One of the best aspects of spring is that it's the ideal season to tend to a garden. From gorgeous flowers and shrubs, to trees of all sizes, a vast array of plants tend to thrive in the springtime. However, two of the most popular things to plant in the springtime are fruit and vegetables - a trend that makes sense for a number of reasons. With all the fruits and vegetables that are in season during the spring, you can always look forwards to a host of delicious flavours on your table. What's more, in growing your own vegetables, you'll know that your food is coming from a reliable, pesticide-free source - your own garden - and you'll save money on your shopping. Finally, planting and tending to a garden is good for your garden's soil, as it encourages sowing, watering, and even composting.
However, like all plants, vegetables grow well depending on season. Some, for example, will only thrive during spring, while others will do well across a few seasons. Because fruits and vegetables taste the best when they're in season, it's always advantageous to plant something at the "right" time of year.
So, what are some of the best vegetables to plant in spring, and when in spring should you plant them? There are general guidelines to answer these questions; but you should always consider your area's frost date before planting any vegetables. You can find this date through various means, such as UK maps that show previous years' frost dates, or national climate data. Knowing your area's frost dates will ultimately help you choose which vegetables to plant in your garden, as well as know when to plant them.
Generally, however, cabbage, broccoli, and lettuce can withstand a light frost, while peas, onions and spinach can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked. Beets, potatoes, carrots, kale, celery, radishes, and dill are all ideal for early spring planting, while peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, corn, beans, and pumpkins will do better if planted a little later - that is, after the last frost date. You can always find more detailed guidance on planting seasonal vegetables, whether via the web, gardening books, gardening programmes on television, or through your local gardening station or nursery. You can also usually find general guidance on the packaging of your vegetable seeds, ensuring you have care information that's specific to the exact vegetable you want to plant.
However, like all plants, vegetables grow well depending on season. Some, for example, will only thrive during spring, while others will do well across a few seasons. Because fruits and vegetables taste the best when they're in season, it's always advantageous to plant something at the "right" time of year.
So, what are some of the best vegetables to plant in spring, and when in spring should you plant them? There are general guidelines to answer these questions; but you should always consider your area's frost date before planting any vegetables. You can find this date through various means, such as UK maps that show previous years' frost dates, or national climate data. Knowing your area's frost dates will ultimately help you choose which vegetables to plant in your garden, as well as know when to plant them.
Generally, however, cabbage, broccoli, and lettuce can withstand a light frost, while peas, onions and spinach can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked. Beets, potatoes, carrots, kale, celery, radishes, and dill are all ideal for early spring planting, while peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, corn, beans, and pumpkins will do better if planted a little later - that is, after the last frost date. You can always find more detailed guidance on planting seasonal vegetables, whether via the web, gardening books, gardening programmes on television, or through your local gardening station or nursery. You can also usually find general guidance on the packaging of your vegetable seeds, ensuring you have care information that's specific to the exact vegetable you want to plant.
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