What vegetables to plant in January

Even in January there are still vegetables to sow, and luckily this is something you can do indoors where it’s warm and dry. If you don’t have a greenhouse, it’s worth investing in a windowsill propagator with a heated mat to get warmth-loving seeds off to a good start. Here are some vegetables to sow in January:

Sow indoors or in the greenhouse:

• Celery
• Celeriac
• Broad beans
• Salad leaves
• Spinach
• Spring onions
• Turnips

Chit first early potatoes by leaving them in a bright, frost-free place for a few weeks to sprout shoots.