Many readers ask us what can be planted or what to sow in January. The orchard during this month has a very different life than other times of the year, especially in the northern hemisphere with the arrival of winter, but this does not mean that it must be completely stopped. .
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What to plant and sow in January in Spain and the northern hemisphere
January in Spain is the winter month and the weather is usually cold and wet. However, it is possible to have a garden this month, provided you take into account some important aspects, such as avoiding exposure and protecting crops from frost.
Many crops will need a greenhouse, but many others will not, and these are precisely the ones that interest us in this article. Now let’s see what are those crops that can be sown in the garden in January and which adapt perfectly to the climatic conditions of this month.
chard
can Swiss chard at any time of the year, but we recommend it now because it resists the cold. the chard harvest time it is 3-4 months, so if you sow in January you will harvest in March.
Garlic
This is the last month in which we have to plant garlic, since the sowing period is from October to January. the term it is between 4 and 8 months old, so sown in January it will be harvested between May and September.
Celery
Celery is a crop that can be sown almost all year round, except in summer. The harvest period is 4 months, so by planting in January the harvest will be in May.
eggplant
January is a good time to plant eggplant. The sowing period is from January to April, and the harvest lasts between 5 and 6 months. Sow in January and harvest in June or July.
Borage
The planting period of borage is from September to April, and the harvesting period is 2 to 4 months, so planting in January will be harvested between March and May.
late onions
Late onions are sown in winter, between December and February, and the harvest period is 7-8 months. January sowing will be harvested in August-September. We have already explained a lot about growing onions, like crush the onions much more.
Spinach
Another of the vegetables that we can sow in January is spinach. and even if we can plant spinach throughout the year, being resistant to the coldest periods, we recommend it for winter. The planting period is from January to December and the harvest period is 2-3 months. January sowing will be harvested between February and March.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are one of those crops that are planted from January to March. The harvest period is 5 months, so planting in January will be harvested in June.
green peas
Another of the vegetables that we can start growing in January are peas, whether dwarf or rammed. Harvest time is 4-5 months for both varieties, so by sowing in January we can start enjoying our peas in May or June.
Dot Rondo (half frame) – ECO
- Pea with thick, dark green pod and wrinkled seed
- Maturation cycle of approximately 75 days
- They are sown from September to March depending on the area
- Spray culture in rows 50-60 cm apart and in shots of 2-3 seeds at a depth of 3-4 cm.
beans
the broad bean cultivation it can also be started in January, since the sowing period is from August to February. The harvest period is 5-6 months, so if we sow in January, we will harvest in June-July.
Salad
The different types of lettuce they can be planted in January, as it is a vegetable that can be grown all year round. Harvest time is 2-4 months, so planting in January can be harvested between February and April.
Lenses
The period for planting lentils in the garden is from October to March, so it is one of those legumes to plant in January. The harvest time is 5-7 months, so by sowing in January we can harvest in June-August.
melons
Melons are a very good fruit, and it is precisely in January that you need to start planting it. The sowing period is from January to May and the harvesting period is about 3 to 5 months. Sowing in January is harvested in April-June. Do not forget to consult the post where we explain to you what to do to make melons sweet.
Piel de Sapo Melon – ECO
- Melon with dark green skin with spots
- Sowing from February to June
- Grow directly or bury 3-4 seeds in a hole in a 150 x 100 cm frame
- Harvest from 3 months
peppers
January is a good time to plant peppers, since it is between this month and May that you can start growing in the northern hemisphere. The harvest period is 5 to 6 months, so planting in January will allow harvesting between June and July.
radish
even if we can plant radishes all year round, it is another crop that can be used for planting in January in the garden, urban garden or in potted garden. The harvest period is 4-5 weeks, so by sowing in January it will be possible to harvest in February.
Radish Red Red SAXA – ECO
- Medium to small sized fleshy root radish, compact, tender and flavorful
- It can be sown all year round
- Cultivation form, sitting alone, broadcast or in rows 25cm apart, distribute seed evenly
- Harvest from 3-4 weeks
Watermelon
the watermelon harvest also starts this month. The sowing period is from January to May and the harvesting period is 4 to 5 months. therefore the January sowings will be harvested in May-June.
Tomatoes
Planting tomatoes, we can also start now. Indeed in December, since the sowing period of almost all tomato varieties It goes from December to March.
The harvest period is 5 to 6 months, so if we sow this month, we will harvest between June and July.
carrots
can carrot plant in January. The sowing period is from January to December, so if we sow in January, we can start harvesting in April, since the harvest period is between 3 and 4 months.
What to plant in January in the southern hemisphere
Although we often focus on our weather, we don’t forget that many of our readers are just starting summer right now.
For our southern hemisphere readers, you can start planting strawberries, beans, green beans, artichokes, sweet corn, popcorn, endives, bok choy, cabbage, celery, lavender, pumpkins, radicchio, thistles, parsnips, fennel in January. , Brussels sprouts, cabbage, dried beans, broccoli, kohlrabi, red cabbage and cauliflower.
All the which is planted in summer it may begin to develop this month in the southern hemisphere. Don’t forget to check out our planting calendarwith much more additional information.
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