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Zone 6A — April

What to Plant in April in Zone 6A

April in Zone 6A: 486 crops to start indoors, 318 to plant or direct sow outside, and 3 entering harvest window. Last frost averages April 29. Reference city: Columbus, OH.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
486 Start Indoors
318 Plant Outside
3 Harvest
Frost window: Active

This is when frost can still happen in Zone 6A. The last spring frost typically lands on April 29, with a 10% chance of frost as late as May 15. Plan transplants with this window in mind.

See full Zone 6A frost outlook →

Start Indoors in April

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

Plant Outside in April

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
African Flake Daisy Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 28 – Aug 7
Alaska Early Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 24 – Jul 4
All Year Round lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 5 – Jun 14
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 13
America lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 15 – May 27
Angelica herb Transplant Apr 29 Jul 18 – Jul 28
Anise hyssop leaves and flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Arroyo Lupine Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 23 – Aug 12
Astro Arugula lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Apr 23 – May 12
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 28
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 13 – Jul 18
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 28
Baby's Breath Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Bachelor's button edible flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 18
Barletta, Pearly White Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 13 – Jul 18
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 24 – May 29
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 24 – May 29
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 24 – May 29
Bee Balm flower Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Berry Blue honeyberry shrubs berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jul 13 – Jul 28
Black Salsify root vegetable Transplant Apr 1 Perennial — see plant page
Black Seeded Simpson lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 18
Black-Eyed Susan flower Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Blazing Star Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Blonde de Paris lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 24
Blue Curled Scotch lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 1
Blue Flax Flowers flower Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Bok Choy lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – Jun 1
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
Borage flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 13
Bouquet Dill herb Transplant Apr 15 Jun 4 – Jun 19
Brilliant Celeriac root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 17 – Aug 27
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Broadleaf Classic lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Broadleaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Perennial — see plant page
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jul 4 – Jul 14
Buckwheat cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 May 29 – Jun 13
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 23
Burgundy Boston lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – May 27
Buttercrunch lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 18 – May 27
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 6
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Calendula flower Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
California Bluebell flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 3
Calypso Cilantro herb Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 23
Canary Yellow lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Caraway herb Transplant Apr 8 Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks allium Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14 – Aug 3
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 12 – Jun 14
Catmint herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Champion Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 24 – May 29
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 22
Chervil herb Transplant Apr 8 May 13 – May 23
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Direct Sow Apr 2 May 2 – May 22
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19 – Jul 9
Chives herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Clemson Spineless Okra vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 2
Common Milkweed Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
Concord grape vines berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Cosmos flower Plant Out Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 28
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 13
Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root vegetable Transplant Apr 1 Perennial — see plant page
Crimson Clover cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 28
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28
Crimson Sweet Watermelon melon Plant Out Apr 29 Jul 18 – Jul 28
Crisphead lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 9 – Jun 16
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jun 28
Curly Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 6
Curly Parsley herb Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 18
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28
Dandelion herb Transplant Apr 8 Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jul 24 – Aug 3
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Transplant Apr 15 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Dark Green Romaine lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Dill herb Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 8 – Jun 23
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14 – Jul 24
Dukat Dill herb Transplant Apr 15 May 25 – Jun 4
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Transplant Apr 1 Jun 30 – Jul 30
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 27 – May 31
Echinacea flower Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
Endive / Escarole lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – Jun 6
English Lavender (companion planting) flower Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
English Thyme herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Evergreen Bunching Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27
Evergreen Parsley herb Transplant Apr 15 Jun 24 – Jul 9
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Jun 6 – Jun 21
Fenugreek herb Transplant Apr 15 May 20 – Jun 4
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 28
Florida Broadleaf lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
Fordhook Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 27
Foxglove Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
French Marigold flower Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
French Red Shallots allium Transplant Apr 1 Jun 30 – Jul 30
French Tarragon herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Full Heart Batavian lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 26 – Jul 1
Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 28
Garlic Chives herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 21
German Chamomile herb Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 3
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Transplant Apr 8 Jul 17 – Aug 6
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 18 – Aug 2
Giant Musselburgh Leeks allium Transplant Apr 15 Jul 24 – Jul 29
Giant Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17
Globe Gilia Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 18
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jun 28
Golden Globe Turnips root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 13 – Jun 18
Grano Red Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27
Grano White Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27
Green Arrow Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Green Ice lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17
Green Onion vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Green Wave lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 29
Hairy vetch cover crop stands cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 28
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14 – Aug 3
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 8 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Harris Model Parsnips root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 28
Herb Fennel herb Direct Sow Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
Holland Red Shallots allium Transplant Apr 1 Jun 30 – Jul 30
Honeycrisp apple trees berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Horehound Herb herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Horseradish vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Hot Pink lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Iceberg lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 9 – Jun 16
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19 – Jun 24
Imperial Star Artichoke vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 28 – Aug 7
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27 – Oct 8 (before frost)
Invicta gooseberry shrubs berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Issai hardy kiwi vines berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Italian Oregano herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jul 3
Jersey Knight Asparagus vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Jewel Strawberries berry Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Kagraner Sommer lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – May 30
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8
Lacinato Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 6
Lacy Phacelia Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 13
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Large Leaf Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Perennial — see plant page
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 27
Leek vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Aug 7 – Sep 6
Lemon Balm herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Cucumber cucumber Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 8
Lemon Mint Herb herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23
Little Gem lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – May 28
Little Marvel Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 7 – Jun 10
Lollo Bionda lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Lollo Rossa lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 25 – May 28
Lovage Herb herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 3 – Jul 23
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 13 – Jul 18
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
Magenta Sunset lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 1
Mammoth Dill herb Transplant Apr 15 May 30 – Jun 19
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 15 – Jun 21
Mammoth Sunflower flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Jul 3 – Jul 18
Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – Jun 1
Mary Washington Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Matador Viking lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 20
Maximillian Sunflowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 15 Jun 14 – Jun 29
Mesclun Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Apr 23 – May 2
Michihili Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 17
Millennium Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Mizuna lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
Monstrueux de Viroflay lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 22
Morris Heading lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 16 – Jun 21
Mugwort herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Mustard Greens lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 7 – May 22
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 25
Napa Cabbage brassica Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 11 – Jul 1
Nasturtium flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jul 3
National Pickling Cucumber cucumber Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 26
New England Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Noble Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 18 – May 22
Nodding Catchfly Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 28
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
OG American Flag Leeks allium Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14 – Jul 24
Old Fashion lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 22
Orange lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 27
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 17 – Jun 21
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 7 – Jun 15
Ox-Eye Daisy Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 23
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
Peppermint herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 13 – Jun 28
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 28 – Aug 17
Plains Coreopsis flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 8
Popcorn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 29 Jul 23 – Aug 27
Premier lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 5 – Jun 9
Purple Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 11
Purple Passion Asparagus vegetable Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 27 – May 29
Pápalo leaves herb Direct Sow Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 18
Queen Anne's Lace Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 23 – Aug 7
Radicchio lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 26
Rainbow Mix lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 15 May 30 – Jun 24
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Red Burgundy Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 17 – Aug 27
Red Lake currant shrubs berry Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 27
Red Romaine lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 11
Red Russian Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Red Vein Sorrel lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Perennial — see plant page
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 11
Rhubarb vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 6 – Jun 16
Roman Chamomile herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Jun 6 – Jun 21
Ruby Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 1
Rue herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Russell Mix Lupine Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Russian Tarragon herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Salad Bowl Green lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 21 – May 22
Salad Burnet herb Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
San Andreas Strawberries berry Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jul 14 – Jul 19
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Transplant Apr 15 Jun 9 – Jun 24
Shallot vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jul 28 – Aug 27
Shasta Daisy Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Showy Pink Ladies Evening Primrose Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Transplant Apr 15 May 25 – Jun 9
Siberian Dwarf lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – May 27
Signet marigold edible flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 3
Silver Queen Sweet Corn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 29 Jul 28 – Jul 30
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Transplant Apr 29 May 27 – Jun 8
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 22 Perennial — see plant page
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8 – Jul 13
Southport Red Globe Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27
Southport White Globe Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27
Spanish Sweet White Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Aug 17 – Aug 27
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 24 – May 29
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Spearmint herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8
Stevia herb Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 May 30 – Jun 3
Summer Bibb lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 27 – Jun 1
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Aug 27 – Oct 8 (before frost)
Sweet Alyssum flower Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 8 – Jun 23
Sweet Woodruff herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Swiss Chard lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 1
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Tall Utah 52-70 Celery vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Aug 7 – Sep 6
Tango lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 4 – May 12
Tansy herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Tatsoi lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Apr 27 – May 17
Tendergreen lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 8
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jul 13 – Aug 2
Tom Thumb lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – Jun 11
Tomatillo vegetable Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 23
True Watercress vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Tuscany Black lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 16
Upland Cress vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Vates Collard lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 1 – Jun 16
Vates Kale lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 22 – May 27
Verona Red lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jun 26 – Jul 3
Victoria Rhubarb vegetable Transplant Apr 15 Perennial — see plant page
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Transplant Apr 8 Jun 12
Vietnamese Coriander herb Transplant Apr 29 Jun 8 – Jun 28
Viola and pansy edible flowers flower Transplant Apr 15 Jun 14 – Jun 24
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 15 Jun 19
Wando Pea legume Transplant Apr 8 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 18 – Jun 28
White Boston lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 12 – May 22
White clover living mulch cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jun 28
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 May 29 – Jun 8
White Lisbon Bunching Onions root vegetable Transplant Apr 29 Jul 3
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 22
Winter Density lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 26 – Jun 1
Winter Giant lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 May 17 – May 22
Winter rye cover crop stands cover crop Direct Sow Apr 29 Oct 26 – Dec 5
Witloof White lettuce Direct Sow Apr 2 Jul 17 – Aug 9
Wormwood herb Transplant Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Yarrow flower Plant Out Apr 29 Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Transplant Apr 29 Jun 23 – Jul 8
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 15 Jun 14 – Jul 14
Zinnia flower Plant Out Apr 29 Jun 28 – Jul 28

Harvest in April

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Astro Arugula lettuce Apr 2 Apr 23 – May 12
Mesclun Mix lettuce Apr 2 Apr 23 – May 2
Tatsoi lettuce Apr 2 Apr 27 – May 17

Key Tasks for April in Zone 6A

  1. 1 Start 486 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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