The Gardener's Almanac

Overview ;

What was said last month still applies in April, that is;

 

The soil will be starting to warm up, weeds will be emerging, but again the advice is ;

 

Do not be tempted to sow / plant out too early.

 

 

Week No. 14 - 2nd to 8th

 

• Cover beds with cloches to warm up the soil.

 

• Prepare bed for Shallots, and Spinach,

 

• Plant out Shallots,

 

• Feed established Chives.

 

 

Week No. 15 - 9th to 15th

 

• Prepare Asparagus, Brassica, Onion, and Sweet Corn beds if not done previously.

 

• If weather and ground conditions allow plant previously chitted early potatoes.

 

• Sow French beans, Celery, Coriander, and Turnip insitu and cover with cloches.

 

Week No. 16 - 16th to 22nd

 

• Sow Chive seeds if soil conditions allow.

 

• Prepare Endive beds if not done previously.

 

• Plant out Asparagus crowns.

 

• Prepare containers for carrots.

 

Week No. 17 - 23rd to 29th

 

• Prepare beds for Broad beans, French beans, and Leeks if not done previously.

 

• If weather and ground conditions allow plant previously chitted maincrop potatoes.

 

• Sow Chicory, and Spinach, insutu if soil conditions allow.

 

• Check to see if forced Rhubarb is ready for harvesting.