For gardeners, April is an exciting month since, in many places, it truly signals the start of spring, with longer days and milder temperatures. Depending on your area's last frost date, it's a fantastic time to plant a variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs both indoors and outdoors. We would advise the following varieties to sow during April:
Vegetables To Grow In April:
Red Cabbages: Since cabbage is a cool-season crop, it can be sown indoors in early April and moved outside in early May.
Spinach: In April, spinach can be directly seeded outdoors because it is a hardy vegetable. A spot with partial to full sun and moist, healthy soil are essential for spinach. To prevent crowding, thin seedlings.
Carrots: If the soil is suitable in April, carrots can be immediately grown outdoors. They will grow slowly in the early spring and favour cooler temperatures.
Try our purple carrots, or stick with the classic orange kind.
Radishes: In April, radishes can be directly sown outdoors due to their rapid growth. Cool, early spring weather are ideal for them. In addition to the classic red, white, and purple variants, radishes are available in a wide range of colours and shapes.
Herbs to Grow in April:
Dill: In April, dill can be sown directly outside. It grows best on well-drained soil and does best in chilly spring temperatures. Dill needs soil that is somewhat rich and receives full light. To avoid crowding, thin seedlings because dill can grow rather tall.
Chives: Chives can be transplanted in the spring, or they can be planted straight in the ground in April. They can withstand frost and do well in colder climates. Full sun and rich, wet soil are ideal for chives. Seeds should be spaced 6 to 8 inches apart. Chives require little care once they are fully developed.
Oregano: Since oregano is a hardy perennial that thrives in sunny areas, you may plant it outside in April. Once planted, it can withstand drought and thrives in soil that drains well. Oregano thrives in soil that is a little bit dry. As the seeds germinate and the oregano leaves appear, trim them to provide room for growth.
Flower to Grow in April:
Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold): April is the best month for direct sowing or indoor starting in colder climates because it has warmer soil and more daylight. Early to mid-spring is a safe time to sow calendula outdoors because it is frost-hardy.
Cosmos bipinnatus: Cosmos are a favourite among pollinators because of their daisy-like flowers in magenta, pink, and white and their fern-like foliage. Staking may be necessary for tall varieties. Deadheading lengthens the bloom period. Perfect for casual borders and cut flowers.
Eschscholzia californica (Californian Poppy): This drought-tolerant flower, which is native to California, has silky, vibrant orange blossoms. Contrast is created by the delicate, silver-blue leaves. dislikes being moved, so it will bloom where it is planted. Great for dry borders, pots, and gravel gardens.