Vegetables to Plant in October

Lettuce ‘Winter Gem’ is a premium winter gem lettuce variety, known for its sweet and crunchy leaves. Perfect for fresh salads, this winter lettuce variety is easy to grow and provides a continuous harvest from spring to early autumn.

Key Features

• Sweet and Crunchy Leaves: Enjoy tender, flavorful leaves that enhance any salad.
• Compact Growth: Reaches 20-30cm in height, ideal for pots, greenhouses, and small gardens.
• Disease-Resistant: Robust against common lettuce diseases, ensuring a healthy crop.

Growing Tips

Plant ‘Winter Gem Lettuce’ in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Maintain regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Best grown in UK climates, this winter lettuce variety thrives in cold frames and unheated greenhouses, extending your growing season.

Ideal Uses

Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Its continuous harvest allows you to enjoy fresh, green lettuce throughout the season. Explore more recommended salad plants to complement your garden.

Additional Benefits

Enjoy an easy maintenance experience with adaptable growth suitable for containers and various garden settings. ‘Winter Gem’ offers a reliable and bountiful harvest, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.

Broccoli plants produce nutritious, tightly packed heads that are perfect for steaming, stir-fries, or roasting. Easy to grow and high yielding, broccoli thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. A reliable addition to any vegetable garden, broccoli provides multiple harvests throughout the growing season. Explore our Easy To Grow - Vegetable Plants collection to find more plants like these.

Experience the delight of home-grown Brussels Sprouts Trafalgar F1, known for their firm texture and large size. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned gardeners, these plants promise a flavorful and high-yield harvest.

• Firm, large Brussels sprouts
• Exceptional high yield variety
• Great for UK growing conditions
• Easy to cultivate and maintain
• Rich, flavorful taste

Indulge in the satisfaction of growing your own Brussels sprouts with the Trafalgar variety, perfect for enhancing your home garden.

Enjoy the vibrant growth of the Cabbage 'Durham Early', a perfect choice for those eager to start their spring gardens. This high-yielding cabbage variety promises fresh, crisp heads ready to enhance any meal.

• High-yield spring cabbage variety
• Fast-growing and early-maturing plant
• Dense, crisp, and tender heads
• Ideal for small urban gardens
• Easy-to-grow and maintain

Add a touch of freshness to your garden with Cabbage 'Durham Early' and watch your spring garden come to life effortlessly.

Cauliflower 'White Excel' offers firm, white heads with a mild flavour. Perfect for steaming, roasting, and salads, this variety is known for its high yield and resistance to pests. Check out our Cauliflower Plants collection for more options.

Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact lettuce variety renowned for its sweet flavor and crunchy texture. Perfect for both new and experienced gardeners, this versatile plant thrives in various conditions, offering a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Ideal for fresh salads, 'Little Gem' adds a delightful crunch and vibrant color to your meals.

Growing 'Little Gem' Lettuce

• Sowing Time: Late February to August
• Planting Depth & Spacing: Sow seeds 1cm deep and space plants 25cm apart
• Soil and Light: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade
• Watering Tips: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods
• Pest Management: Use natural methods to protect against common pests

Harvesting Your Lettuce

• Timing: Typically ready for harvest from June to October
• Signs of Readiness: Harvest before the plant starts to bolt to ensure the best flavor
• Techniques: Cut individual leaves or the entire head to encourage continuous growth

Nutritional Benefits

• Vitamins: High in Vitamins C and K
• Antioxidants: Rich in beta-carotene and other antioxidants
• Low Calorie: Ideal for healthy, low-calorie meals

Companion Planting

• Carrots
• Garlic
• Onions
• Radishes
• Nasturtiums

Serving Suggestions

• Salads: Combine with tomatoes, cucumbers, and your favorite dressings
• Braising: Lightly braise with herbs for a warm, nutritious side
• Sautéing: Sauté with garlic and olive oil for a quick and healthy dish

Enhance your garden with our reliable 'Little Gem' lettuce for a bountiful and hassle-free gardening experience. Explore more lettuce varieties and gardening essentials to create your perfect salad garden.

Discover the vibrant and nutritious Purple Sprouting Broccoli, perfect for UK home gardens. This hardy variety promises a delicious, early harvest and adds a pop of color to your vegetable patch. Check out our Brussels & Broccoli - Vegetable Plants for more options.

• Hardy and resilient growth
• Early and plentiful harvest
• Vibrant purple color add-on
• Perfect for UK growing conditions
• Eco-conscious and sustainable choice

Elevate your gardening experience with this striking purple broccoli and enjoy fresh, home-grown produce right from your garden.

Onion 'White Bulb' offers crisp, mild-flavoured bulbs. Perfect for salads, cooking, and pickling, this variety is known for its high yield and versatility in the kitchen. Explore more in our Recommended Salad Plants and Leeks & Onions - Vegetable Plants collections.

Experience the mild flavour and easy growth of our White Onion plants, ideal for any garden. Perfect for new or seasoned gardeners looking to add fresh, homegrown produce to their kitchen.

• Mild flavour white onions
• Simple cultivation process
• Ideal for UK gardening
• Perfect for small-scale gardens
• Fresh, homegrown produce guaranteed

Enjoy the ease of growing white onions at home, enriching your dishes with a fresh, mild flavour straight from your garden.