 May 2008
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 Planting Dates |
Almanac planting dates for April are:April 1-3: Excellent time to kill weeds, briars, poison ivy and other plant pests. Do no planting. April 4-5: First day is good for planting root crops; second day is good for planting aboveground crops. Both days are extra good for planting vine crops and setting strawberry plants. April 6-7: Poor planting days; break ground or cultivate. April 8-9: Good days for planting beans, corn, cotton, tomatoes, peppers and other aboveground crops. April 10-11: Poor days for planting – seeds tend to rot in the ground. Do other farm chores. April 12-14: Plant tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, cotton and other aboveground crops on these most fruitful days. Plant seedbeds and start flower gardens. April 15-19: Grub out weeds, briars and other plant pests. April 20-21: Favorable days for planting root crops; fine days for sowing hay, fodder crops and grains. Plant flowers. April 22-23: Good days for planting beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, peanuts and other root crops; also good for cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, kale, celery and other leafy vegetables. Start seedbeds. April 24-26: Barren days; do no planting. April 27-28: Favorable days for planting beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, onions and other root crops. April 29-30: Excellent time to kill weeds, briars, poison ivy and other plant pests. Do no planting. |
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