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Zone 5A — April

What to Plant in April in Zone 5A

April in Zone 5A: 406 crops to start indoors, 161 to plant or direct sow outside, and 2 entering harvest window. Last frost averages May 7. Reference city: Des Moines, IA.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
406 Start Indoors
161 Plant Outside
2 Harvest
Frost window: Active

This is when frost can still happen in Zone 5A. The last spring frost typically lands on May 7, with a 10% chance of frost as late as May 21. Plan transplants with this window in mind.

See full Zone 5A frost outlook →

Start Indoors in April

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jul 2 – Jul 12
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Berry Blue honeyberry shrubs berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Black Salsify root vegetable Apr 2 Apr 9 Perennial — see plant page
Blue Flax Flowers flower Apr 16 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Bouquet Dill herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Caraway herb Apr 9 Apr 16 Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks allium Apr 2 Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 22
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Apr 2 Apr 16 Jun 30
Chervil herb Apr 9 Apr 16 May 21 – May 31
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Common Milkweed Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Concord grape vines berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root vegetable Apr 2 Apr 9 Perennial — see plant page
Dandelion herb Apr 9 Apr 16 Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Aug 1 – Aug 11
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Dukat Dill herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Apr 2 Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Apr 2 Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Evergreen Parsley herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jul 2 – Jul 17
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Fenugreek herb Apr 16 Apr 23 May 28 – Jun 12
Foxglove Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
French Red Shallots allium Apr 2 Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Apr 9 Apr 16 Jul 25 – Aug 14
Giant Musselburgh Leeks allium Apr 2 Apr 23 Aug 1 – Aug 6
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jul 22
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Green Arrow Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 25
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 20
Holland Red Shallots allium Apr 2 Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Honeycrisp apple trees berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Invicta gooseberry shrubs berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Issai hardy kiwi vines berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Little Marvel Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 15 – Jun 18
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Mammoth Dill herb Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 7 – Jun 27
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 23 – Jun 29
Mary Washington Asparagus vegetable Apr 16 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Michihili Cabbage brassica Apr 2 Apr 16 Jun 25
Millennium Asparagus vegetable Apr 16 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
New England Aster Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
OG American Flag Leeks allium Apr 2 Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 25 – Jun 29
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 15 – Jun 23
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 13 – Jun 17
Purple Passion Asparagus vegetable Apr 16 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 7 – Jul 2
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 27
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Apr 2 Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 5
Red Lake currant shrubs berry Apr 23 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Salad Burnet herb Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jul 22 – Jul 27
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers flower Apr 23 Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 7 – Jun 11
Victoria Rhubarb vegetable Apr 2 Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 20
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Apr 9 Apr 23 Jun 27
Wando Pea legume Apr 9 Apr 16 Jun 18 – Jun 23
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Apr 16 Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 22
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
African Flake Daisy Flowers flower Apr 23 May 7 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 8
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry berry Apr 2 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 21
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Aug 3 – Aug 14
Anaheim Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 6 – Aug 14
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Angelica herb Apr 9 May 7 Jul 26 – Aug 5
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30
Arroyo Lupine Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 31 – Aug 20
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 21 – Jul 26
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 6 – Aug 5
Baby's Breath Flowers flower Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Banana Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 27 – Aug 6
Barletta, Pearly White Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Jul 21 – Jul 26
Basil Herb Mix herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 13 – Aug 2
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Aug 6 – Aug 9
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 7
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 24
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 29 – Sep 8
Black Beauty Zucchini squash Apr 20 May 18 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 24 – Aug 4
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25
Blazing Star Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Broccolini brassica Apr 30 May 21 Jul 10 – Jul 30
Brussels Sprouts brassica Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14 – Sep 8
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 1
Butternut Squash squash Apr 23 May 21 Aug 29 – Sep 18
California Bluebell flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 11
California Wonder Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Aug 8 – Aug 11
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Cantaloupe melon Apr 23 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Apr 16 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 24 – Sep 18
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Carmen Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 27 – Aug 16
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Apr 9 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Casper Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30
Catmint herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 24
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 19
Champion Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Apr 9 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 9
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers flower Apr 30 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 12
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Sep 3
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9
Cinnamon Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Aug 2
Classic Tomatillos vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Aug 2 – Aug 7
Common Sage herb Apr 16 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Apr 16 May 7 Jul 6 – Jul 21
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Apr 23 May 14 Aug 2 – Aug 12
Creole Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions root vegetable Apr 16 May 7 Jul 6
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 6
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 29 – Aug 6
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Apr 30 May 28 Jan 23, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25 – Jul 30
Curly Parsley herb Apr 2 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 26
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 6
Dark Opal Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Aug 4
Datil peppers pepper Apr 9 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 8
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 8
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 4 – Jun 8
Egg Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
English Lavender herb Apr 16 May 21 Perennial — see plant page
English Thyme herb Apr 9 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers flower Apr 9 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Evergreen Bunching Onions root vegetable Apr 16 May 7 Sep 4
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 9 – Sep 18
Fish Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 22
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Apr 2 May 7 Jul 16 – Aug 5
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Fresno Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Aug 5
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Aug 4
Genovese Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 30
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers flower Apr 9 May 7 Jul 26 – Aug 10
Ginger root vegetable Apr 30 May 28 Jan 23, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 15 – Jul 18
Globe Gilia Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 6 – Jul 26
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 16
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 4
Golden Celery vegetable Apr 9 May 14 Aug 7 – Aug 17
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 6
Golden Globe Turnips root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 21 – Jun 26
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 9
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Grano Red Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Sep 4
Grano White Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Sep 4
Greek Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Jul 28
Green Cabbage brassica Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Aug 29
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Apr 16 May 21 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 7
Green shiso leaves herb Apr 23 May 14 Jul 13 – Jul 23
Gypsy Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 27 – Aug 1
Habanero Pepper pepper Apr 16 May 28 Aug 26 – Sep 25
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 6
Harris Model Parsnips root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Aug 5
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Highbush Blueberries berry Apr 23 May 21 Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 8
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 14
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20
Horehound Herb herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Imperial Star Artichoke vegetable Apr 2 May 7 Aug 5 – Aug 15
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Sep 4 – Sep 27 (before frost)
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 19
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 16 May 14 Jul 23 – Aug 2
Italian Large Leaf Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 13 – Jul 28
Italian Oregano herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 1
Jewel Strawberries berry Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Aug 16 – Aug 26
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 19 – Jul 21
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Apr 16 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 7
King Arthur Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 29 – Aug 4
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16
Lacy Phacelia Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 21
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Sep 3
Lemon Mint Herb herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass herb Apr 16 May 21 Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Aug 2
Licorice Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Aug 2
Lime Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Jul 28
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Jul 30
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Jul 15 – Jul 20
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4
Lovage Herb herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 11 – Jul 31
Luffa gourds vegetable Apr 30 May 21 Aug 29 – Sep 18
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 21 – Jul 26
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 22 – Jul 27
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 15 – Jul 25
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Mariachi Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 26 – Aug 4
Marion Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Apr 23 May 21 Jul 18 – Jul 28
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 16 May 14 Jul 8 – Jul 18
Maximillian Sunflowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Jul 30
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 24
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Apr 16 May 14 Jul 13 – Jul 23
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 28 – Jul 30
Mugwort herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Napoletano Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4
Nodding Catchfly Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 6 – Aug 5
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Sep 3
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 16
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 18 – Jul 30
Orion Florence Fennel vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Aug 2 – Aug 12
Ox-Eye Daisy Flowers flower Apr 9 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Padron Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 27 – Aug 1
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 1
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25 – Jul 30
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Apr 16 May 14 Jul 23 – Aug 7
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Aug 19
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 19
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Jul 23 – Aug 2
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 24
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 13
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Pistou Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Aug 5 – Aug 25
Plains Coreopsis flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 6 – Jul 16
Poblano Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Apr 23 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 7
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Purple Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 14
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Purple Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 19
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 4 – Jun 6
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Aug 29
Purple Tomatillos vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 7
Queen Anne's Lace Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 31 – Aug 15
Red Burgundy Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Red Cabbage brassica Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Sep 8
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Sep 3
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 15
Red Rubin Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Aug 1
Red Velvet Leaf Basil herb Apr 30 May 14 Jul 18 – Aug 2
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Roman Chamomile herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Romanesco brassica Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 29
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Oct 11 – Nov 10
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Rue herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Russell Mix Lupine Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Russian Tarragon herb Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 15 – Jul 20
San Andreas Strawberries berry Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Scarlet Sage Flowers flower Apr 23 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Shasta Daisy Flowers flower Apr 2 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Shishito Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 28 Jul 27 – Aug 1
Showy Pink Ladies Evening Primrose Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Apr 23 May 14 Jul 23 – Aug 2
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Apr 30 May 7 Jun 4 – Jun 16
Snow Crown Cauliflower brassica Apr 30 May 21 Jul 10 – Jul 20
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Soapwort flower Apr 23 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16 – Jul 21
Southport Red Globe Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Sep 4
Southport White Globe Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Sep 4
Spanish Sweet White Onions root vegetable Apr 9 May 7 Aug 25 – Sep 4
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Apr 16 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 16
Spicy Globe Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Sep 4 – Sep 27 (before frost)
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 17 – Jul 25
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 25
Sweet Marjoram herb Apr 16 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 12
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 25
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 25 – Aug 4
Sweet Woodruff herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 16
Tansy herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Tendercrisp Celery vegetable Apr 9 May 14 Aug 7 – Aug 22
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 16
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Sep 18 – Sep 27 (before frost)
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 21 – Aug 10
Thai Basil herb Apr 23 May 21 Jul 20 – Jul 25
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Apr 16 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 9
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 15 – Jul 30
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 5 – Jul 15
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Apr 9 May 21 Aug 9 – Sep 18
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Apr 16 May 14 Perennial — see plant page
True Watercress vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Apr 23 May 21 Jul 25 – Jul 30
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Apr 23 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 19
Upland Cress vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Verde Tomatillos vegetable Apr 23 May 14 Jul 28 – Aug 7
Vietnamese Coriander herb Apr 30 May 7 Jun 16 – Jul 6
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 9 – Aug 19
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 19
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jun 26 – Jul 6
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 4
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 6
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Apr 30 May 7 Jun 6 – Jun 16
White Lisbon Bunching Onions root vegetable Apr 16 May 7 Jul 11
Wormwood herb Apr 16 May 7 Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 4 – Aug 14
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Aug 14 – Aug 19
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Apr 30 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Aug 19 – Sep 18
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Apr 30 May 7 Jul 1 – Jul 16
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Apr 23 May 21 Jul 30 – Aug 9

Plant Outside in April

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jul 2 – Jul 12
All Year Round lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 10 – Jun 19
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
America lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 20 – Jun 1
Astro Arugula lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Apr 28 – May 17
Berry Blue honeyberry shrubs berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Black Salsify root vegetable Transplant Apr 9 Perennial — see plant page
Black Seeded Simpson lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 23
Blonde de Paris lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 29
Blue Curled Scotch lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Blue Flax Flowers flower Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Bok Choy lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 6
Bouquet Dill herb Transplant Apr 23 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Broadleaf Classic lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Broadleaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Perennial — see plant page
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Burgundy Boston lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 1
Buttercrunch lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 23 – Jun 1
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 11
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Canary Yellow lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Caraway herb Transplant Apr 16 Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks allium Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 22
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 30
Chervil herb Transplant Apr 16 May 21 – May 31
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Direct Sow Apr 7 May 7 – May 27
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Common Milkweed Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Concord grape vines berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root vegetable Transplant Apr 9 Perennial — see plant page
Crisphead lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 14 – Jun 21
Curly Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Dandelion herb Transplant Apr 16 Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Aug 1 – Aug 11
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Transplant Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Dark Green Romaine lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Dukat Dill herb Transplant Apr 23 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Transplant Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Endive / Escarole lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 11
Evergreen Parsley herb Transplant Apr 23 Jul 2 – Jul 17
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Fenugreek herb Transplant Apr 23 May 28 – Jun 12
Florida Broadleaf lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
Fordhook Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 1
Foxglove Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
French Red Shallots allium Transplant Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Full Heart Batavian lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jul 1 – Jul 6
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 26
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Transplant Apr 16 Jul 25 – Aug 14
Giant Musselburgh Leeks allium Transplant Apr 23 Aug 1 – Aug 6
Giant Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Green Arrow Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 20 – Jun 25
Green Ice lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22
Green Wave lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 20
Holland Red Shallots allium Transplant Apr 9 Jul 8 – Aug 7
Honeycrisp apple trees berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Hot Pink lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Iceberg lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 14 – Jun 21
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Invicta gooseberry shrubs berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Issai hardy kiwi vines berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Kagraner Sommer lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 4
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Lacinato Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 11
Large Leaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Perennial — see plant page
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 1
Little Gem lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 2
Little Marvel Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 15 – Jun 18
Lollo Bionda lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Lollo Rossa lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 30 – Jun 2
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Magenta Sunset lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Mammoth Dill herb Transplant Apr 23 Jun 7 – Jun 27
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 23 – Jun 29
Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 6
Mary Washington Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Matador Viking lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 25
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Mesclun Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Apr 28 – May 7
Michihili Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 25
Millennium Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Mizuna lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
Monstrueux de Viroflay lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 27
Morris Heading lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 21 – Jun 26
Mustard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 12 – May 27
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 30
Napa Cabbage brassica Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 16 – Jul 6
New England Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Noble Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 23 – May 27
OG American Flag Leeks allium Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Old Fashion lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 27
Orange lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 1
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 25 – Jun 29
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 15 – Jun 23
Premier lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 13 – Jun 17
Purple Passion Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Radicchio lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jul 1
Rainbow Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 23 Jun 7 – Jul 2
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 30 – Jul 5
Red Lake currant shrubs berry Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – Jun 1
Red Romaine lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Red Russian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Red Vein Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Perennial — see plant page
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 16
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 11 – Jun 21
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Ruby Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Salad Bowl Green lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 26 – May 27
Salad Burnet herb Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jul 22 – Jul 27
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Transplant Apr 23 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Transplant Apr 23 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Siberian Dwarf lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 1
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 30 Perennial — see plant page
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 7 – Jun 11
Summer Bibb lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 6
Tango lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 9 – May 17
Tatsoi lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 2 – May 22
Tendergreen lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
Tom Thumb lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 16
Tuscany Black lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 21
Vates Collard lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jun 6 – Jun 21
Vates Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 27 – Jun 1
Verona Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jul 1 – Jul 8
Victoria Rhubarb vegetable Transplant Apr 23 Perennial — see plant page
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 16 Jun 20
Viola and pansy edible flowers flower Transplant Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 23 Jun 27
Wando Pea legume Transplant Apr 16 Jun 18 – Jun 23
White Boston lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 17 – May 27
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 27
Winter Density lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 31 – Jun 6
Winter Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 May 22 – May 27
Witloof White lettuce Direct Sow Apr 7 Jul 22 – Aug 14
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 23 Jun 22 – Jul 22

Harvest in April

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Astro Arugula lettuce Apr 7 Apr 28 – May 17
Mesclun Mix lettuce Apr 7 Apr 28 – May 7

Key Tasks for April in Zone 5A

  1. 1 Start 406 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
  4. 4 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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