Planting vegetables in April

1. Planting a Garden in…
April
also see
Planting a Garden in March
All of these vegetables can be
planted in April!

2. Corn
Delicious grilled,
baked, boiled or
fried.
• Corn is low in
saturated fat and
a good source of
fiber

3. Cabbage
Great boiled,
steamed, raw, or
sauted.
• When steamed
cabbage can
help reduce
cholesterol and is
a great source of
fiber and an
excellent source
of vitamin K and
C.

4. Cucumber
Raw or pickled
always refreshing
• High in fiber,
vitamin k and
dietary fiber

5. Herbs
Raw or cooked,
organic herbs are
tasty and a great $$
saver.
• Herbs have anti-
oxidant and
healing qualities
as well as
vitamins

6. Tomatoes
Excellent raw,
boiled, fried, grilled,
sauteed and
blended.
• Good source of
vitamin A and C

7. Melons
Usually best raw
• Cantaloupe for
instance has over
100% of your daily
allowance for
vitamin A and C.

8. Squash
Great baked, boiled
or fried
• Low in saturated
fat and
cholesterol,
squash is a good
source of protein,
vitamin A and
dietary fiber

9. Peppers
Raw, cooked, fried
or pickled, enjoy!
• Low in
cholesterol, good
source of vitamin
C and other anti-
oxidants and
vitamins