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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

5 Hardy April Vegetables You Can Plant Now – They'll Survive Downpours, Drought, and Even a False Spring

A raised bed vegetable garden surrounded by grass outside a house next to a lake.

Our climate is changeable; you can have multiple seasons in a day. When growing vegetables, April is a perfect time to sow tough, adaptable crops that can withstand the rigors of early spring and beyond. Here we look at five of those that can tolerate temperature swings, inconsistent moisture levels, and unpredictable weather better than most.

Picking which vegetables to plant in April can be tricky, as there is such a wide range. Early spring is a pivotal time for sowing many crops, but choosing easy, resilient vegetables is a wise choice for anyone new to growing their own. Such crops are known to be low maintenance, tolerant to cold, and to recover quickly from stress.

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