What to plant in April. Now that spring is officially here we are all thinking about our gardens. If you’re not sure if it is time to start, I have a list of the vegetables, fruits and herbs you can plant in April by zones (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10).
Not sure what to plant in April? I have a list of different seeds to start (indoors and outside) for your spring and summer gardens. I can hardly wait for the harvest this year.
Everything to Plant in April by Zone
I have planting seeds guides for March, April, May, June, July and August. Check out my Month to Month Planting Guide.
This list is divided them into zones to help more of you get started for you specific area; because there is a HUGE difference in zone 3 to zone 10 when it comes to what you can plant in April.
If you are not sure what planting zone you are in you can click here and put your zip code in to check. I’m in zone 10a where we have long hot summers!
Where to Buy Seeds for My Garden
Check out my article on Where to Buy Organic Heirloom Seeds for your vegetable garden.
Spring Gardening Guides
- Learn about Back to Eden Gardening
- Check out Getting Your Homestead Spring Ready and
- How to Have the Best Spring Garden Ever!
- What You Need to Know About Companion Planting and Crop Rotation for a happy and healthy garden.
Planting in April Guides – Vegetables & Fruits
- EASY to Grow Vegetables for New Gardeners (fast growing too)
- 25 Purple Fruits and Veggies to Add to Your Garden
- How to Grow Scallions
- Growing Strawberries at Home
- How to Grow Lettuce in Your Backyard
- Growing Tomatoes at Home
- How to Grow Corn
- How to Grow Potatoes Anywhere! and Curing & Long Term Potato Storage
- How to Grow Sweet Potatoes
- Growing Cantaloupe
- Growing Summer Squash
- Growing Giant Sunflowers
April Planting Guides – Herbs
- Grow Your Own Tea Garden
- Medicinal Garden What to Plant
- The 10 Easiest Herbs to Grow in a Pot
- Everything about Growing Basil
- What You Need to Know About Rosemary
- How to Grow Chamomile in Your Garden
- Everything You Need to Know About Growing Mint
- Growing & Using St. John’s Wort
- Growing Borage For Home Health and Garden
For each zone below I have listed the seeds that will also do best for that particular zone. Some varieties will do better in Zone 3 than 6 so be sure to check out that link under your zone.
Happy Planting!
What to Plant in April – Zones 3 & 4
In this far northern zone you may want to start some seeds indoors or work on readying your garden, if you still expect frost. Most of these seeds should be sown after April 15th outside.
Check out Seeds Now for Zone 3 and Zone 4 Organic, Non-Gmo Seeds
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots – How to Preserve Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions (seeds, transplants and sets)
- Parsley
- Peas
- Potatoes – Storing your potato harvest long term
- Radishes
What to Plant in April – Zone 5 & 6
Check out Seeds Now for Zone 5 and Zone 6 Organic, Non-Gmo Seeds
- Asparagus (up to the 25th)
- Basil
- Bush Beans (after April 24th)
- Beets
- Broccoli (early April)
- Cabbage
- Carrots (early April) – How to Preserve Carrots
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Potatoes – Storing your potato harvest long term
- Spinach
What to Plant in April – Zone 7 & 8
Check out Seeds Now for Zone 7 and Zone 8 Organic, Non-Gmo Seeds
- Bush Beans
- Poles Beans
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Peas
- Peppers
- Okra
- Almost all warm season herbs
- Squash (bush and winter) – Growing Summer Squash
- Sweet Potatoes (zone 8) – Tips for Growing Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Watermelons – How to Harvest Watermelon
What to Plant in April – Zone 9 & 10
Check out Seeds Now for Zone 9 and Zone 10 Organic, Non-Gmo Seeds
- Bush Beans
- Pole Beans
- Cantaloupes
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Some varieties of Peas
- Peppers
- Pumpkins
- Summer Squash – Growing Summer Squash
- Some varieties of Tomatoes (better as transplants in April)
- Sweet Potatoes – Tips for Growing Sweet Potatoes
- Watermelons – How to Harvest Watermelon
Plant in April – Other Considerations
- If you haven’t already, start a compost bin or pile.
- Be sure to see my article on Soil Amendments.
- Don’t forget to add mulch to your garden to help retain moisture in the upcoming warmer months.
- Be sure to keep good records of what you’re planting and where you’re planting it. Don’t rely on outdoor markers.
- Waiting for the last spring frost? You can start planting indoors and have transplants ready in now time.
See: How to Use Seeds and Transplants in the Vegetable Garden
More on Gardening in April and Beyond
- Tips for New Gardeners
- Vegetables that Grow Great in Pots
- The Best DIY Soil Mix
- Wood Ash – should we use it as a soil amendment?
- Flowers to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden
