VEGETABLE PATCH : The soil is warming nicely — a leaf day with a waning crescent moon, just right for sowing herbs that will carry flavour all season. Push dill seeds 1 cm deep, spacing them 2 cm apart in rows 30 cm wide; once seedlings are established, thin to 20 cm for strong, feathery stems. Coriander follows a similar approach: sow 1 cm deep, seeds 3 cm apart in rows 30 cm, then thin to 15 cm for bushy, aromatic plants. Chervil is worth adding too — sow 0.5 cm deep, seeds 2 cm apart in rows 25 cm, then thin to 10 cm. All three benefit from a light foliar spray of diluted nettle tea to kickstart leafy growth; the nitrogen boost is especially welcome at this stage of the moon cycle.
INDOORS : A quiet but useful moment to check on module-grown seedlings under cover. Tomato seedlings started last month may now be ready for a gentle foliar spray of diluted horsetail decoction — a natural strengthener that builds cell wall resilience before planting out. Keep modules in a bright spot and ensure good airflow to prevent damping off. On sandy soils, start preparing outdoor beds with a layer of compost worked in shallowly; heavier soils can be left undisturbed until drier conditions return.