The gardener told about the crops for planting in snowy weather

Andrey Tumanov, Chairman of the Moscow Horticultural Union, explained which crops can be planted in snowy weather. In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, April 28, the expert noted that the March warmth had only temporarily relaxed, and the current weather was quite familiar for the region. According to him, the conditions of risky farming are considered the norm, and so far there have been no severe frosts that can damage plants.

He explained that even in cold and wet weather, you can start planting: such conditions are suitable for cold-resistant crops. In particular, the specialist recommended planting carrots, peas, beets, salads, radishes and beans.

The expert also added that the popular Russian black beans tolerate snow and slush well. In his opinion, it is not worth wasting time — it is better to start sowing, and then return to a warm house.

Umbrella of help: when will the abnormal snowfall end in Moscow

By the weekend, it will be warm in the capital, and the bad weather will leave for the Urals and the Volga region.

Earlier on April 28, Valeria Gresis, a senior lecturer at the Agrobiotechnological Department of the RUDN Agricultural Institute of Technology, told RT that fruit and berry crops are now the most vulnerable to snowfall. If the plants have already bloomed, wet snow and ice can damage the forming ovaries, which can reduce the yield, notes 360.ru .

On April 27, agronomist Mikhail Vorobyov gave advice on how to help trees and shrubs after a snowfall. According to him, snowfall does not pose a threat to plants, but, on the contrary, can play a positive role. But it is important not to forget about the risk of damage to branches under the weight of wet snow, the website writes. kp.ru . It is recommended to carefully shake off the wet snow from the branches of trees and shrubs, and if it has already melted and turned into ice or cannot reach the tall branches, install supports under the heaviest branches, as is done with a plentiful harvest, writes Life.ru .

In a conversation with Moskva 24, the agronomist noted that the weather is now "wonderful" for April, as it delays the excessively rapid development of plants.

Earlier in April, Elena Prokudina, a dermatovenerologist at the State Scientific Center for Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology of the Russian Ministry of Health, warned about the hidden danger of summer cottage plants. The most well—known source of problems is hogweed, but burns can also be caused by more familiar foods such as celery, parsley, parsnips, carrots, as well as citrus fruits and figs.