What to plant in April
What to start indoors, plant or sow outside, and harvest in April, for every hardiness zone from 3a to 10b. Find your zone, or enter your ZIP code for dates made for exactly where you live.
April in each zone
| Zone | Start indoors | Plant or sow outside | Harvest (food crops) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3a | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Sweet potato, Cauliflower, Basil, Brussels sprouts, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Lemon balm, Marigold, Sweet alyssum, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Stevia, Marjoram, Catnip, Strawflower, Impatiens, Coleus | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Peas, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Chervil, Sweet pea, Bachelor's button, Pansy / viola, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | — |
| Zone 3b | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Marigold, Sweet alyssum, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Stevia, Marjoram, Strawflower | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Peas, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Chamomile, Calendula, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Sweet pea, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Pansy / viola, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | — |
| Zone 4a | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Marigold, Sweet alyssum, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Stevia, Marjoram, Strawflower | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Peas, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Chamomile, Calendula, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Sweet pea, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Pansy / viola, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | — |
| Zone 4b | Tomato, Eggplant, Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Marigold, Cherry tomato, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Stevia, Strawflower | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Peas, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Snap peas, Artichoke, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Mint, Chamomile, Calendula, Sweet alyssum, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Sweet pea, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Black-eyed Susan, Pansy / viola, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | Asparagus |
| Zone 5a | Tomato, Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Marigold, Cherry tomato, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Strawflower | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Mint, Chamomile, Calendula, Sweet alyssum, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Black-eyed Susan, Pansy / viola, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | Radish, Asparagus |
| Zone 5b | Tomato, Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Marigold, Cherry tomato, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Strawflower | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Radish, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Borage, Calendula, Sweet alyssum, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Pansy / viola, Hosta, Daylily, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | Radish, Asparagus |
| Zone 6a | Sweet potato, Basil, Cannabis regular, Marigold, Malabar spinach, Cucamelon, Thai basil, Strawflower | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Cilantro, Parsley, Arugula, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Turnip, Celery, Shallots, Scallions, Artichoke, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horseradish, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Calendula, Sweet alyssum, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Celeriac, Sorrel, Sunchoke, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, Elderberry, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Snapdragon, Bachelor's button, Phacelia, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed, Petunia, Pansy / viola, Salvia, Hosta, Daylily, Peony, Rose, Crimson clover, Oats, White clover | Spinach, Radish, Asparagus, Rhubarb |
| Zone 6b | Sweet potato, Cannabis regular | Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Bok choy, Brussels sprouts, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Edamame, Tomatillo, Horseradish, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Calendula, Cosmos, Sweet alyssum, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Celeriac, Sunchoke, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, Elderberry, Fig, Apple tree, Pear tree, Peach tree, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Plum tree, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives, Snapdragon, Phacelia, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed, Petunia, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Salvia, Coleus, Hosta, Daylily, Peony, Rose, Buckwheat, White clover | Spinach, Radish, Arugula, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Mâche |
| Zone 7a | Cannabis regular | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Swiss chard, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Leeks, Parsnip, Rutabaga, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Calendula, Cosmos, Sweet alyssum, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Celeriac, Sunchoke, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Fig, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives, Snapdragon, Phacelia, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed, Petunia, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Salvia, Vinca, Coleus, Hosta, Daylily, Peony, Rose, Buckwheat | Spinach, Radish, Arugula, Mustard greens, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Mâche, Mizuna |
| Zone 7b | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Celery, Artichoke, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sweet alyssum, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Fig, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed, Petunia, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Salvia, Vinca, Coleus, Hosta, Daylily, Buckwheat | Lettuce, Spinach, Radish, Peas, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Broccoli raab |
| Zone 8a | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Celery, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Lemon balm, Fennel, Tarragon, Lavender, Borage, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Celeriac, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Fig, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Marjoram, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Coneflower, Milkweed, Petunia, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Salvia, Vinca, Coleus, Hosta, Daylily, Buckwheat | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Peas, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Chervil |
| Zone 8b | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Winter squash, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Green beans, Dry beans, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Basil, Cannabis auto, Cannabis regular, Dill, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Edamame, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Honeydew, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zinnia, Cosmos, Sunflower, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Peanuts, Popcorn, Cucamelon, Meyer lemon, Thai basil, Lemongrass, Stevia, Summer savory, Strawflower, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Impatiens, Geranium, Begonia, Vinca, Coleus, Buckwheat | Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Chives, Mint, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Sorrel, Chervil |
| Zone 9a | — | Eggplant, Okra, Sweet potato, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Southern peas, Honeydew, Meyer lemon, Vinca | Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Peas, Swiss chard, Basil, Cilantro, Arugula, Bok choy, Collard greens, Kohlrabi, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Rosemary, Mint, Chamomile, Mâche, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Daikon radish, Broccoli raab, Fava beans, Sorrel, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 9b | — | — | Zucchini / Summer squash, Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Onion, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Mustard greens, Turnip, Scallions, Snap peas, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Chamomile, Borage, Mizuna, Tatsoi, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Cherry tree, Catnip, Chervil |
| Zone 10a | — | — | Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Green beans, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot, Beet, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Basil, Parsley, Dill, Collard greens, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Honeyberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Napa cabbage, Daikon radish, Fava beans, Sorrel, Amaranth, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Cherry tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Chervil, Lovage, Garlic chives |
| Zone 10b | — | — | Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini / Summer squash, Sweet corn, Green beans, Okra, Kale, Carrot, Swiss chard, Potato, Onion, Onion, Basil, Cannabis auto, Parsley, Dill, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Leeks, Rutabaga, Shallots, Scallions, Pole beans, Lima beans, Southern peas, Tomatillo, Ground cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon balm, Fennel, Chamomile, Tarragon, Borage, Cherry tomato, Hot pepper, Endive / escarole, Radicchio, Sorrel, Malabar spinach, Amaranth, Cucamelon, Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Apricot tree, Thai basil, Summer savory, Marjoram, Catnip, Lovage, Garlic chives |
These follow each zone's average frost dates, and include fall crops. Crops planted in fall for next year (garlic, spring bulbs) show under planting.
Tips for April
- Cover young squash until they flower. Row cover over young squash and cucumbers keeps out squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and vine borers. Take it off when the first female flowers open, so bees can pollinate them.
- Cover plants on frosty nights. Throw row cover or an old sheet over tender plants in the evening, all the way to the ground, and take it off in the morning. Plastic touching the leaves doesn't help.
- Warm the soil for melons and peppers. Lay black plastic over the bed a week or two before planting, and cut holes to plant through. It warms the soil several degrees, so heat lovers like melons, peppers, and squash get off to a faster start.
- Plant tomatoes deep. Tomatoes grow roots all along a buried stem. Pinch off the lower leaves and bury the stem up to the top few sets of leaves. A deeper root system means a sturdier plant that needs less water.
For a garden in the middle of the country (around zone 6). Colder places run a few weeks behind, warmer ones ahead.