What should I plan for when growing in South-east England?
The direct answer
Often warmer and drier, with an earlier start possible in sheltered gardens but more attention needed for watering and heat stress. Use late April to early May as a cautious anchor, still checking local frost pockets before tender planting.
The trade-off to keep visible
A regional baseline is useful for planning, but it cannot see your garden's shelter, elevation, drainage, soil temperature or the next cold night. Prioritise water storage, mulch, shade for leafy crops, and quick follow-on sowings during hot spells.
Next practical action
Open the planner with South-east England selected, add your garden conditions, then choose the current month.
Use this in the planner