APRIL PLANTING
April is the month when vegetable patches begin to work hard. With the majority of the spring sowing complete, time is spent looking after and rearing plants. Consideration should be given to irrigation as April is traditionally one of the wettest months in the calendar.
The best vegetables to plant and harvest during April
Indoor Sowing:
Asparagus, Aubergine, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Climbing Bean, Courgette, Cucumber, Dwarf Bean, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Marrow, Onion, Pepper, Pumpkin, Runner Bean, Shallot, Squash, Sweet corn, Tomato.
Outdoor Sowing:
Artichoke, Broad Bean, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicory, Courgette, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Marrow, Parsnip, Pea, Radish, Rocket, Samphire, Shallot, Spinach, Spring Onion, Turnip.
Harvesting:
Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Radish, Spring Onion.
