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Spring Gardening: March Tasks for a Bountiful Harvest
New Beginnings
Spring is here! It’s time to kick off the gardening season. Get ready to plant and grow delicious vegetables for your summer feasts.
Planting for the Future
- Asparagus: Plant asparagus crowns now to enjoy fresh spears in two years. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Rhubarb: Plant dormant crowns in a wide open, sunny space. It’s a great plant for filling in neglected corners.
Sowing for Success
- Beetroot: Sow beetroot seeds in rows, spacing them 10cm apart. They’re easy to grow and make a great addition to salads and soups.
- Perpetual Spinach: Sow spinach seeds thinly in a row and cover them with compost. This leafy green will keep producing fresh leaves all season long.
Tips for a Bigger Harvest
- Protect peach and apricot blossoms from frost by draping fleece over the trees.
- Pot up evergreen herbs like rosemary and thyme to give them more room to grow.
- Prepare bare areas for new crops by removing weeds and adding compost or mulch. This will warm the soil and improve germination rates.
Growing Greener
- Consider using food packaging as pots for your seedlings. Tin cans and yogurt pots make great containers for growing beans and other vegetables.
Additional Tips
- To save money on seeds, sow them thinly and use the leftovers for later planting.
- Start a carrot crop in long pots if you have heavy clay soil. This will give your carrots the best chance to grow straight and healthy.
- Don’t forget to label each mulched area with the type of vegetable you’re growing. This will make it easier to track your progress and plan for future harvests.
