🌱 What to Plant in April in Northern Illinois 🌱
April is a fantastic time to get your hands dirty and start planting in Northern Illnois!
Here’s a quick guide to what you can sow and grow this month:
Cool-Season Vegetables 🥦🥬
– Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage: Transplant plants into your garden.
– Lettuce and spinach: Transplant your starts into the garden
– Carrots and radishes: Perfect for direct sowing in the soil.
– Potatoes and onions: Get these in the ground early in the month.
Annuals and Perennials 🌸🌼
– Hardy annuals like pansies, snapdragons, and sweet alyssum can handle light frosts.
– Perennials such as lavender, catmint, and coneflowers can be planted now to establish roots.
Herbs 🌿
– Cool-tolerant herbs like parsley, cilantro, and chives thrive in April’s weather.
Tips for Success 🌞
– Amend your soil with compost for a nutrient boost.
– Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions before planting.
– Keep an eye on the weather and cover plants if frost is expected. Use fabric that is breathable like a towel or sheet. Don’t use plastic as the condensation that forms on the underside will damage your plants.
Happy gardening! 🌷