Episode 390. Aprils seeds and tasks. - a podcast by Richard

Join me in this weeks vegetable gardening podcast where I answer a listeners question about hardening off plants and Aprils seeds and tasks for the month. I also have the latest from the plots.



The DiaryThis week I have concentrated on my home plot yet again. Slight indulgence as I wanted to get my hot tub set up for the good weather expected this week. The hot tub is great to soak in after a hard days work on the plot and means I spend more time i the garden!!!



This doesn't mean I neglected the vegetable growing no no no. I have sown Cucumbers, purple sprouting broccoli, jalapino chillis and salad leaf. I have also pricked out aubergines and peppers as well as potted up cauliflower plants.



Many more tasks completed on the podcast.Looking for an easy way to harden off plants?



I have had a question come in from a listener looking to find an less time consuming way to harden off plants. Well for me the easiest way is to get a cold frame with a lid that can be opened and closed instead of moving the plants.I have looked on Amazon to find some options that I have listed below (full disclosure I may earn commission should you buy any through these links)







This is a pretty simple coldframe and the cheapest I could find on Amazon.With 2 lids this could be a better choice.







This is similar to what I use. Not cheap but a great tool.Aprils seeds and tasks.



April one of my favourite months. One that will certainly keep us gardeners very very busy. Below is a list of seeds to sow this monthAubergineTomatoChilliPepperPotatoesOnion setsGarlicJerusalem ArtichokeCucumbersMelonPumpkinsSummer squashCourgetteBeetrootCarrotsTurnipsKohl RabiLeeksSpncahSwiss ChardRadishPeasLettuce



And next a list of tasks for AprilKeep hoeing the beds, mulch or cover too.Get any infrastructure work completedSupport early peasHarvest asparagus and rhubarb if readyProtect fruit blossomFeed and mulch fruit tree and bushesTake a trip to a garden centre



Plenty to keep us busy but what will you be doing in your garden or allotment?

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