April is a key month for sowing vegetables, with longer days, warmer soil, and the perfect conditions for growing fresh produce at home. Whether you're planting in an allotment, raised bed, or pots on the patio, now is the time to start sowing for a delicious summer harvest.
But what vegetables should you plant in April? Let’s dig in!
🥗 Leafy Greens: Best Vegetables to Grow in Spring
Nothing beats the taste of homegrown salad leaves, and April is the perfect time to sow them.
- Lettuce & Salad Leaves – Varieties like butterhead, romaine, and mixed leaves can be sown now for succession harvesting.
- Spinach – A fast-growing green that thrives in spring temperatures. Keep sowing every few weeks for continuous harvests.
📌 Top Tip: Sow lettuce in partial shade to prevent bolting in warmer weather!
🥕 Root Vegetables: What to Plant in April for an Autumn Harvest
Some of the best root vegetables can be started now for harvesting in late summer and autumn.
- Carrots – A classic April vegetable. Choose early varieties like ‘Nantes’ for a quick-growing crop.
- Parsnips – They take their time, but planting now ensures sweet, earthy parsnips for autumn.
- Beetroot – Ideal for sowing now, beetroot adds colour and flavour to salads, roasts, and pickles.
📌 Top Tip: Mix a little sand into your soil before sowing carrots for straighter roots!
🌿 Quick-Growing Veg: When to Plant Peas, Onions & Radishes
If you’re looking for fast-growing vegetables, these are perfect for sowing in April.
- Peas – Nothing beats the sweetness of fresh peas! Plant now for a mid-summer harvest.
- Spring Onions – Great for adding a mild onion kick to salads and stir-fries.
- Radishes – Need a quick win? Radishes are ready to harvest in just a few weeks!
📌 Top Tip: Grow peas near carrots and lettuce for a great companion planting combination!
🌞 Kings' Top Tips for Growing Vegetables in April
✅ Pick a sunny spot – Most vegetables need 6+ hours of sunlight per day.
✅ Water regularly – Especially if April turns out to be a dry month.
✅ Sow in succession – Plant little and often for a continuous harvest.
✅ Prepare your soil – Remove weeds and mix in compost for nutrient-rich soil.
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