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Summer Planting for Autumn Harvest

As the summer sun shines bright, it's the perfect time to plant a variety of vegetables that will thrive and be ready for harvesting in the cooler months of autumn. At Growseed, we hand-pick the best seeds to ensure your garden flourishes. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, our selection and tips will help you achieve a plentiful autumn harvest.

Summer Planting Seeds for Autumn Harvest

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Albina Ice

50 Seeds per packet

Does not bleed, no beet stains!

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An old Dutch variety with white, tender flesh and a delicate flavour, these beets are simply a delight.

Detroit 2 Crimson Globe

500 Seeds per packet

High disease resistance

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A dark-red beauty that has a great taste, high disease resistance, and is exceptionally easy to grow.

Boltardy

500 Seeds per packet

Easy to grow. Bolt resistance

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Beetroot Boltardy produces an excellent crop of sweet, tender beetroot, perfect for early sowings due to its bolting resistance. AGM variety.

Amsterdam Forcing

1000 Seeds per packet

Freezes very well. Grow all year.

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Some of the sweetest and earliest carrots to grow in the home garden or allotment. Great for freezing and grows well in both containers and allotments.

Autumn King 2

1000 Seeds per packet

Can be grown outside all year.

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A popular English heirloom with high yields and excellent flavour. One of the best varieties for winter storage.

Chantenay 2 Red Cored

1000 Seeds per packet

Perfect for poor soil. Grow all year.

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Great for juicing or eating fresh, and especially fantastic as a baby carrot. A great all-purpose carrot that won’t disappoint.

Nantes 2

1000 Seeds per packet

Freezes well best grown for summer harvests.

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A classic carrot well-suited to both second early and main crops. Succulent and sweet.

Short n Sweet

1000 Seeds per packet

Super sweet. Compact growing. Grow all year.

Price £1.69
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Short N Sweet has been bread specifically for containers, small space growing and poor soil! Producing short 4 - 5 inch carrots this is one bright and super sweet carrot!

The Best Vegetables to Sow in Summer

Here are some top crops to plant this summer for an autumn yield:

  • Carrots – Perfect for sweet, crunchy additions to your meals.
  • Kale – A hardy green that thrives in cooler temperatures.
  • Beetroot – Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen.
  • Spinach – Fast-growing and nutritious, perfect for autumn salads.
  • Radishes – Quick to mature and ideal for adding a peppery crunch.
  • Turnips – Excellent for hearty soups and stews.
  • Cabbage – A staple for many autumn dishes.
  • Lettuce – Enjoy fresh salads well into the cooler months.
  • Broccoli – Grows well in cooler weather and is a healthy choice.
  • Cauliflower – Another cool-weather favorite, great for roasting or steaming.

Plant these vegetables in your garden this summer and enjoy a rich, homegrown harvest in the autumn. Happy gardening from the Growseed team!