.
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.