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Zone 8B — April

What to Plant in April in Zone 8B

April in Zone 8B: 3 crops to start indoors, 220 to plant or direct sow outside, and 59 entering harvest window. Last frost averages March 20. Reference city: Houston, TX.
Updated May 13, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
3 Start Indoors
220 Plant Outside
59 Harvest
Frost window: Active

This is when frost can still happen in Zone 8B. The last spring frost typically lands on March 20, with a 10% chance of frost as late as April 8. Plan transplants with this window in mind.

See full Zone 8B frost outlook →

Start Indoors in April

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Chayote squash vegetable Apr 3 Apr 3 Aug 1 – Aug 31
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Apr 3 Apr 10 Jun 4 – Jun 9
Nopales pads vegetable Apr 3 Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page

Plant Outside in April

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 16 – Jun 27
Anaheim Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 19 – Jun 27
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22
Banana Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 9 – Jun 19
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 19 – Jun 22
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 20
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Bitter melons vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 6 – Jun 17
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 3 Apr 10 – Apr 15
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jul 12 – Jul 22
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Brandywine Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Broccolini brassica Transplant Apr 3 May 23 – Jun 12
Brussels Sprouts brassica Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 22
Butternut Squash squash Transplant Apr 3 Jul 12 – Aug 1
California Wonder Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 21 – Jun 24
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Cantaloupe melon Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 7 – Aug 1
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Carmen Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 9 – Jun 29
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Casper Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12
Cayenne Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 14
Celeste Fig berry Plant Out Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jul 2
Chayote squash vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Aug 1 – Aug 31
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 20 – Jun 27
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Chicago Hardy Fig berry Plant Out Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Creole Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Crosne tubers root vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 11 – Jun 19
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Transplant Apr 10 Dec 6, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Dark Opal Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Datil peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Delica kabocha squash squash Transplant Apr 3 Jul 7 – Jul 22
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 10 Jun 4 – Jun 9
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 25 – Jun 4
Egg Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – May 31
English Lavender herb Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Aug 1
Fish Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 4
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Fresno Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 17
Genovese Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 12
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27
Ginger root vegetable Transplant Apr 10 Dec 6, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – May 31
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 11 – Jun 17
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 22
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Green Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jul 12
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 20
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 20
Gypsy Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 9 – Jun 14
Habanero Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jul 9 – Aug 8
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Highbush Blueberries berry Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Jul 22
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2
Honeydew Melon melon Transplant Apr 3 Jul 12 – Jul 27
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Improved Meyer Lemon berry Plant Out Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jul 2
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22
Jerusalem artichoke tubers root vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 14
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Transplant Apr 3 Aug 21 – Sep 10
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 29 – Jul 9
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 1 – Jun 3
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2
King Arthur Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 11 – Jun 17
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Lemongrass herb Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – Jun 2
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17
Luffa gourds vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jul 12 – Aug 1
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 4 – Jun 9
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – Jun 7
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Mariachi Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 8 – Jun 17
Marion Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Transplant Apr 3 May 31 – Jun 10
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jun 27
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 14 – Jun 17
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 10 – Jun 12
Nagami Kumquat berry Plant Out Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Napoletano Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jul 2
Nopales pads vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 31 – Jun 12
Padron Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 9 – Jun 14
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jul 2
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 7
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jun 26
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Pistou Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2
Poblano Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Potato onion clusters root vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Purple Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 27
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Jul 12
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 3 Apr 9 – Apr 13
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – Jun 2
Red Cabbage brassica Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jul 22
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 17
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 28
Red Rubin Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 14
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Romanesco brassica Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jul 12
Rosemary herb Plant Out Apr 3 Perennial — see plant page
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Rutgers Tomato tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Sakura Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – Jun 2
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 20 – Jun 30
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Serrano Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Shishito Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 10 Jun 9 – Jun 14
Snow Crown Cauliflower brassica Transplant Apr 3 May 23 – Jun 2
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Transplant Apr 3 Apr 11 – Apr 17
Spicy Globe Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Transplant Apr 3 May 18 – Jun 2
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 30 – Jun 7
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 12
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 17
Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Aug 1 – Oct 20
Thai Basil herb Transplant Apr 3 Jun 2 – Jun 7
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 22
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 28 – Jun 12
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 May 18 – May 28
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Aug 1
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 7 – Jun 12
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 2
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 22 – Jul 2
Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jul 2
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 17
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 17 – Jun 27
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 27 – Jul 2
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jul 2 – Aug 1
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Transplant Apr 3 Jun 12 – Jun 22

Harvest in April

Plant Type Planted / Sown Harvest Window
Alaska Early Pea legume Feb 27 Apr 23 – Apr 28
All Year Round lettuce Feb 6 Apr 11 – Apr 20
Blue Curled Scotch lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 7
Chervil herb Feb 27 Apr 3 – Apr 13
Crisphead lettuce Feb 6 Apr 15 – Apr 22
Curly Kale lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 12
Dark Green Romaine lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 17
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Feb 27 Apr 23 – Apr 28
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Feb 27 Apr 23 – Apr 28
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 27
Iceberg lettuce Feb 6 Apr 15 – Apr 22
Lacinato Kale lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 12
Little Marvel Pea legume Feb 27 Apr 28 – May 1
Magenta Sunset lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 7
Morris Heading lettuce Feb 6 Apr 22 – Apr 27
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – May 1
Napa Cabbage brassica Feb 6 Apr 17 – May 7
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Feb 27 Apr 28 – May 6
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Feb 27 Apr 26 – Apr 30
Radicchio lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – May 2
Red Romaine lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 17
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 17
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Feb 6 Apr 12 – Apr 22
Ruby Red lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 7
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Feb 27 Apr 20 – Apr 24
Summer Bibb lettuce Feb 6 Apr 2 – Apr 7
Tuscany Black lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 22
Vates Collard lettuce Feb 6 Apr 7 – Apr 22
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Feb 27 Apr 23 – May 3
Winter Density lettuce Feb 6 Apr 1 – Apr 7
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 14 – Apr 19
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 14 – Apr 19
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 14 – Apr 19
Bouquet Dill herb Mar 6 Apr 25 – May 10
Buckwheat cover crop Mar 20 Apr 19 – May 4
Champion Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 14 – Apr 19
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable Mar 27 Apr 17 – Apr 26
Dill herb Mar 20 Apr 29 – May 14
Dukat Dill herb Mar 6 Apr 15 – Apr 25
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 17 – Apr 21
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Mar 13 Apr 27 – May 12
Fenugreek herb Mar 6 Apr 10 – Apr 25
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Mar 27 Apr 17 – Apr 24
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 19
Mammoth Dill herb Mar 6 Apr 20 – May 10
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 17 – Apr 19
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Mar 6 Apr 20 – May 15
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Mar 13 Apr 27 – May 12
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Mar 6 Apr 30 – May 15
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Mar 6 Apr 15 – Apr 30
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Mar 20 Apr 17 – Apr 29
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 14 – Apr 19
Sweet Alyssum flower Mar 20 Apr 29 – May 14
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) vegetable Mar 27 Apr 26 – May 11
Vietnamese Coriander herb Mar 20 Apr 29 – May 19
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Mar 20 Apr 19 – Apr 29
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Apr 3 Apr 10 – Apr 15
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Apr 3 Apr 9 – Apr 13
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Apr 3 Apr 11 – Apr 17

Key Tasks for April in Zone 8B

  1. 1 Start 3 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 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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