What to sow and grow in April in most areas of North Canterbury

The Canterbury region is rather large, with quite a few different climate zones scattered about – even the microclimate in your own garden can make a difference, so be sure to use the following as an ideas list only, and check seed packets or seedling labels for more information specific to your exact growing conditions.

• root crops such as beetroot, carrots, radish, salsify, swedes, parsnips, and turnips.
• onion family like shallots, leeks, onion,
• leafy greens including amaranth, collards, endive, kale, lettuce, silverbeet, and spinach
• cabbage family including cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and kohlrabi
• podding plants such as broad beans and peas
• flowers including calendula, Iceland poppy, viola, cornflower and sweet peas
• herbs like chives, chervil, coriander, dill, Florence Fennel, oregano and parsley