“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)”
― William Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Starting Seeds Under Grow Lights in April
The following seeds can be started indoors.
- Herbs:
- Basil
- Echinacea
- Oregano
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Nightshades: Pepper, Tomato
Sowing Seeds Outside in April
Sow the following seeds, which can cope with the early spring weather.
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Legumes: Beans, Peas
- Beet family:
- Beets
- Spinach
- Brassicas:
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrot family:
- Carrot
- Cilantro
- Fennel
- Courgettes, marrows, squashes, cucumbers and pumpkins are known as curcurbits
3. April Garden Maintenance
Here are a few things to make time for this month.
Storing Winter Gardening Implements
- Remove the cold frame and other frost covers, and store them for the season.
Building Infrastructure
- Develop new beds.
- Build compost bins.
- Develop rainwater harvesting and rain management systems for low maintenance irrigation.
Pruning Perennials
- Prune fruit trees and berry bushes.
Improving Soil Fertility
- It’s the perfect time of year to improve soil.
- Add soil amendments like finished compost, worm castings, fresh or dried herbs, or aged herbicide-free manure to inactive gardens with a digging fork.
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And here are some other jobs to be getting on with this month:
- Check compost bins to see if you have any compost that’s ready to use.
- Improve the drainage of heavy soils by incorporating plenty of organic matter.
- Top up raised beds with compost and good quality topsoil.
- Keep on top of weeding now that the weather is warming up. Run a hoe through beds and borders.
- Apply weed killer to perennial weeds in paving and patios.
- Remove dirt from your paths and paving before summer arrives. Use a pressure washer or special patio cleaner.
- Invest in water butts. Position them under a downpipe to make the most of rainfall.
Folowing this rules will help you to grow a Successful crop.
