TOP JOBS FOR APRIL

STEPHANIE HAFFERTY OUTLINES THE ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS

CUT ASPARAGUS Asparagus season is such a joy. This delicious seasonal veg with a short cropping period is harvested by cutting at ground level with a sharp knife PLANT POTATOES Finish planting potatoes, including maincrop. Cover with a layer of compost, adding grass clippings as a mulch to help keep in moisture if the spring is warm and dry SUPPORT PEAS Cut sticks to support peas as they grow. A strong framework pushed firmly into the ground can help to protect peas from very windy weather EDGE BEDS Maintain veg beds adjacent to grassy areas with a sharp spade or half-moon edger and remove any grass or weeds that are trying to sneak in KEEP PLANTING AND HARVESTING As the days get warmer and brighter spring is in full swing…

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Kitchen Garden (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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