Western valleys, Portland, Roseburg, Medford: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, endive, leeks, lettuce, peas, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, spinach and turnips. Central Oregon and higher elevations of eastern Oregon (late April): Peas, radishes, lettuce, spinach and turnips.
- What can I plant in my garden in April?
- What can I plant now in Oregon?
- What are the best plants to plant in April?
- What are the best vegetables to plant in April?
- What can you do in the garden in April?
- Is it too late to start a garden in April?
- When should I plant tomatoes in Oregon 2020?
- When should I start planting in Oregon?
- What is the secret to growing tomatoes?
- What bedding plants can I plant in April?
- What perennials can I plant in April?
- What flowers can be planted in April?
What can I plant in my garden in April?
Sow seed of vegetables and flowers
We can sow seed of most vegetables directly in the garden this month, including beans -- both pole and bush -- beets, carrots, sweet corn, cucumbesr, kohlrabi, leaf lettuce, all melons, long-day onions, pumpkins, radishes, Swiss chard, spinach, and squash.
What can I plant now in Oregon?
Also, carrots, beets, scallions, chives, parsley and cutting greens that are easy to grow from seed; or plant already-started transplants of kale, head lettuce, chard, leeks and onions. An inexpensive soil thermometer helps keep planting time in perspective.
What are the best plants to plant in April?
12 Easy-to-Grow Plants to Begin Growing in April
- 1 Asparagus. SOPA ImagesGetty Images. ...
- 3 Okra. ROMEO GACADGetty Images. ...
- 5 Beans. Camille Delbos/Art In All of UsGetty Images. ...
- 7 Astilbe. REDA&COGetty Images. ...
- 10 Sunflowers. Barcroft MediaGetty Images.
What are the best vegetables to plant in April?
Start Growing These 8 Veggies (and one fruit) in April
- Corn. While starting corn indoors isn't recommended, it isn't impossible either. ...
- Broccoli. Not only is broccoli filled with potassium, vitamin C and fiber, it's delicious and easy to grow. ...
- Beets. ...
- Kale. ...
- Green Onions. ...
- Sweet Peas. ...
- Bell Peppers. ...
- Spinach.
What can you do in the garden in April?
This month's garden tasks
- Hoe weeds to keep them under control.
- Sow hardy annuals and vegetables outside.
- Sow tender vegetables, such as courgettes and squash, under cover.
- Prick out flower seedlings sown last month.
- Plant out autumn-sown sweet peas and other annuals.
Is it too late to start a garden in April?
April is finally here meaning that your garden soil is finally warming up! April is the best time to plant most of your vegetable seeds after your last frost. It's still not too late to plant tomatoes and peppers from seeds as well. Be sure to check your gardening zone for last frost dates.
When should I plant tomatoes in Oregon 2020?
Starting Tomatoes in April and May
The best time to plant your tomatoes directly in ground is the beginning of May when the soil temperatures have warmed up. However, we offer a variety of products to help you get an early start.
When should I start planting in Oregon?
On average, your frost-free growing season starts Apr 3 and ends Nov 15, totalling 226 days. You will find both Spring and Fall planting guides on this page.
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When to Plant Vegetables in Portland, Oregon.
Crop | Lettuce |
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Sow seeds indoors | Jan 24 - Feb 7 |
Transplant seedlings into the garden | Feb 21 - Mar 20 |
Direct sow seeds | Feb 21 - Mar 20 |
What is the secret to growing tomatoes?
Adding it is a no-brainer! Spread a 2-3” layer of organic mulch around plants, leaving 2” of room around the stem so water can reach the roots. Protect plants from heat. Hot sun can cause sunscald, leaving tomatoes with pale, leathery patches on the fruits that pucker when they should be ripening.
What bedding plants can I plant in April?
We've listed our 10 best Spring and Summer Bedding Plants below:
- Geraniums. Flowering between Spring and Summer, these sturdy, sun-loving plants are best suited to hot, dry positions. ...
- Begonias. ...
- Busy Lizzies (Impatiens) ...
- Petunias. ...
- Pansies. ...
- Sweet Peas. ...
- Antirrhinums. ...
- Lobelias.
What perennials can I plant in April?
Five spring perennials for April
- Candelabra primulas.
- Epimediums.
- Auriculas.
- Cowslips.
- Euphorbias.
What flowers can be planted in April?
Flower seeds to sow in April
- Large purple flowerheads and foliage of Angelica gigas.
- Magenta nicotiana flowers.
- White cosmos flowers.
- Red and mauve opium poppies.
- A mass of oval, cream bunny's tail grass flowerheads beside purple Verbena bonariensis flowers.
- Brilliant red flowers of bergamot 'Cambridge Scarlet'
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