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WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN IN APRIL 15th to 22nd
Susan Explains Raised Beds
We have set up a special site for raised beds which can be found by
clicking here. It's
devoted entirely to raised beds and has a picture gallery to inspire
you.
Sowing Seeds Outside This Week
Less hardy vegetables should be sown inside this week so that they can
be planted outside in June. We have sown our pumpkin, runner beans,
french beans, tomato and sweet corn this week in three inch pots which
are on the window sills. Next week we will cover how to manage seedlings
on window sills when they emerge.
Strawberries
Feed your strawberries now and at weekly intervals. Tomato fertiliser is
best, it encourages the growth of the fruit. More Information GO TO NEXT
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Raised beds are simply areas of soil which are higher than the
surrounding area. The soil is retained by edges, normally wood
although bricks and other materials are often used.
They allow you to improve the soil easily and once dug they do
not need further digging because they will not be walked on.
Carrots, onions, beetroot, strawberries, lettuce, garlic,
parsnips and radish all grow well in raised beds.
Lots of seeds can be sown outside this week including carrots,
beetroot, summer spinach, peas and winter cabbage. Brussels sprouts
should be sown in seed beds now.
Strawberries often suffer from fungal diseases and the main cause is
lack of air circulation. If you haven't done it already, clear out all
dead foliage and debris from strawberry beds. This will help air to
circulate and keep them disease free.
For more detailed information and timings go to our individual
vegetable,
herb and
fruit pages. If you want to see a
condensed vegetable advice page with planting, sowing, care and
harvesting information for the entire year on one page then go to our
vegetable calendar.