IN THE GARDEN
manure
when
planted at this time of the
planting. It's
year.
happy with
So what can one plant in
onions,
April in Gauteng?
leeks and
Broad Beans: The seeds are
celery, while
sown singly 15-20 cm apart in
African
holes 5 cm deep. These
wormwood
beans are of upright habit and
will repel
can grow to a height of 1m,
leaf-eating
so they need support.
worms.
Calendulas do well with
Lettuce and parsley planted together.
Carrots: Soil
beans, attracting beneficial
texture
is
very
important
in
holes and covered with about
insects. Do not plant near
producing
smooth,
well-
onions, garlic, leeks, chives or 2 cm of soil. It grows well
shaped roots - deeply
with garlic, chives, onions,
fennel.
worked, sandy loams are
lettuce, spinach and Swiss
Beetroot: It prefers friable,
ideal. They can be planted
chard.
rich soils with well-
Broccoli: Like most brassicas, near peas, leeks, lettuce,
decomposed organic matter.
radish, onions and chives.
Plant the seeds directly in the it needs a fair l y rich soil, so be
generous with the compost or They also like sage, thyme
bed 5-6 cm apart in shallow
and parsley.
Cabbages: They are easy to
grow, but really thrive in soil
that is rich in organic matter
and retentive of moisture.
Experiment with different
varieties. Plant with beans,
beetroot, celery, coriander
and most other herbs,
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particularly bergamot.
Pelargonium leaves repel
cabbage moths. However, do
not plant rue near your
cabbages.
Cauliflowers: They are
described as “gross feeders”
so plenty of compost and
mature manure will be
necessary for them. April is a
bit late to plant them, but try
planting them in seed trays
and then transplanting when
they are established. Celery,
beans, cabbage and onions
are good companions, along
with calendulas, sage and
African wormwood.
Celery: Once again, you will
need to plant in seed trays
and then transplant. Peaty,
fibrous soil is good for celery.
Plant it with cauliflower,
cabbage, leeks, onions, garlic
and beans.
Chinese cabbage: It requires
a well-improved and
moisture-retaining soil. Plant
it with celery, beets, onions,
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