Growing Conditions · England
Salford Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Salford — across 11 postcode districts.
Soil
Deep, waterlogged, very acid raised-bog peat. In its natural state it is a specialist habitat, not a growing medium — gardens here rely on raised beds of imported soil and careful drainage. Ground stability and a very high water table make hardscaping a specialist job.
Winter hardiness
Rated RHS H4 — the UK mainstream, with winter lows near -6°C. The vast majority of garden plants, perennials, shrubs and trees come through a normal winter unprotected; only genuinely tender exotics need a warm corner or cover.
Rain & growing season
A wet climate (1025mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on good drainage, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A typical UK growing season (~333 frost-free days), with the last frosts clearing through spring and first frosts returning in autumn.
Planting Calendar for Salford
Timings are guided by this area's ~333 frost-free days and RHS H4 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| M17 | — | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M27 | light, fast-draining sandy soil | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M28 | deep raised-bog peat — waterlogged, very acid | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M29 | acid clay loam, seasonally wet | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M30 | free-draining floodplain loam | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M38 | deep raised-bog peat — waterlogged, very acid | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M44 | deep raised-bog peat — waterlogged, very acid | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M5 | fertile floodplain soil with a high water table | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M50 | fertile floodplain soil with a high water table | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| M6 | deep raised-bog peat — waterlogged, very acid | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
| WA3 | heavy, base-rich clay loam that sits wet in winter | RHS H4 | 1025mm |
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