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Sowing in April

April is the busiest sowing month. Nearly everything hardy can be sown directly now and the first raised brassicas can go out. Night frosts are still normal, though: keep fleece to hand and leave the heat-lovers indoors a while longer.

Start indoors in April

21 plants

Sow outdoors in April

23 plants

Plant out in April

9 plants

Harvest in April

6 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.