Most Popular Vegetables to Grow in the UK
According to a survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society, the most popular vegetables to grow at home in the UK are:
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Runner beans
- Carrots
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Cabbage
- Onions
- Courgettes (also known as zucchini)
This list includes both annual and perennial vegetables, and reflects the wide range of vegetables that can be grown in the UK. The popularity of these vegetables may vary depending on the specific region and the individual preferences of gardeners.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are warm-season vegetables that are usually planted in the ground or in raised beds after the last frost of the season. This is typically in late May or early June in most parts of the UK. You can also start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant the seedlings once the weather has warmed up.
Potatoes
Potatoes are typically planted in late March or early April, when the soil has warmed up and there is no longer a risk of frost. They can be planted directly in the ground or in raised beds, and can also be grown in containers or potato bags.
Runner beans
Runner beans are a warm-season vegetable that is usually planted in the ground or in raised beds after the last frost of the season. This is typically in late May or early June in most parts of the UK. You can also start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant the seedlings once the weather has warmed up.
Carrots
Carrots can be planted in the ground or in raised beds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. They can also be sown directly in the ground in early September for a fall harvest.
Peas
Peas are a cool-season vegetable that can be planted in the ground or in raised beds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. They can also be sown directly in the ground in early September for a fall harvest.
Lettuce
Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable that can be planted in the ground or in raised beds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. It can also be sown directly in the ground in early September for a fall harvest.
Radishes
Radishes are a cool-season vegetable that can be sown directly in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. They can also be sown directly in the ground in early September for a fall harvest.
Cabbage
Cabbage is a cool-season vegetable that can be planted in the ground or in raised beds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. It can also be sown directly in the ground in early September for a fall harvest.
Onions
Onions can be planted in the ground or in raised beds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, usually in late March or early April. They can also be started from seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplanted once the weather has warmed up.
Courgettes
Courgettes (also known as Zucchini across the pond) are a warm-season vegetable that is usually planted in the ground or in raised beds after the last frost of the season. This is typically in late May or early June in most parts of the UK. You can also start seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost and transplant the seedlings once the weather has warmed up.
This is just a general guide and the specific timing may vary depending on your location and climate. It is always a good idea to check the specific requirements for each type of vegetable and to pay attention to the weather and soil conditions in your area.
