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Zone 8A — April

What to Plant in April in Zone 8A

April in Zone 8A: 31 crops to start indoors, 458 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
31 Start Indoors
458 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

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 – Apr 25
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Chayote squash vegetable Apr 13 Apr 13 Aug 11 – Sep 10
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 7
Christmas Lima Bean legume Apr 2 Apr 9 Jul 2 – Jul 8
Crosne tubers root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Apr 13 Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 4 – Jun 14
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 10
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 21 – Jun 27
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jun 30
Henderson Bush Lima Bean legume Apr 2 Apr 9 Jun 9 – Jun 18
Jerusalem artichoke tubers root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Apr 6 Apr 13 Aug 31 – Sep 20
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean legume Apr 2 Apr 9 Jul 6 – Jul 13
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 24 – Jun 27
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12
Nopales pads vegetable Apr 13 Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Potato onion clusters root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 19 – Apr 23
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Apr 6 Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 21 – Apr 27
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Apr 6 Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 12
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean legume Apr 2 Apr 9 Jun 13 – Jun 23

Plant Outside in April

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
AC Wendy Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Acorn Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 15
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Albion Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry berry Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jul 15
All Sweet Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 10
Allstar Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Amarillo Oro Melon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5
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 Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin squash Transplant Apr 6 Aug 4
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Baby Blue Hubbard Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15
Baby Cakes Blackberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Banana Melon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5
Banana Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 29
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
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 Transplant 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 Zucchini squash Transplant Apr 10 May 25 – Jun 4
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 16 – Jun 27
Black Diamond Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 13 Apr 20 – Apr 25
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17
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 Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 1
Blue Lake Bush Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 3
Blue Lake Pole Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 11 – Jun 20
Bluecrop Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Bluegold Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Blueray Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Borlotti Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Boston Pickling Cucumber cucumber Transplant 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
Brightwell Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Broccolini brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 2 – Jun 22
Brussels Sprouts brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Aug 1
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5
Bush Pickle Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 29
Butternut Squash squash Transplant Apr 13 Jul 22 – Aug 11
Cal Sweet Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 5
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers flower Transplant 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
Camarosa Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Cantaloupe melon Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 17 – Aug 11
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jul 10
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Caserta Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10
Casper Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22
Cayenne Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 7 – Jul 17
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Celeste Fig berry Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 12
Chandler Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Chandler Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Chayote squash vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Aug 11 – Sep 10
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 30 – Jul 7
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jul 5
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Apr 27 – May 6
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Chicago Hardy Fig berry Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Chinese Snake Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20
Chioggia Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jul 5
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
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 Transplant Apr 9 Jul 2 – Jul 8
Cinderella Pumpkin squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 25
Cinnamon Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 25
Clasping Coneflower flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
Classic Cumin herb Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 4
Classic Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jun 30
Climax Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Cocozelle Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 May 26
Common Sage herb Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Congo Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 10
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
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 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Crosne tubers root vegetable Transplant Apr 13 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
Daikon Radishes root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 21 – May 31
Danvers Carrot root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 15 – Jun 25
Dark Green Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25
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 Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 15
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Detroit Dark Red Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – 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
Duke Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Earliglow Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 4 – Jun 14
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
Elliott Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Everbearing Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5
Fall Rutabagas root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Fort Laramie Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Fortex Pole Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 Apr 27 – May 4
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 10
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 Transplant Apr 13 Jun 21 – Jun 27
Golden Beet root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10
Golden Celery vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 10
Golden Hubbard Winter Squash squash Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Greek Basil herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 20
Greek Oregano herb Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jul 25
Green Marrow Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
Green Purslane vegetable Transplant Apr 6 May 11 – May 26
Green shiso leaves herb Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Green Striped Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15
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
Harvester Bush Bean legume Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
Heirloom Red Kuri Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 15
Henderson Bush Lima Bean legume Transplant Apr 9 Jun 9 – Jun 18
Heritage Raspberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 7
Honeoye Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12
Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 25
Jacob's Cattle beans legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Jade Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 5
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2
Jersey Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Jerusalem artichoke tubers root vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 24
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Transplant Apr 13 Aug 31 – Sep 20
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jul 9 – Jul 19
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Jubilee Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 10
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
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 17
King Arthur Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 21 – Jun 27
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean legume Transplant Apr 9 Jul 6 – Jul 13
Landreth Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 May 21
Legacy Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Long Island Cheese Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 14 – Jun 19
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Mara des Bois Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Misty Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Moon & Stars Red-Flesh Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 15
Moon & Stars Yellow-Flesh Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 15
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 7 – Jul 17
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 Transplant 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
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jul 12
Nopales pads vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
O'Neal Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 10 – Jun 22
Orion Florence Fennel vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 25 – Jul 5
Ozark Beauty Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Pacific Giant Pumpkin squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 30 – Aug 9
Padron Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 20 Jun 19 – Jun 24
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Paris Yellow Pumpkin squash Transplant 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
Patriot Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Pattypan Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 May 23 – May 31
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 Jul 7 – Jul 17
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15 – Jul 25
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 6
Pink Lemonade Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
Poblano Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Poona Kheera Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Potato onion clusters root vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Aug 11
Powderblue Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 27
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 Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Purple Tomatillos vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Queensland Blue Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15 – Aug 4
Quinault Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Rainbow Corn vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jul 20 – Jul 30
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 13 Apr 19 – Apr 23
Raspberry Shortcake berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Rattlesnake Pole Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 15
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Red Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Aug 1
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 7
Red Garnet Amaranth vegetable Transplant 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 Transplant 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 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 Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 13
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Sep 3 – Oct 3
Rosemary herb Plant Out Apr 13 Perennial — see plant page
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 May 21
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – 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
Seascape Strawberry berry Plant Out 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 Transplant 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
Soapwort flower Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Spaghetti Squash squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 3 – Jul 15
Sparkle Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 13 Apr 21 – Apr 27
Spicy Globe Basil herb Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22
Straight Eight Cucumber cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 17
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Sugar Pie Pumpkin squash Direct Sow Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 25
Sugar Snap Pea legume Direct Sow Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 15
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 13 May 28 – Jun 12
Summer Savory herb Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
Sun Gold Sunflowers flower Transplant 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 Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 15
Surecrop Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Suyo Long Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jun 10
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 12 – Jun 17
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
Tasty Jade Cucumbers cucumber Direct Sow Apr 6 May 30
Tavera Filet Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 30
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10 – Jun 13
Tendercrisp Celery vegetable Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30 – Jul 15
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 6 Jun 10
Tendergreen Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 6 Jul 5 – Jul 10
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 27 – Jul 2
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean legume Transplant Apr 9 Jun 13 – Jun 23
Tifblue Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
Tongue of Fire Bean legume Direct Sow Apr 6 Jun 5 – Jul 10
Top Crop Bush Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 May 26 – May 31
Top Hat Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Toro Blueberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) vegetable Transplant Apr 6 May 6 – May 21
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Aug 11
Tristar Strawberry berry Plant Out Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Transplant Apr 6 Perennial — see plant page
Trucker's Favorite Corn vegetable Transplant 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
Turnip root vegetable Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
Velvet Queen Sunflowers flower Transplant 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
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 13 Jun 27 – Jul 12
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 Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 6 May 31 – Jun 10
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 27
White Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jul 15
White Emergo Runner Pole Bean legume Transplant Apr 6 Jun 20 – Jun 25
White Marrow Summer Squash squash Transplant Apr 6 Jun 30
White Wonder Cucumber cucumber Transplant 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 Direct Sow Apr 6 May 26 – Jun 5
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 7 – Jul 12
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 25 – Jul 15

Harvest in April

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
All Year Round lettuce Feb 22 Apr 27 – May 6
America lettuce Feb 22 Apr 6 – Apr 18
Black Seeded Simpson lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 9
Blonde de Paris lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 15
Blue Curled Scotch lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Bok Choy lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Broadleaf Classic lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Burgundy Boston lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Buttercrunch lettuce Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 18
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 28
Canary Yellow lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Curly Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 28
Dark Green Romaine lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Endive / Escarole lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 28
Florida Broadleaf lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Fordhook Giant lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 13
Giant Red lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Ice lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Green Wave lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8
Hot Pink lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Kagraner Sommer lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 21
Lacinato Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – Apr 28
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Little Gem lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 19
Lollo Bionda lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Lollo Rossa lettuce Feb 22 Apr 16 – Apr 19
Magenta Sunset lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 23
Matador Viking lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 11
Mizuna lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Monstrueux de Viroflay lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 17
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Noble Giant lettuce Feb 22 Apr 9 – Apr 13
Old Fashion lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Orange lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Premier lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Radicchio lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 18
Rainbow Mix lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 18
Red Romaine lettuce Feb 22 Apr 23 – May 3
Red Russian Kale lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – May 3
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Feb 22 Apr 28 – May 8
Ruby Red lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Salad Bowl Green lettuce Feb 22 Apr 12 – Apr 13
Siberian Dwarf lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 18
Summer Bibb lettuce Feb 22 Apr 18 – Apr 23
Swiss Chard lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Tendergreen lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Tom Thumb lettuce Feb 22 Apr 13 – May 3
Tuscany Black 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
White Boston lettuce Feb 22 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Winter Density lettuce Feb 22 Apr 17 – Apr 23
Winter Giant lettuce Feb 22 Apr 8 – Apr 13
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Buckwheat cover crop Mar 30 Apr 29 – May 14
Champion Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Chervil herb Mar 9 Apr 13 – Apr 23
Dukat Dill herb Mar 16 Apr 25 – May 5
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 27 – May 1
Fenugreek herb Mar 16 Apr 20 – May 5
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 29
Mammoth Dill herb Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 20
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 27 – Apr 29
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Mar 16 Apr 30 – May 25
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Mar 16 Apr 25 – May 10
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Mar 30 Apr 27 – May 9
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 24 – Apr 29
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Mar 9 Apr 30 – May 4
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Mar 30 Apr 29 – May 9
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Apr 13 Apr 20 – Apr 25
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 27 – May 6
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Apr 6 Apr 27 – May 4
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Apr 13 Apr 19 – Apr 23
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Apr 13 Apr 21 – Apr 27

Key Tasks for April in Zone 8A

  1. 1 Start 31 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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