7 Popular Seeds To Sow In April

Spring has arrived bringing with it the excitement of sowing various flowers and vegetables perfect for a summer harvest. Where to begin? We’ve put together just 7 popular seeds you can sow this April. But this list is only the beginning. What will you sow next?

Carrots

Carrots are a classic root vegetable that can be sown directly outdoors from April. They don’t being transplanted so directly sown is best. April is the time when the soil beginning to warm so your seeds should germinate more reliably. This perfect balance helps produce sweet, crunchy carrots by early summer.

Sow directly into well-drained, stone-free soil (stones can make them wonky, nothing wrong with wonky carrots!)
Thin seedlings early to avoid overcrowding
Keep watering consistent creating moist soil for even growth
Harvest from early summer onwards

Peas

Peas are perfect for sowing in cool temperatures of April. They can grow quickly and will climb if given support, making them ideal for small gardens or allotments. They can be grow in stages (every 2 weeks) so you have a continuous crop right through the summer.

Sow seeds directly outdoors in rows or containers
Provide supports such as canes or netting
Water regularly, more so during flowering
Harvest pea pods when they are plump and tender
Grow too many? why not freeze them for over Winter

At the end of the growing season, let some of them go to seed. You shouldn’t do this at the beginning of the season because, plants will stop flowering.

Lettuce

Lettuce is a fast growing crops, ideal for beginners. Lettuce is a cut-and-come-again crop.

Sow little and often for a continuous supply
Grow in beds, pots, or window boxes
Keep soil moist to prevent bolting
Ready to harvest in just a few weeks

Sweetcorn

Sweetcorn don’t like the cold so should be sown indoor first as they needs warmth to get started. Once established, you can move plants outside later in spring to produce juicy cobs in summer.

Start seeds indoors in pots
Keep in a warm, sunny spot
Transplant outdoors in the late spring but after last frost

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a favourite among gardeners. Tomato seeds should be started indoors in seed trays or pots. With warmth and light, seedlings grow quickly and will be ready to move into greenhouses or outdoors later.

Sow indoors in seed trays or pots
Place on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouse
Pot on as plants grow larger
Harden off before planting outside

Beetroot

Beetroot makes a great addition to any vegetable patch. They are a reliable and versatile crop that grows well from April. You can also use the leaves to replace greens in any recipe.

Sow seeds directly outdoors
Thin seedlings to allow roots to develop
Water regularly in dry weather
Harvest when roots reach the size of a golf ball

Alyssum

Alyssum is a low-growing, fragrant flower that’s perfect for borders, containers, and attracting butterflies. April sowing ensures a long-lasting beautiful display throughout the summer. Not only does Alyssum makes a pretty ground cover, itcan also suppress weeds and repel aphids.