The exact time to plant a summer vegetable garden is dependent on the weather in a particular location and time of year. In your location, leave planting out the summer vegetable garden until mid-to-late October.

It’s worth noting that typical summer vegetables like beetroot, lettuce and radishes can be grown all year round. Always delay planting those vegetables that can be adversely affected by late frosts e.g. tomatoes, courgettes, cucumber etc. A few weeks before planting, prepare your soil by adding in Daltons 7-in-1 Compost and combine it well with the existing soil.

Also, add a layer of 7-in-1 Mulch & Feed around your new plants as this keeps a protective layer over the soil. Mulching aids water retention by hindering water evaporation, keeping the moisture in the soil during the summer months. Explore our range of bagged mulch and bark products. Flowering annuals that bloom all year include alyssum, calendulas, lobelia, pansies and violas. Make sure you plant them into well-prepared soil (as above) and again add a layer of mulch after planting.