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Zone 8A — April

What to Plant in April in Zone 8A

April in Zone 8A: 0 crops to start indoors, 484 to plant or direct sow outside, and 85 entering harvest window. Last frost averages March 30. Reference city: Dallas, TX.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
0 Start Indoors
484 Plant Outside
85 Harvest
Frost window: Active

This is when frost can still happen in Zone 8A. The last spring frost typically lands on March 30, with a 10% chance of frost as late as April 15. Plan transplants with this window in mind.

See full Zone 8A frost outlook

Start Indoors in April

Nothing to start seeds indoors in April for Zone 8A.
Next window: December — 4 varieties, including Green Onion, King Richard Leek, Leek.

Plant Outside in April

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Adirondack Blue Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 2
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Alaska Early Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 2
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry berry Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jul 15
All Sweet Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 17
Amarillo Oro Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20
American Purple Top Rutabaga root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 26 – Jul 7
Anaheim Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 29 – Jul 7
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Anise herb Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 4
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22
Armenian Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Ashley Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 25
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 25
Baby Blue Hubbard Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 10
Baby Cakes Blackberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Banana Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12
Banana Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jul 1
Basil Herb Mix herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 25
Bay Laurel herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Beauregard Sweet Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 20
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 2
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 1 – May 6
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 6 – May 16
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Beit Alpha Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 10
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 29 – Jul 2
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 30
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Big Max Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 17
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Bitter melons vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Black Beauty Zucchini squash Transplant Apr 10 May 25 – Jun 4
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 16 – Jun 27
Black Diamond Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17
Black Salsify root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Black-Eyed Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Blue Lake Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 3
Blue Lake Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 11 – Jun 20
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Borlotti Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Boston Pickling Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25
Broccolini brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Brussels Sprouts brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Aug 1
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 10
Bush Pickle Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 29
Cal Sweet Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 12
Calendula flower Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
California Wonder Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jul 1 – Jul 4
Calypso Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jul 5
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Carmen Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jul 9
Carolina Cross Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 22
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Caserta Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10
Casper Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27
Cayenne Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Champion Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 1 – May 6
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15
Chayote squash vegetable Plant Out Apr 13 Aug 11 – Sep 10
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 7
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jul 5
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 1
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Chinese Snake Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20
Chioggia Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 5
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Christmas Lima Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 29 – Jul 5
Cinderella Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 30
Cinnamon Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 25
Clasping Coneflower flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
Classic Cumin herb Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 4
Classic Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jun 30
Clemson Spineless Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 16
Cocozelle Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 3
Common Sage herb Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Congo Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 17
Contender Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 31
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Cosmic Purple Carrot root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 3 – Jun 20
Cosmos flower Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
County Fair Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 28
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Creole Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 30
Crimson Sweet Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Crosne tubers root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Cuban Oregano herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 21 – Jun 29
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Transplant Apr 20 Dec 16, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Danvers Carrot root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Dark Green Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26
Dark Opal Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Datil peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Delica Kabocha Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 17 – Aug 1
Delicata Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Detroit Dark Red Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Diva Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 3
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Dragon Tongue Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Direct Sow Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 4 – Jun 14
Early White Bush Scallop Pattypan Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 May 30 – Jun 7
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 4 – May 8
Edamame legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 10
Egg Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Eight Ball Zucchini squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 31
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Direct Sow Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 10
English Lavender herb Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Epazote herb Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Evening Sun Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Everbearing Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Fava Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 15
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Aug 11
Fish Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 14
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Florida Giant Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Fortex Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Apr 27
French Fingerling Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 8
French Marigold flower Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Fresno Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Genovese Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 17
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7
Ginger root vegetable Transplant Apr 20 Dec 16, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 10
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27
Gold Rush Zucchini squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 26
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Golden Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10
Golden Celery vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Golden Globe Turnips root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 26
Golden Hubbard Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Golden Wax Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Goldrush Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 26 – Aug 4
Greek Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Greek Oregano herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Green Arrow Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 15
Green Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 22
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Green Fingers Persian Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Green Flesh Honeydew Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 22
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 30
Green Hubbard Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 25
Green Marrow Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30
Green Purslane vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 11 – May 26
Green shiso leaves herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Green Striped Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 20
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jun 30
Gypsy Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 24
H-19 Little Leaf Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Habanero Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jul 19 – Aug 18
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 6
Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe melon Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Harris Model Parsnips root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 30 – Aug 4
Harvester Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Heart of Gold Cantaloupe Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 22
Heirloom Red Kuri Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 15
Henderson Bush Lima Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 6 – Jun 15
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 20
Highbush Blueberries berry Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Homemade Pickles Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12
Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 22
Honeydew Melon melon Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 6
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Improved Meyer Lemon berry Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Italian Large Leaf Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 20
Jack Be Little Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 10
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Jacob's Cattle beans legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 28 – Jul 5
Jade Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Jerusalem artichoke tubers root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Aug 24 – Sep 13
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jul 9 – Jul 19
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Jubilee Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 17
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 11 – Jun 13
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Kennebec Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 25 – Aug 19
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10
King Arthur Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 18
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 3 – Jul 10
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15
Landreth Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26
Lemon Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Lemon Verbena herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass herb Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 25
Licorice Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 25
Lima Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 25
Lime Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31
Little Marvel Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 8
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Long Island Cheese Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 23
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27
Luffa gourds vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Luminosa Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 13 – Jun 20
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Aug 4
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 18
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Mariachi Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 18 – Jun 27
Marion Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Marketer Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 13 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Maxibel Filet Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Minowase Daikon Radish root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 31
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Moon & Stars Red-Flesh Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Moon & Stars Yellow-Flesh Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 24 – Jun 27
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 20 – Jun 22
Muncher Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Nagami Kumquat berry Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Nantes Carrot root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 7 – Jun 20
Napoletano Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27
National Pickling Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 10
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Direct Sow Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12
Nopales pads vegetable Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15
Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 22
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Orange King Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 10 – Jun 22
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 13
Orion Florence Fennel vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Pacific Giant Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Padron Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10
Paris Yellow Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15
Parsnip root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 14
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 30
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 12
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15 – Jul 25
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 6
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Pistou Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7
Poblano Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Poona Kheera Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Prizewinner Runner Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 27
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 3 – Jun 7
Provider Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Purple Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 7
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Purple Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 20
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 18
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 4 – May 6
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Purple Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Purple Top White Globe Turnip root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26
Queensland Blue Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 4
Rainbow Corn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Rattlesnake Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Direct Sow Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Red Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 22
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 27
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Red Garnet Amaranth vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Red Pontiac Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 25
Red Prairie Mexican Hat Flowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7
Red Rubin Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 24
Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 17 – Aug 11
Red Velvet Leaf Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 25
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Roma II Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 29 – Jun 4
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Romanesco brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 22
Romano Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 13
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Sep 3 – Oct 3
Rosemary herb Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 28
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31
Rutgers Tomato tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Salad Bush Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 2 – Jun 3
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Scarlet Runner Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Scarlet Sage Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Shelling Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 15
Shishito Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 24
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Slenderette Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 29 – Jun 2
Snow Crown Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Snow Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 28 – Jun 15
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 20
Soapwort flower Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 20
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Spaghetti Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 10 – Jul 22
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 1 – May 6
Spicy Globe Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15
Stevia herb Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Straight Eight Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Sugar Pie Pumpkin squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Sugar Snap Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 15
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Direct Sow Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 12
Summer Savory herb Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Sun Gold Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 10
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 9 – Jun 17
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Sunshine Blue Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Sunshine Kabocha Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 10 – Jul 15
Sunspot Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 15
Suyo Long Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Sweet Alyssum flower Transplant Apr 13 May 23 – Jun 7
Sweet Marjoram herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 5
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Sweet Success Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 30 – Jun 3
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Table Queen Acorn Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Tall Utah 52-70 Celery vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 21
Tasty Jade Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 30
Tavera Filet Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 30
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 13
Tendercrisp Celery vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 20
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10
Tendergreen Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 17
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Aug 11 – Oct 30
Thai Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 13 – Jun 24
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Tiger Eye Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 7
Tom Watson Watermelon melon Direct Sow Apr 13 Jul 7
Tomatillo vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 7
Tongue of Fire Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jul 10
Top Crop Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 6 – May 21
Tri-X 313 Seedless Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Aug 11
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Trucker's Favorite Corn vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 12
Velvet Queen Sunflowers flower Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 5
Verde Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Vermont Cranberry Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jul 10
Vietnamese Coriander herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
Waltham Butternut Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Wando Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 8 – Jun 13
Watermelon Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 10
Wautoma Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5
Wee Be Little Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 11 – Jun 22
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
White Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 15
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
White Emergo Runner Pole Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 25
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 6
White Marrow Summer Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30
White Wonder Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Winter Savory herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Wisconsin SMR 58 Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 3
Yard Long Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jul 5
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Crookneck Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 1
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Yukon Gold Potato root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jul 5
Zinnia flower Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12

Harvest in April

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
All Year Round Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 27 – May 6
America Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 6 – Apr 18
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 9
Blonde de Paris Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 15
Blue Curled Scotch Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Bok Choy lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Broadleaf Classic Endive lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Burgundy Boston Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Buttercrunch Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 18
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 28
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Catalogna Chicory lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18
Curly Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 28
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Dwarf Siberian Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Endive / Escarole lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 28
Florida Broadleaf Mustard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Giant Red Mustard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Ice Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Mountain Celtuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13
Green Wave Mustard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Hot Pink Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 21
Lacinato Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – Apr 28
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Little Gem Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 19
Lollo Bionda Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Lollo Rossa Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 16 – Apr 19
Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Matador Viking Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 11
Mizuna lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 17
Napa Cabbage brassica Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Noble Giant Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 13
Old Fashion Mustard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Orange Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Premier Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Radicchio lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 18
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Feb 22 Apr 28
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Red Orach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Red Romaine Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Red Russian Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – May 3
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 28 – May 8
Ruby Red Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 12 – Apr 13
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 18
Summer Bibb Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Tango Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 9
Tendergreen Mustard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Tom Thumb Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – May 3
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23
Tuscany Black Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 8
Vates Collard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 8
Vates Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 28
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 18
White Boston Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Winter Density Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 17 – Apr 23
Winter Giant Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Mar 30 Apr 6 – Apr 11
Buckwheat cover crop Mar 30 Apr 29 – May 14
Chervil herb Mar 9 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 3
Dukat Dill herb Mar 16 Apr 25 – May 5
Fenugreek herb Mar 16 Apr 20 – May 5
Mammoth Dill herb Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 20
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Mar 30 Apr 9 – Apr 14
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 25
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Mar 30 Apr 27 – May 9
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Mar 30 Apr 7 – Apr 13
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 27

Key Tasks for April in Zone 8A

  1. 1 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.
  2. 2 Direct sow seeds at the recommended depth and spacing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination is complete.
  3. 3 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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