Home > Growing tips & recipes > Get Growing Subscription – April 6 min read 27.03.2025 Get Growing Subscription – April HELLO KEEN GROWERWelcome to your guide for your April ‘ get growing’ seed subscription!Here’s what’s in this months box:Nasturtium Purple Emperor Pea Golden Sweet Tomato Karma PurpleNasturtium Purple EmperorSowing infoDirect sow nasturtiums outdoors where they are to grow from March to May. Position in full sun. Sow nasturtium seeds thinly, at a depth of 20mm and cover seed with its own depth of soil. Nasturtiums can also be sown in pots and grown in the greenhouse before planting out in their final position. Germination usually takes 7-12 days.Growing infoWater regularly until plants are fully established. Growing nasturtiums is easy and once established, they require very little attention.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Nasturtiums Pea Golden SweetSowing infoIf you don’t have a problem with mice or pigeons direct sow peas outdoors from March to June, once the soil as warmed. Alternatively, sow seeds in lengths of drainpipe filled with peat free compost. Once plants are around 20cm tall, they can be slid down the drainpipe into their final position with minimal disturbance. Due to their ability to withstand cold temperatures, peas can be overwintered in the drainpipe in the greenhouse before planting out in early spring.Growing infoPlants will require support and so are perfect for growing over arches where it’s easier to harvest the top section of the plant. May require netting if pigeons are a problem for you. Regular harvesting will encourage the plant to continue producing loads of peas. Harvest before peas swell in pods.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Peas Tomato Karma PurpleSowing infoSurface sow seeds in small pots of moist, peat-free compost and just cover. Tomatoes are fast growing plants, so best started in mid to late spring. They need heat to germinate, and benefit from lots of light, so supplement both if necessary. Germination takes place within 1-2 weeks.Growing infoOnce plants reach roughly 20cm in height, start feeding with quarter strength organic feed. Pot on when roots are visible through drainage holes and plant out after last frost. Will require support. Remove side shoots and lower 50% of foliage to maintain straight, healthy plants. Though tomatoes can be grown outside, they will perform better for longer in a polytunnel or greenhouse.Blog – How to Sow and Grow Tomatoes Garden jobs for this AprilWeed and Mulch – Remove weeds and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress new growth. Prune and Deadhead – Trim early-flowering shrubs, remove dead flower heads, and shape overgrown plants. Lawn Care – Mow the lawn, edge the borders, and apply a spring feed to encourage healthy growth. Meet the author Nelly Nelly works in the She Grows Veg marketing department and is an incredible cook! She's learning how to grow veg fast in her very own container garden. Her favourites so far are the Dwarf Sunflower called 'Sunspot' and our Dwarf Pea called 'Tom Thumb'. Previous What Vegetable Seeds To Sow In April Next Seed Addict Subscription – April
