What are you looking forward to sowing this spring?
With the days getting longer and warmer, there is plenty to sow and grow this spring. With a huge variety of seeds to choose from, some seeds can be directly sown onto the ground while the others are best sown indoors to be planted out later once all risks of frost have passed.
Vegetables and other crops to sow this month
Broad beans, chard, kale, chilies, chives, peas, potatoes, tomatoes, sweet pepper, and beetroot, are among the variety of crops you can grow this month. Starting off crops like tomatoes and chillies early gives them the long growing season the crops need. Sowing fast-growing crops like salad early on means you can enjoy them in late spring and early summer, and for an extended harvest, you can keep sowing them every few weeks.
Flowers to grow this month
If sowing hardy annuals, you can sow them directly where they are to flower. Remember to clear the ground of any unwanted weeds. Sweet peas, wildflower mixes, dahlias, and fast-growing perennials can also be sown this time of the year.
Some useful tips for sowing
While it’s tempting to grow a huge variety of seeds, start small and start off with what you love to eat or grow. This is especially useful if you are new to gardening.
In addition, learn more about the ideal growing condition or the requirements of each plant, such as the time to sow them, the type of soil they prefer, the amount of light needed, and how to water them, among others. Depending on the requirements of the plants and the space available, find the ideal spot to place the plants. You may still need to sow some seeds indoors, in a greenhouse, or with a heated propagator.
Benefits of using CoirProducts
Coir is ideal for sowing a variety of seeds, whether indoors or outdoors. With its ability to retain water and moisture, high air porosity, as well as having excellent drainage, coir provides plants with ideal growing conditions, helping them grow stronger and healthier root systems. Coir is also free of the more harmful peat-moss and is ideal for those looking to start their sustainable gardening journey.
For sowing, CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins are known for their high germination rates. These 100% biodegradable CoirCoins come in four distinct sizes. CoirProducts.co.uk coir potting mix comes in various sizes of blocks, bricks, and discs, while coir growcubes are also ideal for sowing. Natural and peat-free, each of our CoirProducts.co.uk block, brick, and disc gives plenty of fluffy coir when hydrated. CoirProducts.co.uk coir pots are the perfect alternative to plastic pots, and come in a range of sizes that is ideal to get your seeds started. Roots grow through the coir, which means, there is no transplanting shock when repotting them on the ground later on. CoirProducts.co.uk coir seedling trays are also ideal for getting those seeds started early on.
At CoirProducts.co.uk, we’ve also got a range of unique coir bundles to choose from, whether it’s for sowing, growing plants indoors or outdoors. If you are looking to encourage your children to garden, we’ve also got a selection of unique coir bundles for kids.
Made out of the fibres extracted from the husk of the coconut, coir is a natural and organic resource. There is minimal harm on the environment in producing or using coir products, which makes it ideal for the eco-conscious grower.
In a world grappling with food insecurity and environmental degradation, sustainable gardening practices continue to play an important role. With an array of eco-friendly gardening
There’s a saying, ‘April showers bring May flowers’. Flowers and plants are beginning to blossom, and we can’t wait to embrace all the colours and
