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What to sow in January
in USDA zone 8
13 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 8: about 15 March. First autumn frost about 30 November. This is the January page; jump to this month.
Sow in January
Ready to pick in January
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Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blue Potato, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy, Broccoli, Bulb Onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Cherry (Sour), Cherry (Sweet), Chives, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Cranberry, Eggplant, Elderberry, Endive & Escarole, Fava Bean, Fennel, Fig, Fingerling Potato, Globe Artichoke, Gooseberry, Gourmet Potato, Grape (Table), Grape (Wine), Kale, Kiwi (Fuzzy), Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry), Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mulberry, Mustard Greens, Nectarine, New Potato, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Passionfruit, Pawpaw, Pea, Peach, Pear, Plum (European), Plum (Japanese), Pomegranate, Quince, Radish, Raspberry (Red), Raspberry (Yellow/Gold), Red Skin Potato, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Russet Baking Potato, Sage, Scallion, Shallot, Spinach, Storage Potato, Strawberry, Sweet Bell Pepper, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Tomatillo, Turnip, Yellow Potato. See the February page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in January in USDA zone 8?
13 crops go in this month in USDA zone 8: Beefsteak Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Early Season Tomato, Heat Tolerant Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Hot Chilli, Main Season Tomato, Medium Chilli and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 8?
Typically around 15 March, with the first autumn frost about 30 November. 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 8?
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.