The vegetable garden in spring: what to do?

With winter, you've neglected your vegetable garden, but now that the sun and sunny days are back, you're ready to plant your vegetables! Spring is the perfect time to take care of your vegetable garden and you will be able to enjoy your vegetables throughout the beautiful season.

Prepare your vegetable garden for your future plantings

First of all, it is essential to prepare your vegetable garden square to receive your new seeds. This essential step will allow you to obtain beautiful vegetables that you can enjoy all summer long. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Clean your vegetable garden: remove weeds, leaves and other debris that accumulate during the winter;

Step 2: Build the ground to turn the earth over and aerate it;

Step 3: Use a natural fertilizer to feed your land. Your vegetable garden is now ready to welcome your new plantings!

Which vegetables to plant in the spring?

You can of course plant vegetables all year round, but spring is the perfect time to renew your plantings. Don't hesitate to alternate your seeds, so as not to deplete your land, and choose complementary vegetables.

Also consider spacing your seeds for a daily harvest and enjoying your freshly picked vegetables throughout the summer.

Don't forget to lighten your vegetable garden by leaving enough space between your plants so they can grow at ease.

To plant in April: spinach, onions, radishes, carrots, chicory, cabbage, lettuce and peas. If the earth is too cold, germination is blocked, so it is better to show a little patience.

To be planted in May, once the soil is sufficiently warmed (15 to 20oC): beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, melons, celery and pickles.

How do I protect my plantations from insects?

Don't hesitate to surround your garden square with plants and flowers: this will have the double advantage of visually decorating your garden and protecting your vegetables from certain pests. Here are some useful planting ideas:

The eyebeds of India that keep aphids away;

The thistle that repels slugs and snails:

Capuchin, which attracts aphids and ladybugs that feed on it,

Be aware that herbs can also help protect your vegetables from many insects.