Kitchen Garden

TOP JOBS FOR APRIL

PLANT POTATOES

Plant maincrop potatoes in the ground, in rows 60cm (2ft) apart. There is no need to trench. Just make a hole the depth of a trowel and plant. Cover with soil and mulch.

CUT ASPARAGUS

The first asparagus should be ready to harvest. Cut when the spears are about 18cm (7in) tall, about 2cm (¾in) below the surface, using a sharp knife or hori hori.

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