From April onwards, the garden soil has a higher soil temperature, which makes it possible to sow herbs directly. You can read what they are here.
With the beginning of spring comes the time to revitalize your herb bed. Because the ground has now warmed up accordingly. April is therefore very suitable for sowing a variety of herbs that will enrich your garden or balcony ambience in the coming months. Here are eight types of herbs that you can sow directly into the bed in April.
Do not cover all seeds with soil
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
: Start sowing parsley by sowing the seeds evenly in loose, well-drained soil. Cover the seeds lightly with soil and keep them moist until seedlings appear.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
: Sow chives in rows about 20 centimeters apart. The seeds should only be lightly covered with soil as they require light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
: Loosen the soil and sow dill directly on site. The seeds should be sown about 30 centimeters apart. Cover them lightly with soil and keep the soil moist to ensure successful germination.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
: Sow coriander seeds in rows about 20 centimeters apart. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and the soil should be kept moist until seedlings emerge.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
: Sow basil in well-drained soil and keep the soil evenly moist. The seeds should not be covered or only lightly covered with soil as they require light to germinate. Make sure the location has enough sunshine. If April is still a little cooler, it is better to postpone sowing until May.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
: Loosen the soil and sow marjoram seeds in rows about 25 centimeters apart. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and the soil kept evenly moist to ensure optimal germination conditions.
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
: Sow thyme seeds thinly on the surface of the soil and press them lightly. The seeds also require light to germinate, so they should only be covered very lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until seedlings appear.
Cress (Lepidium sativum)
: Cress can also be sown directly into the bed by scattering the seeds thinly on the surface of the soil. Press the seeds lightly and keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge. The delicate leaves are ready to harvest after just one week.
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Before you begin sowing, check the specific requirements of each herb variety and select a sunny location with well-drained soil. By sowing correctly in April, you can enjoy a rich harvest of fresh herbs for culinary creations and aromatic pleasures in summer and autumn.