Growing Conditions · Scotland
East Lothian Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for East Lothian — across 9 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 — winters usually bottom out around -3°C. Most hardy plants are safe, and you can grow half-hardy exotics that fail further north, but the occasional hard frost means tender plants still want a sheltered wall or winter fleece.
Rain & growing season
Moderate rainfall (881mm a year) — enough for most gardens without heavy irrigation, though pots and new plantings need watering in summer. A long growing season (~350 frost-free days) — you can sow earlier and harvest later than most of the country, and squeeze in a second late sowing.
Planting Calendar for East Lothian
The long season allows a second sowing of quick crops in July.
Timings are guided by this area's ~350 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH32 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH33 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH34 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH36 | — | RHS H3 | 869mm |
| EH37 | — | RHS H3 | 895mm |
| EH39 | — | RHS H3 | 869mm |
| EH41 | — | RHS H3 | 869mm |
| EH42 | — | RHS H3 | 869mm |
| TD11 | — | RHS H3 | 869mm |
Planning work in East Lothian?
Browse Companies House-registered landscaping businesses in the area.
